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The Houston Gulf Coast Building and Construction Trades Council is offering a life-changing opportunity through their paid apprenticeship program, which provides a path to lucrative careers in skilled trades without the need for a college education.

Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins will speak Friday during a presentation of a $1.4 million grant to San Diego College of Continuing Education and nonprofit Promises2Kids to help former foster youth as they transition to adulthood.

A free class in Houston prepares candidates to land paid apprenticeships in skilled trades.

For students graduating from high school who are not headed to college, Workforce Solutions says there are a variety of free and low-cost job training programs that lead to high-paying jobs.