Uncover your greatness in a new career.

Step into a brighter future with 100% cost-covered career training and personal growth support.

Grow your network

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Build professional skills

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Achieve financial well-being

The gap between where you are today and where you want to be can feel impossible to cross.

Transitioning to a new career or finding stable work in Houston can be tough. It takes expensive training and certification to get the skills you need for a better career.

And if you've been out of the workforce for a while, it can feel overwhelming to navigate resumes, interviews, and networking.

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Everyone deserves a job they're proud of

We were created to work. It brings us dignity, purpose, and stability.

At Good Works Collective, we offer skills-based training to help you achieve economic, relational, and spiritual well-being.

If you commit to invest 6 months of focused time in this program, we will provide a scholarship to cover 100% of the cost.

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Professional skills training and beyond

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Relational Wellness

Join a community of peers, staff, and allies who will support you throughout the program. You'll get a chance to hang out at weekly with the group at Family Dinners and a Weekend Retreat.

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Economic Strength

Gain the skills and connections you need for acareer that improves your life. Then, learn to save money, spend wisely, and live a more stable life.

Eligible participants also receive up to $200/mo of direct financial support during the program.

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Spiritual Peace

Participate in optional "God & Me" classes to get spiritual guidance and learn more about the bigger story God has for your life.

Enrollment is open for the September 2025 cohort

Where: City of Refuge Church, 3150 Yellowstone Blvd, Houston, TX

Start Date: September 8th, 2025

The first 6 weeks of Personal Growth classes will be:

Monday-Thursday

9 A.M to 1 P.M

Personal Development is followed by Skill Training in individual career tracks.

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We'll help you choose a fulfilling, high-paying career track, such as...

Medical

Provide care and hope to people in the healthcare field.

Job titles could include:

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Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA)

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Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

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Medical Administrative Assistant

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Sterile Processing Technician

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Medical Billing & Coding

Trades

Provide care and hope to people in the trade field.

Job titles could include:

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Commercial Driver

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HVAC

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Plumber

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Automotive Technician

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Fiber Optics

Admin

Admin

Job titles could include:

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Bookkeeper

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Administrative Assistant

Don't see the career you want? 

Let us know, and we'll see how we can guide you to your ideal job.

Get in Touch

Meet Your Instructors

Gigi Nitzberg

Gigi Nitzberg

Instructor

Louann Pepper

Louann Pepper

Lead Instructor

Rob Lossman

Rob Lossman

Instructor

Join Our Dream Team

Let us know, if you want to be part of Good Works Collective team

Become an Ally

How it Works

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Apply to join the next cohort

Tell us about yourself and your goals, and we’ll see if you’re a good fit for the program.

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Grow your personal skills

Become the best version of yourself through career coaching, mock interviews, resume workshops, and more.

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Grow your professional skills

Complete your professional certification or pre-apprenticeship training in your chosen skill track.

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(re)Launch your career

We'll guide you as you establish professional connections and find career opportunities that get you hired.