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Getting there
Citywide — training centers and career offices are located in neighborhoods across Houston and Harris County. A main office is at 1900 Gessner Rd. Services are also available online through wrksolutions.com.
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Good jobs with fair wages help Houston families cover housing, food, and their children's education. When neighbors have steady work, the whole community grows stronger. Free training removes the cost barrier that can hold people back from better opportunities.
Houston Community College serves over 65,000 students across our campuses with more than 300 degrees and certificates. We offer workforce training, college prep, ESL programs, and continuing education — all at tuition rates designed to be accessible to our community.
You can get help with career counseling, resume writing, interview practice, and job placement. Training programs cover growing fields like healthcare, construction, manufacturing, and technology. Many programs lead to industry certifications that employers value. Some training wraps up in just a few weeks; others take several months. Support is also available for people with disabilities, veterans, and young adults entering the workforce. Early childhood education programs can help families pursue training while their children are cared for.