Commissioner Garcia and the team are committed to strengthening economic opportunities and growth in Precinct 2. We do this by offering support and opportunities in the following ways:
Workforce Development Division focuses on ENGAGING, EDUCATING, and EMPOWERING Harris County Precinct 2 residents. We believe that an effective workforce program should provide coaching, diverse and structured training, wrap-around services as well a strong network of partners committed to putting Precinct 2 residents to work. Commissioner Garcia is dedicated to empowering individuals and underserved communities by providing them with the ability to gain employment by acquiring training and marketable skills thus ensuring economic stability.
Workforce Development Division focuses on ENGAGING, EDUCATING, and EMPOWERING Harris County Precinct 2 residents. We believe that an effective workforce program should provide coaching, diverse and structured training, wrap-around services as well a strong network of partners committed to putting Precinct 2 residents to work. Commissioner Garcia is dedicated to empowering individuals and underserved communities by providing them with the ability to gain employment by acquiring training and marketable skills thus ensuring economic stability.
Our core initiatives:
- Employment Support
We want to ensure that everyone has access to the technology required to compete in today’s job market. We invite you to visit our workforce development lab to:
- Create an email address or check email
- Search for jobs including completing job application
- Create or update resumes
- Career Research
- Career Assessments
- Mock job interview practice
To get started, please email workforce@pct2.hctx.net or call (713) 274-2051 and one of our employment coaches will be in contact to schedule a 1 on 1.
- 2. Training and Development
Whether you are new to the job market or looking to make a change, consider taking our Job Readiness Workshop or sign up for one of our job training programs.
Sign Up for our Newsletter to get alerts for programming scheduling and registration.
To get started, please email workforce@pct2.hctx.net or call (713) 274-2051 and one of our employment coaches will be in contact to schedule a 1 on 1.
- Internship Opportunities
Step-Up Paid Intern Program
Learn while you earn! Join the internship program with Commissioner Adrian Garcia’s Office.
STEP-UP prepares youth for success in the workforce by offering quality work and training experience.
Intern Requirements:
- Be a Precinct 2 resident
- Be 18 years old at the time of application submission
- Be a high school senior or currently enrolled in a college/university or in a trade / technical program
- Pass background check / drug screen
- Have reliable transportation
The application is now open and can be found at https://bit.ly/3kDSeiF