Education in Houston, TX
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In Houston, TX, including services covering this area
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Who it helps: Houston-area residents. Income requirements vary by program. Most services available regardless of criminal history.
Council on Recovery
Outpatient substance abuse treatment · DWI education program · Drug and alcohol testing
Who it helps: Adults and adolescents. Accepts self-referrals, court referrals, and employer referrals. Sliding fee scale available. Most insurance accepted.
Who it helps: Open to all adults. Priority for individuals with barriers to employment including criminal history.
Houston Area Urban League
Workforce development · Job training and placement · Housing counseling
Who it helps: Houston-area residents. Priority for underserved communities. Most programs free. Income requirements vary by program.
Houston Community College - Continuing Education
GED preparation · Associate degree programs · Workforce certificates
Who it helps: Open enrollment. Must complete admissions application. Financial aid including Second Chance Pell available for eligible students with criminal histories.
Who it helps: Adults 18+ in the Houston area. Free of charge. Must complete intake assessment. No ID required to begin services.
Prison Entrepreneurship Program (PEP) - Houston Chapter
Business plan development · Executive mentoring · Job placement
Who it helps: Must have participated in PEP in-prison program at a TDCJ unit. Post-release services for PEP graduates relocating to Houston metro area.
Project GRAD Houston - GRADcafe
College application guidance · Financial aid advising · College enrollment support
Who it helps: Open to individuals in low-income communities seeking higher education. Free services. No age restriction for GRADcafe advising.
SERJobs Workforce Opportunity Center
GED preparation · Occupational training · On-the-job training
Who it helps: Low-income individuals and youth ages 16-24. Veterans eligible for specialized services. Free programs. Open Monday-Friday 8 AM - 5 PM. Contact for enrollment.
Who it helps: Open to all job seekers. Priority services for veterans, justice-involved individuals, and those receiving public assistance.