In the Spring of 2018, Laura learned of CFC when she accompanied her grandmother to the Friday Food Fair. Laura, while waiting to receive pantry items, saw the agency’s banner that promotes the center’s GED and ESL classes. Laura visited the Adult Education office and signed up for orientation; she was searching for an evening GED course. Unemployed when she entered the program, Laura was seeking employment opportunities and other related career services. She moved forward with orientation and enrollment for the high school equivalency course at the center. While in her GED course, program staff announced a construction training opportunity; Laura had a background in construction and stonework and was interested in learning more!
Laure met with program staff and then transitioned to CFC’s construction training after completing four weeks of GED prep. As a trainee in the construction program, Laura not only trained for construction but she improved her reading and math skills as they relate to construction as well. During her training, Laura was introduced to craft professionals and directors at Marek Brothers Construction. When her training was complete, Laura was provided with the opportunity to interview with them for a full-time construction position!
She was offered a position in Marek’s flooring department and, through Marek’s workforce development program, Laura will have access to other training opportunities dedicated to helping her achieve her goal of becoming a safety professional in the construction industry.
7524 Avenue E • Houston,
TX 77012 713-923-2316
