Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities

Vocational Rehabilitation - Students and Youth

Easter Seals Greater Houston
Heights Career Center, privately funded by Goodwill Houston. Provides basic employment services to 600 participants in the general public, persons with disabilities and other barriers to employment with a goal of placing a minimum of 175 into competitive employment.

Address: 4888 Loop Central Drive, Suite 200, Houston Texas 77081
Website: https://eastersealshouston.org/transition-services/

Pursuit Center
Meaningful employment is a key step toward independence, the Pursuit Center, helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) build careers that match their skills and passions. Through PursuitJOBS, their comprehensive employment services program, they provide personalized career planning, job training, and ongoing coaching to help individuals succeed in competitive, community-based employment.

Their approach is person-centered and skills-focused, ensuring that each participant has the tools, confidence, and support needed to thrive in the workplace. Whether it’s assisting high school students with pre-employment training, helping adults explore career opportunities, or supporting individuals in long-term job placements, they are committed to fostering independence, inclusion, and success.

Phone Number: (713) 525-8400
Address: 4400 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011
Website: https://www.pursuitcenter.org/pursuitjobs

Hire Houston Youth (HHY)
In April 2016, The Mayor's Office of Education and Youth Engagement launched the Hire Houston Youth (HHY) program. It is the first city-wide, collective impact postsecondary and workforce effort bringing together dozens of unique, outstanding partners from the city of Houston. Youth, age 16–24, are offered seven-weeks paid summer jobs and internships at the City of Houston, the public, private, and philanthropic sectors. HHY serves as the facilitator to connect youth to local jobs where they are empowered with an “earn and learn” opportunity in Houston’s dynamic economy. The Mayor's Office of Education and Youth Engagement manages the Hire Houston Youth program.

*Deadline for the Summer 2025 was March 31st, 2025. Check back later for the Summer 2026 deadline

Website: https://hirehoustonyouth.org/about-hire-houston-youth/

Vocational Rehab Links

• Vocational Rehab Intro Page
• Adults
• Students and Youth
• Veterans
• IDD and Autism
• Low Vision
• Helpful Resources
• Upcoming Events

MOPD Links

• MOPD Home Page
• ADA And You
• Civic Award for Disability Inclusion
• Client Intake Form
• Commission on Disabilities
• Emergency Readiness
• Helpful Numbers
• Local Agencies
• MOPD Director
• We Want to Hear from You
• Parking Permits
• Sidewalk Safety
• Speaker Request Form
• mopdmail@houstontx.gov