Get ready

Some jobs require education, training or certifications. If you aren’t qualified for a job you want, you may be able to get trained at home - in Southeast Texas. If you’re already qualified, consider taking advantage of job readiness courses to polish skills like resume writing and interview preparation and help you land a job you want.

To learn more about the availability and requirements of a job you are interested in , click “Jobs.”

High School Equivalency Certification

Check the requirements of the training program or job you’re interested in - if it requires a high school diploma or equivalent certification and you don’t have one, you can get one. There are three tests offered in Texas that provide a high school equivalency certification. They cost $125-$145 and cover four or five academic subjects, including reading comprehension, social studies, science and mathematics. Click below to learn more about schedule a test.

Job Readiness & Computer Courses

Are you looking for a job, or already working and looking to improve your career development skills? Consider taking advantage of job readiness courses - education meant to help you take control of your career. They can help you learn about setting goals, career planning, workplace rules, and preparing to interview for jobs.

Many office and professional jobs require a basic knowledge of computer programs, like word or information processing. Click “Computer Courses” to find out when, where and how to sign up.

Craft & Skilled Job Training

Some craft and skilled jobs careers require technical or professional training. To see if a job you’re interested in requires training, select “Jobs” and review its qualifications to find out. Some training programs are a significant financial and time investment, so don’t delay.

If a craft you’re interested in requires training, click below to learn about training available in Southeast Texas. You’ll also find information about resources that can help support your investment in your future.

NCCER Assessment

Some jobs require formal certification of skills by the National Center for Construction Education and Research, or NCCER. If you’re trained and need to take an assessment, or are looking to renew a certification, there are local options that can help.