UpSkill Houston
The Partnership’s UpSkill
Houston initiative is the nation’s first business-led,
community-wide, integrated workforce effort. The initiative focuses on closing
the skills gap in Houston by increasing the number of Houstonians trained for
great careers across the region. The Partnership forecasts nearly 75,000 annual
jobs openings in these “middle skills” careers that require more than a high
school education but less than a four-year college degree.
UpSkill Houston has three key objectives:
UpSkill Houston has three key objectives:
- Attract
individuals to skilled jobs and professions in seven critical sectors
- Train
individuals on the basic employability and technical skills necessary
- Place
and retain individuals in critical skills jobs and professions
Career Connections:
- Petrochemical job-seekers: www.energizehouston.org
offers information about training and career opportunities and training in
petrochemical careers.
- Construction
professions like welding, pipefitting, electricians: Go to www.constructioncitizen.com and click on
the Craft Careers section, which describes available careers, where you
can get training, and lists available jobs.
- Health
Care professions: Your local community college has information about
available careers at www.gulfcoastcc.org/healthcare
This site features skills required for each career along with wage
information.
Other Resources
- United Way of Greater Houston:
United Way operates 2-1-1 Texas/United Way HELPLINE. You can dial 211 on
your phone and ask to get connected with a THRIVE specialist who can help
you build a stronger financial future by acquiring skills and education,
obtaining better jobs, developing good financial habits and building
savings. Call 211 on your phone.
- Workforce Solutions: Provides
resources, intelligence and the tools you need to succeed in your career
search. Check out: www.wrksolutions.com/upskillhouston.
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