Capital IDEA Houston to partner with Houston Community College and local employers for the implementation of a robust network of industry and education partners to foster workforce training and economic development.
Capital IDEA Houston is thrilled to announce the receipt of a $2,000,000 Building Pathways to Infrastructure Jobs grant from the US Department of Labor (DOL) to partner with Houston Community College (HCC) and other local employers for the implementation of a robust network of industry and education collaborators to foster workforce development and community empowerment over the next five years. This initiative will focus on providing quality training to job seekers, work-based learning opportunities to support local infrastructure sectors. The partnership between the DOL and Capital IDEA Houston is one of 34 public-private partnerships in 25 states across the United States to meet workforce needs.
Employers from Technology, Automotive, Manufacturing, and Construction sectors as well as Community leaders who want to collaborate in innovative workforce initiatives are invited to join us for a luncheon and discussion on how the grant award will impact the local workforce landscape. The event, "Unlocking Potential, Shaping Tomorrow: Diversity in Houston's Workforce," will take place on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Amegy Tower.
Please RSVP by March 27, 2024 at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unlocking-potential-shaping-tomorrow-diversity-in-houstons-workforce-tickets-862254224597?aff=oddtdtcreator
Collaboration with Houston Community College (HCC):
CIH has partnered with Houston Community College for over 14 years, developing successful education and training projects. The collaboration on this grant extends into new program offerings and sponsorships.
Grant Program Details:
CIH will serve 425 job seekers over the course of 5 years. For the purposes of this grant program, CIH outlines four key initiatives: Credentialed Training through HCC short-term certification programs, Work-based Learning Opportunities in collaboration with employer partners for incumbent workers in partnership with both HCC and employer partners.
About Capital IDEA Houston:
Capital IDEA Houston, developed from the efforts of The Metropolitan Organization (TMO), a part of the nationwide Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF), was established in 2008. TMO initiated a workforce strategy to create Capital IDEA Houston as a Labor Market Intermediary, offering educational opportunities for Greater Houston residents, leading to living wage employment and officially became an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 2015.
Since sponsoring our inaugural fully funded cohort in 2010, Capital IDEA Houston has served as a crucial bridge linking determined yet underemployed adults with employers in need of highly skilled workers. Focusing on individuals aged 18 and above who are caught in the secondary labor market, we have aided over 1083 individuals in graduating into high-growth, high-demand careers, often resulting in tripling their wages.
For more information, please contact Brian Candido at bricandido@capitalideahouston.org