Build skills for a better career!

You invest the time. We cover the cost.

Then get hired!

Career Tracks

  • Medical

    We provide training in Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Medical Administrative Assistant, Sterile Processing Technician, or Medical Coding and Billing.

  • Trades

    Pursue your CDL to start driving or start as an apprentice electrician, plumber, or automotive technician in just a few months.

  • Administration

    Start your career as a bookkeeper or administrative assistant.

How It Works

Get hired for at least $18/hour in less than six months.

1. Personal Growth

Become the best version of yourself so you can set yourself up for success. Experience career coaching, mock interviews, resume workshops, and more to equip you with the essential skills necessary for success.

2. Professional Training

Complete your professional certification or pre-apprenticeship training to get the practical skills, experience, or qualifications you need for the career you want. 

3. Launch Your Career

Get connected with jobs that match your needs and dreams. We'll be with you every step of the way, helping you establish professional connections and source career opportunities to get you hired. 

Other Benefits

  • Every part of our program is founded in a shared belief among our staff that Christ told us to love our neighbor as ourselves and that we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works. (Ephesians 2:10). Biblical truths will be interwoven into classes, and optional God & Me classes will be taught.

  • Every Tuesday night we will have a family dinner where all participants and volunteers will be welcomed. Food, games, and childcare will be provided. This is the heart of the community you will be joining.

  • We will have a retreat one Friday night and Saturday morning. We will have food, games, and childcare. This is where participants will be able to network with other participants and volunteers in a meaningful way.

  • We will teach the principles of achieving financial peace. This will include everything from practical skills like balancing a budget to one-on-one financial coaching.

  • All program participants will get up to $200+/month to help with living expenses. We will come alongside you and ensure you have what you need to be able to focus on the program.

Class Details

February 2025

City of Refuge
3150 Yellowstone Blvd, Houston, TX 77054

The first 6 weeks of personal growth classes will be Monday-Thursday from 9 am - 1 pm. Students will then break into groups to pursue different career tracks (professional training), finishing in as little as six additional weeks. After all training is complete, we will help to place you in a job paying at least $18/hour!