Derrick
J. –
Drugs, crime and abandonment surrounded Derrick as a child. Unable to escape
his external influences, he found himself incarcerated for bank robbery. Upon
his release in 2004, Derrick re-entered his community with only $14 and the clothes
on his back.
Determined to change, Derrick sought help at a workforce program and later was
referred to Career Gear. He was given a suit, interview coaching and support
while he searched for employment. “I had not felt such confidence in a
long time; it made me remember the times when I dressed better,” he said.
Derrick landed the job and continues to participate in Career Gear’s alumni
program. For Derrick, the future is brighter.
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Career Gear Houston
Career Gear Houston was established in 2004 to address the unmet clothing and appearance needs of unemployed, low-income, job-ready men in the greater Houston area, who are seeking gainful employment.
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Capital Persuit 2008 a smash hit!
This year's Capital Persuit event held at the Jumieriah Essex House was the most successful in Career Gear's nine-year history. The honorees- Peter King Hunsinger, Dr. Ronald Mincy, Douglas E. Harris, and Jimmie Lee Solomon- each gave stirring speeches. The most riveting speech was given by Career Gear participant Nathaniel Evans. Evans told of his previous incarceration and current day success working as a peer counselor. Nathaniel is a great example of how a suit leads to a second chance, and success! Now Career Gear prepares for its 10th Anniversary event to be held in 2009.
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Support Career Gear's Grassroots Campaign in Washington, D.C.
You can make a difference! By donating one minute of your time, you could help change the future of disadvantaged men in our community and make Career Gear the organization that creates such a future. Career Gear is proud to announce that with a click of your mouse you can send a message to Congress and show your support for our appropriation request. Congressional support will help us service more disadvantaged men needing a hand up, not a hand out.
Career Gear is seeking support from Congress to expand services to help more individuals receive a fresh start. Members of Congress need to know about the great work that we do at Career Gear and how they can help make it even better. So please take one minute and click on the following link:
We are counting on you to make the difference. Thank you for being an advocate for Career Gear and the disadvantaged men of our country.
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CAREER GEAR TRAINING PARTNERS
While providing critical business attire, interview counseling, and job retention services, Career Gear does NOT offer job training or placement services. In addition, Career Gear does NOT accept walk-ins. Each participant must have completed a job-training program and referred by that organization for business attire.
Becoming A Training Partner
If your organization provides job training and is interested in becoming a referring partner, all relevant information on how to do so can be accessed here on the website. Please review the information first before calling with questions.
BECOMING AN AFFILIATE
In recent years, Career Gear has expanded its operations into key cities across the United States. We've recently expanded into Boston, New Haven, and Washington, D.C. We are always looking to expand into other key markets where underserved and unemployed men can be found, and are in need of the services we provide.
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