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DO YOU WANT A COLLEGE DEGREE?
Let us tell you how to get one!
Are you interested in going to college to improve your life?
The first step is to attend a one-hour orientation.
For More information: www.capitalideahouston.org Bob: bfleming@capitalidea.org or Michelle: Mpaul@capitalidea.org
Our mission is to lift working people out of poverty by sponsoring educational services that lead to life-long financial independence.
Fall 2012 Orientation Schedule
Date
Mon. Sept 24, 2012
Mon. Sept 24, 2012
Orientations begin promptly as scheduled. Be on time!
Location
Time
United Way Fort Bend Service Center 11:00 AM
United Way Fort Bend Service Center 7:00 PM
Tues. Sept 25, 2012
Rock of Salvation Church
Wed. Sept 26, 2012 Houston Community College – W102
Thurs. Sept 27, 2012 New Hope Missionary Baptist Church
Address
10435 Greenbough, Dr. Stafford, 77477
10435 Greenbough, Dr. Stafford, 77477
7:00 PM
2310 Texas Parkway Missouri City 77459
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
10041 Cash Road, Stafford, 77477
1030 Staffordshire, Stafford, 77477
Important Note: Applicants must live in FORT BEND COUNTY. Applicants must also live in
the city limits of STAFFORD or MISSOURI CITY. Participants will start classes in Spring 2013.
Requirements are for FALL 2012 Orientations only.
What Capital IDEA Houston does...
Basic Qualifications
We sponsor up to a two year associates degree in specific career fields.
Sponsorship includes the following:
 Tuition - We will pay for your tuition and fees at approved community
colleges, including College Prep, and prerequisite courses.
 Books - Book vouchers will be provided to cover your textbook costs.
 Guidance - A Career Counselor will meet with you regularly and help
you navigate your academic program.
 Child Care - You will receive assistance to reduce child care costs.
 Placement - We will assist you in finding employment with a good
salary, benefits, and opportunity for career growth once you graduate.
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Sponsored Careers
We sponsor training in careers that pay between $15 to $20 an hour,
provide benefits and offer career paths with room for advancement.
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Electrician
HVAC
Engineering Technology
Nursing
Paramedic
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technician
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Process Operator
Physical Therapist Assistant
Radiology Technician
Respiratory Therapist
Surgical Technology
Instrument & Controls Technician
Welder
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18 years or older
US Citizen or Permanent
Resident
Have a GED or High School
Diploma
Fort Bend area resident
Have a desire to enter one of our
sponsored career fields
Meet income qualifications
Income Qualifications
Household
size
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Monthly
Income*
$1,862
$2,522
$3,182
$3,842
$4,502
$5,162
$5,822
$6,482
Annual
Income*
$22,340
$30,260
$38,180
$46,100
$54,020
$61,940
$69,860
$77,780
*maximum allowed income, updated 5.4.12
Capital IDEA Houston is a joint project of Capital IDEA in Austin, TX, and members of the Houston area business community in partnership with The City of Houston,
The United Way, Lone Star College, Houston Community College, and Workforce Solutions.