Employment Readiness Training

Through Project ReIntegration of Offenders (RIO), The Texas Workforce Commission provides intensive employment services including referrals to people who have been incarcerated through centers across Texas. To find the centers (full service) nearest you, click here. Also see the re-entry Tools for Practitioners employment page for more information on employment guidance for formerly incarcerated people.

Central Texas, East Texas, South Texas, West Texas, Abilene Area, Dallas Area, Fort Worth Area, Houston Area, Huntsville Area, Panhandle Area, San Antonio Area

Area

Name

Services/Description

Contact Information

 Central Texas

District Reentry Center

Cognitive intervention, anger management, substance abuse education, employment - readiness training, victim impact panel classes and case management provided through parole officers.

 Linda Shultz

 700 Austin Avenue

 Waco, TX  76701

 254.757.3676

East Texas

District Reentry Center

Cognitive intervention, anger management, substance abuse education, employment - readiness training, victim impact panel classes, and case management through parole officers.

 Anthony Pacella

 3375 Martin Luther King

 Suite 5

 Beaumont, TX  77705

 409.835.9981                 

 


East Texas

Genesis Center

Domestic abuse shelter for women, 6 months to one year. Also provides substance abuse classes, clothing, GED programs and employment readiness training. 
 Barbara Abbe
 203  W 2nd Ave Ste B
 Corsicana, TX  75110
 903.654.0003

South Texas

District Reentry Center

Cognitive intervention, anger management, substance abuse education, employment - readiness training, victim impact panel classes, and case management through parole officers.

 Priscilla Leal

 5233 IH 37, Suite #A6

 Corpus Christi, TX 78408

 361.888.5769 

South Texas

District Reentry Center

Cognitive intervention, anger management, substance abuse education, employment - readiness training, victim impact panel classes, and case management through parole officers.
 Iliana Mills
 1912 Beaumont Street
 McAllen, TX  78501
 956.664.0250

West Texas

District Reentry Center
Cognitive intervention, anger management, substance abuse education, employment - readiness training, victim impact panel classes, and case management through parole officers.
 Diana Lemon
 5929 Brook Hollow Dr.
 El Paso, TX  79925
 915.772.6819

Abilene Area 

Project Reintegration of Offenders (RIO)

Employment referrals, employment bonding for FIPs, employment readiness training.  

 400 Oak

 Abilene, TX  79602

 325.795.4200

 1.800.457.5633

 Dallas Area 

Adult Rehabilitation Ministry (ARM)

6 month aftercare program provided through Golden Gate Baptist Church. Provides housing placement, along with social and conflict-resolution skill training. Christ-centered 12-Step meetings, employment readiness training, and basic needs (clothing, food).
 1101 Sabine St
 Dallas, TX  75203
 214.943.7265
 214.824.5355 Fax
Dallas Area 
Offers 24 month aftercare, housing, bus passes, parole fee assistance, and employment assistance. Christ-centered.
  Jim Pence
 1707 San Jacinto St
 Dallas, TX  75201
 214.969.2421
 214.969.7847 Fax
 Dallas Area
Dallas County Community Action Committee, Inc.

 Provides food, case management, clothes,  utility assistance, GED preparation,  employment placement, employment  readiness training, budget counseling, transitional housing, and financial assistance with rent.
2121 Main St., Ste. 100
Dallas, TX  75201
214.939.0588
214.939.9172 fax

Fort Worth Area

District Reentry Center

Cognitive intervention, anger management, substance abuse education, employment - readiness training, victim impact panel classes, and case management through parole officers.
 Latitia Murff
 3628 McCart Street
 Ft. Worth, TX  76110
 817.921.9886

Fort Worth Area

Texas Re-Entry Service

Provides case management, referrals to other organizations, information, counseling, housing referrals, GED Classes and employment readiness assistance.

 3001 Race St

 Ft. Worth, TX  76111

 817.834.2833

 

 Houston Area

Spirit Key, Inc.
Faith based community of Christian servants and volunteers providing housing, job training, life skills training, a place for worship and a supportive Christian community.
 12519 Huffmeister Rd.
 Cypress, TX  77429
 281.813.0093
 281.807.4951 fax

Houston Area

District Reentry Center

Cognitive intervention, anger management, substance abuse education, employment - readiness training, victim impact panel classes, and case management through parole officer.

 Joyce Phillips-Williams
 4949 West 34th
 Suite 115
 Houston, TX  77092
 713.957.5713

Houston Area

District Reentry Center

Cognitive intervention, anger management, substance abuse education, employment - readiness training, victim impact panel classes, and case management through parole officer.

 Lisa Clay

 2410 Hamilton  
 Houston, TX  77004 
 713.50.429

 

Huntsville Area

WorkSource Career Office

 Employment readiness assistance, job referrals, internet access, fax, copier, and telephone availability, career guidance and planning. Walk-ins accepted Monday – Friday 8-5.
 901 Normal Park Pl.
 Suite 7
 Huntsville, TX  77320
 936.291.3336

Panhandle Area

District Reentry Center

 Cognitive intervention, anger management, substance abuse education, employment - readiness training, victim impact panel classes, case management.
 Lydia Deleon
 409 50th Street
 Lubbock, TX  79404
 806.747.8282