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List of Apprenticeship & Certification Programs in Houston, TX

Thinking about what comes after high school?

There are awesome apprenticeship programs in Texas where you learn by doing—not just reading. We’ll help you explore companies with apprenticeship programs that match your skills and interests.

What Are Apprenticeship Programs?

Apprenticeship programs let you learn by doing. You get trained on the job by real companies. No boring lectures—just hands-on skills that lead to real careers.

List of Apprenticeship & Training Programs in Houston, TX

Why Houston Is a Great Place to Start

Houston is full of companies with apprenticeship programs. These aren’t random jobs—they’re real career pathways with training, support, and clear steps to grow. Plus, BridgeYear partners with these companies so you can find the right fit.

BridgeYear Explore Apprenticeship & Training Programs

Explore Apprenticeship & Certification Programs in Houston

Here’s a list of companies we partner with at BridgeYear. These are training and apprenticeship programs in Houston, Texas, that help recent high school graduates and young adults start careers fast and at no cost.

CompaniesApprenticeship
Gulf States Toyota and Houston Community College, supported by The Friedkin Group.Automotive Technician Apprenticeship
CompaniesCertifications
Memorial Assistance Ministries (MAM)Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification
Electrician Certification
Sterile Processing Technician Certification
Wesley Community CenterCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification
Texas Technical Trade SchoolHVAC Technician Certification
Electrical TrainingWelding Certification
The Training Center of Air Conditioning & HeatingHVAC Technician Certification
PER SCHOLASIT & Tech Support Certification
Royalty Welding AcademyWelding Certification

💡 BridgeYear Tip: You don’t have to contact these companies yourself. We help you apply, prepare, and connect through our programs.

How Apprenticeship Programs Fit High School Pathways

If you’re in high school, these programs can match your high school pathways. That means you’re not starting from scratch after graduation—you’re building on what you already know.

Talk to your school counselor about CTE programs (Career & Technical Education), and we’ll help you bridge the gap with hands-on job options.

Apprenticeship Training Programs Near You

Don’t think this stuff is far away. We work with partners right here in Houston, and many are just minutes from your school or neighborhood. Whether you’re into healthcare, HVAC, IT, or automotive—there’s something for you. Click here to explore opportunities for high school graduates. 

Explore More Options with BridgeYear’s MorePathways®

Still figuring out your next move? That’s what MorePathways® is for.

It’s a free online tool from BridgeYear that helps you explore careers and short-term certification programs—even if you’re not sure where to start.

With MorePathways®, you can:

  • 🔎 Search for careers by what you like (like hands-on work or helping people)
  • 📍 Find certification programs and job training programs in Houston
  • 💸 Filter by cost, location, or how long the training takes
  • 📞 Even book a one-on-one advising call if you need help choosing

💡 BridgeYear Tip: Use MorePathways® to explore your options before jumping into an apprenticeship. It’s like a career cheat code for figuring out what’s right for you.

Check out MorePathways® here. It’s free and made just for students like you.

Ready to Start Your Future?

You don’t have to wait for college to find your calling. With BridgeYear, you can train, work, and grow—starting now. Visit BridgeYear.org and explore apprenticeship programs near you.

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FAQs

What companies have apprenticeship programs in Houston?
Companies like Gulf States Toyota, Honeywell, and Memorial Hermann offer real apprenticeship pathways.

Are these job certification programs free?
Yes! Most are free through BridgeYear’s partner network. We help you find the right one.

How do I apply to apprenticeship programs in Texas?
BridgeYear helps you apply to apprenticeships that fit your goals—no guesswork, just support.

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  1. I am a Houstonian who helps folks interested in a career in physical therapist assisting which requires a 2 year degree and PT Aides can become certified in just a few months. I just recently came across the BridgeYear Apprenticeship Training Programs, and I must say, it’s a promising avenue for those exploring Houston careers. In a city as dynamic and diverse as Houston, having access to hands-on training can be a game-changer, especially for young adults looking to break into various industries without the traditional four-year college route. The program’s focus on practical skills aligns perfectly with the demands of our local job market, where trades and technical skills are often in high demand. It’s also encouraging to see initiatives that prioritize community engagement and provide real-world experiences that empower individuals to take charge of their career paths. For anyone in Houston considering a trade or technical career, BridgeYear could be a valuable stepping stone. Has anyone here had personal experience with this program or similar ones in the area? I’d love to hear your thoughts on their impact!

learn MORE ABOUT the careers we offer

BridgeYear exposes youth to affordable and accessible careers that provide youth economic stability and independence. 

All careers we highlight:

  • Require less than a 4-year degree
  • Are in-demand by employers 
  • Provide a living wage
  • Offer career ladders/opportunities for advancement

Why non 4-year degree pathways?:

Traditional education has long placed great emphasis on four-year degrees, forcing many students – like those who cannot afford college, those with GPAs at or below 2.5 and those who simply aren’t interested in a four-year degree – to disengage from planning their future after high school. This has caused many to feel their only options are unskilled jobs, like in retail or food service, which often offer unstable wages, zero benefits and slim opportunities for advancement.

