Career Gear, a national workforce development program serving men -in-transition seeking employment by working with city and state referral agencies and furnishing participants with interview and work appropriate clothing, career counseling, life skills training and a alumnae support network.


Success Stories: Derrick J. – Drugs, crime and abandonment surrounded Derrick as a child. Unable to escape his external influences, he found himself incarcerated for bank robbery. Upon his release in 2004, Derrick re-entered his community with only $14 and the clothes on his back. Determined to change, Derrick sought help at a workforce program and later was referred to Career Gear. He was given a suit, interview coaching and support while he searched for employment. “I had not felt such confidence in a long time; it made me remember the times when I dressed better,” he said. Derrick landed the job and continues to participate in Career Gear’s alumni program. For Derrick, the future is brighter. Career Gear is proud to work with StoryCorps in helping our participants tell their stories. CG Affiliates: New York, NY Boston, MA Houston, TX Miami, FL New Haven, CT Washington, DC In 2007, Career Gear was selected to be part of GQ magazine's "Gentlemen's Fund" celebrating the publication's 50th anniversary In March 2006, Career Gear appeared on The Apprentice. See what happens when "The Donald " meets Career Gear participants Newsletter: Stay up to date, sign-up for our email newsletter. >> Join Our Email List	Career Gear Houston annual fundraiser set for October 10th. Please support Career Gear Houston's first annual charity golf event being held in Houston on Friday October 10, 2008 at the beautiful Golf Club at Cinco Ranch in Katy, TX (www.golfclubatcincoranch.com). The event will include a 4-person scramble, breakfast, lunch and awards reception. Bring a slightly worn suit or sport coat and qualify for a door prize. Register now at http://www.golfdigestplanner.com/6123-careergear/ and remember to invite your friends to play. Fees are $150.00 for an individual golfer and $500.00 for foursomes. Sponsorship options: Title sponsor $5,000.00, breakfast or lunch sponsor $1,000.00, hole sponsors $500. Donors will be recognized in all communications and signage at the event and your support will be visible to attendees including executives from major corporations in the Houston area. You can make a difference! By donating one minute of your time, you could help change the future of disadvantaged men in our community and make Career Gear the organization that creates such a future. Career Gear is proud to announce that with a click of your mouse you can send a message to Congress and show your support for our appropriation request. Congressional support will help us service more disadvantaged men needing a hand up, not a hand out. Career Gear is seeking support from Congress to expand services to help more individuals receive a fresh start. Members of Congress need to know about the great work that we do at Career Gear and how they can help make it even better. So please take one minute and click here. We are counting on you to make the difference. Thank you for being an advocate for Career Gear and the disadvantaged men in our country.
	how career gear works While providing critical business attire, interview counseling, and job retention services, Career Gear does NOT offer job training or placement services. In addition, Career Gear does NOT accept walk-ins. Each participant must have completed a job-training program and referred by that organization for business attire. Becoming A referral Partner If your organization provides job training and is interested in becoming a referring partner, all relevant information on how to do so can be accessed here on the website. Please review the information first before calling with questions. BECOMING AN AFFILIATE In recent years, Career Gear has expanded its operations into key cities across the United States. We've recently expanded into Boston, New Haven, and Washington, D.C. We are always looking to expand into other key markets where underserved and unemployed men can be found, and are in need of the services we provide.	Our Sponsors: