What makes it easier to find a job, access training, or build a career? What barriers make those opportunities harder to reach? The Houston Economic Mobility Coalition wants to hear directly from residents across Greater Houston.
These Community Conversations will bring residents together to share their experiences, perspectives, and ideas about economic mobility and the region’s workforce system. The conversations are part of a regional workforce development initiative supported by the Walmart Foundation and led in partnership with the Greater Houston Partnership, United Way of Greater Houston, Houston City College, and San Jacinto College.
Community Conversation Dates and Locations
Residents can choose the date and location that works best for them. Participants may attend only one Community Conversation.
- Tuesday, September 1: 5:30–7 p.m.
Sunnyside Multiservice Center
4410 Reed Rd., Houston, TX 77051 - Thursday, September 10: 5:30–7 p.m.
Acres Home Multiservice Center
6719 W. Montgomery Rd., Houston, TX 77091 - Thursday, September 17: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Youth Development Center
6050 Bretshire Dr., Houston, TX 77016 - Tuesday, September 22: 5:30–7 p.m.
Small Steps Nurturing Center
2902 Jensen Dr., Houston, TX 77026 - Thursday, September 24: 12–1:30 p.m.
Volunteers of America
4808 Yale St., Houston, TX 77018 - Tuesday, September 29: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Chinese Community Center
9800 Town Park Dr., Houston, TX 77036 - Wednesday, September 30: 5:30–7 p.m.
Fifth Ward Multiservice Center
4014 Market St., Houston, TX 77020 - Thursday, October 1: 6:30–8 p.m.
Connect YMCA
6700 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, TX 77074 - Tuesday, October 6: 5:30–7 p.m.
AVANCE
4281 Dacoma St., Houston, TX 77092 - Thursday, October 8: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Houston Area Urban League
5260 Griggs Rd., Houston, TX 77021
Help Shape the Future of Workforce Development
The Community Conversations are an opportunity for residents to talk about their experiences finding work and building careers, discuss challenges accessing education and training, and identify barriers that can make economic opportunity harder to reach.
Participants will also have the opportunity to share ideas about what Houston can do differently and help inform future workforce and career development efforts.
Dinner will be provided at applicable sessions, child watch will be available, and participants will be compensated for their time with a gift card.
Community members can register online here.
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