How do you know employers are in need of BridgeYear’s careers?

Instead of relying solely on workforce data, we partner directly with employers and corporate sponsors to learn what labor gaps they are facing now and in the future so we can help them recruit for their most immediate needs. Currently, we have partnerships with Gulf States Toyota, to promote the career of automotive technician, and the National Kitchen and Bath Association, to promote trade careers in the kitchen and bath industry including Electrician, Finish Carpenter, and Kitchen and Bath Designer.  

How our program impacts advanced youth

Graduating high schoolers from low-income communities are part of the most vulnerable populations affected by the current crisis. COVID-19 has made their transition to college and the workforce less secure than ever, compromising crucial employment years that impact opportunities to escape poverty. 

According to a national survey conducted by Equitable Futures early in the pandemic, the coronavirus crisis has caused young people to feel great uncertainty about their future. Among a sample of “Black and Hispanic youth and white young people from households with lower incomes,” the percent of those who reported feeling very clear about their future job or career dropped from 43% in 2019 to 27% in 2020. The report also showed that a majority of youth value college differently with nearly 1 in 3 claiming they now think college is not worth pursuing compared to pre-pandemic. Today, this situation is expected to be worse due to plunging community college enrollment (NSCRC) and a 102% increase in student debt over the last decade (US Federal Reserve). These shifts all point to an important reality: youth need help forging non 4-year pathways that won’t trap them in a cycle of poverty.

Advanced youth, especially high school seniors and opportunity youth, have been BridgeYear’s primary programming focus since 2016. Our Career Test Drive® program helps youth plan their path out of high school by exposing them to affordable, in-demand pathways they can pursue immediately.

How our program impacts intermediate youth

To better prepare all students for opportunities after high school, BridgeYear offers our Career Test Drive® program to 7th-9th graders to increase awareness and strengthen career choice.

For 7th through 9th graders, our program was designed to help students make informed decisions that will prepare them for viable career paths after high school. As a result of House Bill 5, 8th grade students in Texas are asked to select an endorsement area for their high school studies. Selecting an endorsement – and specifically, selecting a Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway within an endorsement – offers students the opportunity to earn a free, industry-recognized credential. Yet when so few students receive these industry recognized certificates in the greater Houston area, too many students are missing this opportunity to become competitive in today’s workforce. 

By exposing youth to in-demand careers they can get obtain accreditation for during high school, our Career Test Drive® program helps students decide what CTE pathway aligns with their skills and interests and inspires them to optimize their time in high school to succeed in the workforce. 

READ MORE ABOUT facilitation options

Our Career Lab program offers two facilitation options: our full-service BridgeYear Facilitation option and a Self/Teacher Facilitation option. 

BridgeYear Facilitation

  • BridgeYear manages full setup, refilling and maintenance of all materials.
  • Trained BridgeYear staff facilitate the entire experience in-person and offer students moments of critical thinking and discussion around the activity and career.
 

Available to schools and organizations located within the Greater Houston area. For those outside Houston, BridgeYear Facilitation is available for an additional cost to cover travel. 

Self/Teacher Facilitation

  • BridgeYear ships all materials to you, including extra supplies and refills. 
  • BridgeYear provides videos and an instructors manual that explain each step of the activity for use during classroom facilitation.  
 

Available to schools and organizations located outside the Greater Houston area. For those inside Houston, BridgeYear Facilitation is already factored into your quote.  

READ MORE ABOUT in-class facilitation

Via our full-service model (BridgeYear Facilitation) or through pre-recorded videos (Self/Teacher Facilitation), our Career Lab program will lead your students through in-depth career exploration all from the comfort of your classroom: 

    • Students explore one career per class period.
    • Each Career Lab activity is designed to be completed on student’s desk.
    • Career Labs can be purchased to be reused with multiple class periods. We sell extra materials and refills to ensure you have enough for each student.

This experiential learning program provides schools and teachers an accessible experience they can implement with each class period throughout an entire school day.

READ MORE ABOUT OUR HANDS-ON ACTIVITES

BridgeYear firmly believes that hands-on learning is essential to career exploration and building career identity.

All Career Test Drive® (CTD) Program simulations are designed like science labs in order to:
  • Maximize engagement: Students are more likely to enjoy career exploration if activities are engaging and fun.
  • Mimic real-life careers: By simulating real career tasks, youth are able to determine whether a career fits their interests and skills.

Students need more than just talking, they need doing.

After watching students withdraw from the monotony of career brochures, speakers and staged videos, co-founders Victoria Chen and Victoria Doan reimagined career exploration to provide an immersive, hands-on opportunity for young people to explore their options after high school.

As one student put it: “The [CTD Program] gave me more ideas on what I can become in the future and brought more light to skills I did not know I had.”