What this is
Houston's first Goodwill Education and Training Center offers job skills training in tech, repair, and clean energy fields.
Nov 17, 2025 | News Press
What we know
According to a Nov. 10 news release, the center is designed to bridge “the opportunity gap” and help community members gain the skills they need to thrive in today’s workforce, a mission that includes empowering individuals through education, career pathway training and access to job opportunities.
“Goodwill Houston is proud to launch its first Education and Training Center in the South Gessner community, a groundbreaking facility designed to empower our workforce through innovation and opportunity,” Alma Duldulao Ybarra, Chief Mission Officer at Goodwill Houston, said. “This center is the first of its kind in the Goodwill network.”
The release states that the center’s programs will focus on repair and maintenance, information technology and clean technology. Participants will also have access to career readiness workshops, personalized coaching, community resources and job placement services.
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- 600 EMPLOYMENT PL
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