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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 340 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 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;
and eco-friendly products.
- 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.
- English for Housekeeping.
In addition, many graduates have also improved their language skills though an
"English for Housekeeping" course.
Within the last year, Martha’s Way has accomplished two significant, new things:
- Program capacity was expanded allowing CCSC serve twice as many students.
- The curriculum has been updated to include Eco-Friendly cleaning products and techniques.
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Two Martha's Way graduates win
a raffle for new vacuum cleaners! |
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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:
“Victorina is the best housekeeper I’ve ever had. This is not only because of
her quality work, but also due her reliability.”
“Blanca has been very professional and does a good job. I recommended her to others.”
“I am so pleased with Carmen. I think her training, work effort and goal of starting her
own business is wonderful and so motivating.”
“The work you are doing for these young women is truly admirable. May the Lord continue
to bless you and the great work you are doing.”
“Fernando and Luz are awesome I’m very impressed with them.”
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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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