Leading the Fight Against Human Trafficking
Summary
To address the issue of human trafficking in the Houston-Galveston region, the following organizations have created the Texas Employment and Empowerment Model for Disenfranchised Young Adults. This is a pilot program focused on creating employment opportunities for young adults who are aging out of the foster care system and survivors of child sex and human trafficking. Workforce Solutions provides support services to these individuals in the form of financial aid for childcare assistance and education, uniforms, transportation, equipment, training, and employment opportunities such as work-based learning, on-the-job training, as well as job search guidance and assistance that will help these individuals gain marketable skills that support their entry into the Texas workforce and overall success of reentry into everyday life. Wendy’s goal is to collaborate with Employers and to create a partnership with them where together they can help survivors of human trafficking build the skills and resources they need to achieve financial security and long-term safety. Workforce Solutions helps employers solve workforce-related business problems and area residents build careers, so that both can better compete in the changing worldwide economy.