Career Gear is a national non-profit organization that builds strong families and communities by empowering low-income men to overcome barriers and achieve self-sufficiency. We promote the economic independence of low-income men by providing financial literacy training, a network of support, professional attire, career development tools, job-readiness and essential life-skills training that help men enter the workforce, stay employed and become role models and mentors to their families and communities.
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Career Gear Houston does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), age, national origin (ancestry), citizenship status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic orientation, military status or any other protected status under applicable law in any of its activities or operations.
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The Executive Board is the governing body that is responsible for all aspects of Career Gear Houston's functioning in accomplishing the mission. This board meets once a month and its members serve a 2 year term. The Advisory Board is formed of influential members of the Houston and Greater Houston community and beyond that lend their advice, networks and support to further the mission.
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During their SuitUp appointment each client perfects personal presentation skills, completes mock interviews and receives professional attire appropriate for their interview. Sustainability is key to maintaining employment. Once our clients have obtained successful employment, GearUp gives them a week of vocationally appropriate attire.
SuitUp
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To qualify for SuitUp, clients must be actively seeking employment. During their SuitUp our clients receive interview appropriate attire, education on how to wear and care for their attire and coaching on behavioral interviewing. Appointments are taken on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Appointment times are 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm.
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