Capital IDEA Houston

🥕💚 Thank you, Houston Food Bank, for helping support Capital IDEA participants through the Food Scholarship Program!

Through this partnership, participants can:
✅ Receive up to 60 lbs. of groceries per visit
✅ Shop up to 2 times each month
✅ Choose foods their family will actually use
✅ Save money for rent, childcare, transportation, and other essential expenses

By helping meet basic needs, this program allows participants to focus on completing their training, supporting their families, and building brighter futures.

We are grateful for partners like Houston Food Bank who invest in the success of our community every day.

🎭 Ready to find the apprenticeship pathway that fits your strengths and goals? From HR to IT, there’s a place for your potential to shine.

Explore the opportunities, discover your path, and take the first step toward your future career with Capital IDEA Houston & Houston Grand Opera! 💼✨

📅 Information Sessions
(Required first step to apply)

📍 Wednesday, May 20 | 6:30–7:30 PM
New Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
3221 Bain Street, Houston, TX 77026

📍 Thursday, May 21 | 6:30–7:30 PM
All Saints Catholic Church
215 E 10th St, Houston, TX 77008

💻 Friday, May 22 | 12–1 PM
Virtual Information Session via Teams

⚠️ Applications will close in mid-June, and attending an information session is the first step to apply. Don’t delay and register for an info session today!

🔗 Register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=NRRcUvKKcEeA7FTKO4U1YJxRV6TwCApJivyR9IXHl-lURFRSTTNDN0xPQjM4MEVQWFRPVUhaQ1RDOS4u

Director of Operations Melissa Núñez-Winfree and CEO Michelle Paul recently attended the ANDers Summit in Austin, where they reconnected with partners and colleagues Eva Rios-Lleverino of Capital IDEA Austin, Brian Candido of National University and Wayne Thompson of Elevate Texas.

One of Michelle’s biggest takeaways from the event was hearing higher education leaders — including the Chancellor of Houston Community College — emphasize the importance of adapting to the evolving needs of today’s students. The conversations centered on meeting learners where they are, engaging students more intentionally, and creating programs and support systems that reflect the realities of the communities we serve.

As the workforce and education landscape continue to change, the message was clear: it’s time to involve students more directly in shaping solutions and ensure institutions remain responsive, flexible, and student-centered.