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A recent graduating class
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Martha's Way is a vocational training program designed to increase the earning potential of
low-income women and men. The curriculum focuses on the field of residential housekeeping - a
vocation that is desired by many clients trying to improve their financial situation. Through
classroom education, hands-on training and job leads, we equip clients to operate their own
professional businesses.
Martha's Way is unique to the Greater Houston area and has seen great success since its opening
in 2003. To date, CCSC has graduated 175 program participants. A recent survey of program graduates
revealed that over 60% of respondents reported that their family's financial situation had improved
since program completion.
Graduates have successfully completed a 12-week (approximately 42-hour) curriculum:
- Technical Training: instruction and practice cleaning all areas of a home
(baths, kitchens, bedrooms, game rooms, formal living areas); fine furniture
and flooring; planning for efficient and effective cleaning; chemical safety.
- Business Skills I: developing professional mission statements; understanding work styles;
managing time; communicating; maintaining image and professional ethics.
- Business Skills 2: bidding; budgeting and planning; business and marketing planning.
In addition, many graduates have also improved their language skills though an
"English for Housekeeping" course.
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Two Martha's Way graduates win
a raffle for new vacuum cleaners! |
Hire A Martha's Way Graduate!
Martha's Way graduates are eager to clean YOUR house--with pride! These aspiring professionals
are trained to excel in detailed housekeeping and customer service. Some have cleaned professionally
before. Let them exceed your expectations!
Just hear what happy homeowners who have done business with Martha's Way graduates have to say:
"I was impressed by the (Martha's Way graduate's) professionalism and knowledge regarding cleaning
products."
"My housekeeper is very nice, pleasant to work with, a hard worker, trustworthy and thorough."
"I think you have a great program and have already recommended you to my sister!"
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Each Martha's Way participant
receives a supply bucket for practice. |
How Do I Go About Hiring A Graduate?
- Access a Packet to Request a Housekeeper
Homeowner Packet
- Complete the request for a graduate contained within that packet.
- Send the request via fax - 713.961.1548
mail - CCSC Martha's Way, PO Box 27924, Houston, TX 77227-7924
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