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Resources for Young Adults

Resources for Young Adults

Ready to build the life you want?

Find resources to help you succeed today!

If you are between 18-24 years old looking to overcome barriers and find healthcare career success, ACAM can help. Click below to access our interest survey that can connect you to financial aid & scholarships, career training opportunities, and more.

ACAM Healthcare Careers Interest Survey

Health Care Careers Initiative Program

ACAM is glad to support you in your healthcare career journey! In order to apply, you must be:

  • 18-24 years of age
  • Authorized to work in the US
  • Registered with Selective Service (male applicants only)
  • Have a High School Diploma or GED
  • Not enrolled in school
  • Must be unemployed or underemployed
  • Live in Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Montgomery, or Waller County

Click the link below to get started!

Start Your Health Care Career Today!

Find a Training Program with MorePathways

Would you like to explore career opportunities that don’t require a 4-year degree? MorePathways by BridgeYear shows career training programs near you, just enter your zip code! They also provide descriptions of various careers and their average pay. To explore careers that you can achieve without a 4-year degree, click the button below.

Explore Careers with MorePathways

Frequently Asked Questions

What is “Underemployed?”

Underemployed is defined as a young adult who is working but not earning a self-sufficient wage, meaning their income is not enough to meet their family’s basic needs. Underemployment also includes situations where a person has limited hours, works in temporary or part-time roles, or is employed in a position that doesn’t match their skills, career goals, or provide the stability and advancement needed for long-term economic mobility.

 

What is a “Self-Sufficient Wage?”

Take a look at the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Self-Sufficient Wage Chart: TWC Texas Self-Sufficient Wage Chart.

County Hourly Self-Sufficient Wage
Brazoria County $16.27
Fort Bend County $18.63
Galveston County $16.94
Harris County $17.41
Montgomery County $17.55
Waller County $16.81

What is considered “Out of School?”

Not attending secondary or postsecondary school. GED, ABE and non-credit bearing courses are not considered enrolled in school.