ADVANCING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES

The Harris County Apprenticeship Advantage program is expanding access to meaningful job opportunities in Harris County.

The program aims to connect approximately 1,000 residents who are traditionally underrepresented in apprenticeships with highpaying apprenticeships in construction, public transportation, and liveentertainment industries. In addition to training, high wages, and access to jobs,

the program also provides tuition assistance and behavioral healthcare.

In October 2023, the Apprenticeship Advantage program was recognized by the White House in its “Playbook: Workforce Investments That Work” as an example of a high-quality investment.

Harris County has allocated $10.9 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding to the initiative. Over 550 people have signed up as of June 2024.

SPOTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE!

Apply at npower.org/apply/program-application and hgcbctc.org/apprenticeship-readiness-program

HARRIS COUNTY AND COMMISSIONER BRIONES ARE SUPPORTING MINORITY- AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES THROUGH WORKSHOPS THAT CONNECT THEM WITH THE TOOLS TO BECOME AND SUCCEED AS HARRIS COUNTY VENDORS.

Harris County and Precinct 4 have hosted 13 workshops for current and future business owners. These meetings have helped inform attendees about the incentives of hiring interns, how to engage with government contracting opportunities, and more.

The next workshop is on:

Tuesday, August 20 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Precinct 4 Hockley Community Center

If you are interested in attending a workshop, stay up to date on the Precinct 4 website and social media for upcoming dates, times, and locations. @hcprecinct4