Workforce Development Programs

The primary goal of the Workforce Development Department is to develop the climate, resources and skills to support full participation in the free enterprise system for African-Americans and other minorities.  It offers professional services at no fee to employers and applicants seeking employment: 

1. Employers have access to a database of qualified applicants in a wide variety of industries at various levels of education and experience. 

2. Opportunities for on-site recruitment, corporate training, and participation in specialized job fairs are also provided for our corporate sponsors.

3. Applicants seeking employment have access to the employment bank of local, state, and national employment. 

4. Employment candidates are also provided with services in career counseling, skill assessment, skill training, resume preparation, job readiness workshops, job referrals and placement assistance.

Workforce Development Services are aimed at the the unemployed and the underemployed:

• Job Readiness/Retention Services

• "Job Club"

• "Career Connection" and other subsequent job fairs throughout the year.

• Workforce Training

Job Readiness and Retention

The Workforce Development Department of the Houston Area Urban League works continually to provide training and guidance for individuals to participate fully in the socio-economic system of Houston.  It works in conjunction with training efforts and opportunities fostered by the Economic Development Department to empower individuals in a successful job search or career change.

Ongoing workshops and training sessions are held to help individuals master the skills it takes to become gainfully employed through our Employment Orientation (held Wednesdays at 9 a.m.) Job Club (held Fridays at 9 a.m.), and Community Technology Center training.

Skills presented include:

• Identify your interests and your ideal career

• Research your next position and your next company

• Write effective resumes

• "Dress For Success"

• Communication Skills

• Interviewing Techniques

• Stay on the Job

• ...and much more

For More Information: call 713-393-8700

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Job Club

The Houston Area Urban League established "Job Club" to help increase the job search skills for all who attend.

Group Sessions are held: Fridays at 9a.m. - 10a.m. at our 1301 Texas Avenue location.

Here participants:

• Gain Job readiness skills to successfully find and maintain employment

• Improve Job Interviewing Skills

• Improve Communication Skills

• Learn new and appropriate coping skills

• Learn to motivate self and others

• Increase social interactions skills between family friends and employers

• Gain transportation assistance to enable a successful job search

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