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ACAM Health Care Careers Initiative

young adults 18 to 24

ACAM's Health Care Careers Initiative helps unemployed or underemployed young adults (18 to 24) in the Houston area start a healthcare career by connecting them to financial aid, scholarships and career training. You start with an online interest survey and ACAM staff follow up.

Call (713) 640-5192Website
ACAM Health Care Careers Initiative

About ACAM Health Care Careers Initiative

Contact: admin@acamweb.org

Houston, Texas
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Who qualifies and what it covers

  • Age 18 to 24
  • Authorized to work in the US (males registered with Selective Service)
  • High school diploma or GED, and not currently enrolled in school
  • Unemployed or underemployed (earning below the TWC self sufficient wage)
  • Live in Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Montgomery or Waller County

Covers: Part or all of tuition, sometimes supplies.

How to apply

  1. Open the Resources for Young Adults page at acamweb.org/resources-for-young-adults/
  2. Complete the ACAM Healthcare Careers Interest Survey (Microsoft Form) or the 'Start Your Health Care Career Today!' referral form (bit.ly/HCCIReferral)
  3. ACAM or a partner provider (Capital IDEA Houston, Career and Recovery Resources, Humble Area Assistance Ministries, Wesley Community Center, WorkTexas) contacts you about training and funding
  4. Questions: 713-640-5192 or admin@acamweb.org

Requirements

  • Ask for the application and the full cost sheet: tuition, books, supplies, and the exam fee
  • Proof of identity and address
  • Any eligibility documents the source lists

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