The federal government has some funds available each fiscal year for training qualified unemployed individuals via its Title III Dislocated Worker Program. If you qualify, you will be required to spend time for a few weeks during the day with the Job Training Personnel Staff to have your training needs assessed before funding is committed. At the appropriate time, you should indicate to JPT staff that you are specifically interested in the IET program. Please note that the IET program is designed for professionals with at least one degree in a science or enginneering.


Note: There are ITEP offices in and around the Houston area. You are encourged to contact any of the individuals below (or their replacements) to discuss possible funding:

Mr. Dan Frederking: (713) 861-8771
5900 Memorial, Suite 101
Houston, TX 77007

Ms. Diana Gunnels: (281) 446-4837
Humble Office

Ms. Sharon Haber: (281) 363-1640
The Woodlands Office

Ms. Virginia Bender: (281) 579-8071
Katy Office

(713) 953-9211
2411 Fountainview, Suite 200
Houston, Texas 77057

Rebecca Horne
(281) 337-5164
TWC Dickinson Office

Tell the operator you are interested in speaking to a counselor to determine if you qualify for the federally-funded Title III, Displaced Worker Program and its associated financial support for technical training.

Note: There are also other offices of TWC around Houston and in numerous locations in Texas. You should choose one that is close to where you live because you will need to visit TWC facilities on a regular basis for a week or two to evaluate your need for training and to qualify for financial support. You should visit TWC's website for additional information.

Ask counselors to contact Ms. Gwen Sanders-Ayoade or Ms. Rosa Sabani at the TWC-Fountainview Office for references on the course at: (713) 953-9211.