SERJobs

What SERJobs does

SERJobs (legal name: SER – Jobs for Progress of the Texas Gulf Coast, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit workforce development organization founded in 1965 through the combined efforts of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the G.I. Forum, and the Department of the Navy as a volunteer job bank for Hispanic veterans. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, with additional offices in Galveston and Stafford (Fort Bend County), the organization provides no-cost occupational training and financial literacy services to low-income adults, U.S. veterans, justice-impacted individuals, and young adults aged 16–24. The organization is part of a nationwide network of 42 SER affiliates operating more than 200 offices and has cumulatively served 4,700+ members with 60,000+ training hours delivered.

The organization delivers a portfolio of industry-aligned training programs spanning construction trades (carpentry, drywall, electrical, HVAC, construction safety), commercial driver's license (CDL) certification, forklift certification, electrician apprenticeship preparation, and banking/customer service training. It also runs specialized federal programs — Apprenticeship Building America (ABA), Growth Opportunities (GO), Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program (IVTP), and YouthBuild — alongside wraparound services including career coaching, job placement, financial empowerment counseling, and alumni support. The technology footprint is intentionally light: no proprietary AI/ML, no mobile app, no public API; the core "platform" is the physical Workforce Opportunity Center model and direct human coaching. The primary third-party technology touchpoint is the go2workapp, used in construction hiring events.

SERJobs is funded primarily by US Department of Labor grants (ABA, GO, IVTP, YouthBuild), supplemented by individual and corporate donations and regional philanthropic support (e.g., a $100,000 Texas Capital Bank Foundation grant in May 2023). All member services are provided at no cost. The go-to-market motion is community-led: members are acquired through application forms, community events, and partner referrals, while employer relationships are cultivated through dedicated employer-partnership programming, job fairs, and annual signature events such as the Constructing Opportunity Luncheon and the Decades of Diamonds Gala. The organization is governed by a board that includes representatives from Houston Community College, Catholic Charities, and other regional institutions, and is led by CEO Liliana Rambo (IAP, CM, CAPP).

Name

SERJobs

Legal name

SER – Jobs for Progress of the Texas Gulf Coast, Inc.

Website

https://serjobs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SERJobs is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1965, that provides no-cost occupational training, career coaching, and financial empowerment services to low-income adults, veterans, justice-impacted individuals, and young adults across the Texas Gulf Coast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Occupational Safety, OSHA & Workplace Compliance Training (EDAOAMAK), Veterans & Military-to-Civilian Transition Programs (EDAAAOAH), Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD)

Keywords

• Workforce development
• Occupational training
• Career coaching
• Financial empowerment
• Vocational training

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Federal and State Grant Funding: Primary funding from Department of Labor grants including Apprenticeship Building America (ABA), Growth Opportunities (GO), Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program (IVTP), and YouthBuild programs.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and corporate donations support program operations and member services. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SERJobs delivers no-cost occupational training and career services to low-income adults, veterans, justice-impacted individuals, and young adults in the Texas Gulf Coast region. Programs include construction trades training (carpentry, drywall, electrical, HVAC), CDL certification, banking/customer service training, forklift certification, YouthBuild, and the Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program, complemented by career coaching, job placement, and financial empowerment services.

Product overview

SERJobs is a workforce development nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of occupational training programs and career services. The core offerings include vocational training programs in construction trades (carpentry, drywall, electrical, HVAC, construction safety), commercial driver's license (CDL) training, and banking/customer service training. Specialized programs serve youth (YouthBuild), veterans (Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program), and justice-impacted individuals. The organization provides wraparound services including career coaching, job placement assistance, financial empowerment counseling, and alumni support. All services are offered at no cost to members, with programs delivered at locations in Houston, Galveston, and Fort Bend, Texas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Apprenticeship Building America (ABA): A federally funded workforce development program providing apprenticeship training and opportunities.
• Growth Opportunities (GO)
• Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program (IVTP)
• YouthBuild (YB)

Products and services

• Construction Trades Training (Carpentry, Drywall, Electrical, HVAC)

Quantifiable outcome

• 60,000+ training hours provided to members
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, foundational and minor.

• MarekcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 September 2026Champion of the Year honoree at the 2026 Constructing Opportunity Luncheon. Recognized for significant contributions to workforce development and support of SERJobs mission.
• Lowe'scoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 September 2026Partner of the Year honoree at the 2026 Constructing Opportunity Luncheon. Recognized for employer partnership and commitment to workforce development.
• United WaycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 September 2026Non-Profit of the Year honoree at the 2026 Constructing Opportunity Luncheon. Hosted at United Way Fort Bend Center location. Long-standing community partner in workforce initiatives.
• League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)foundationalStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founding organization along with the G.I. Forum and Department of the Navy in 1965. Historical founding partner of the SERJobs movement.
• G.I. ForumfoundationalStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founding organization along with LULAC and Department of the Navy in 1965. Historical founding partner of SERJobs.
• Houston Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Frances Villagran-Glover serves on both the SERJobs board and represents Houston Community College. Partnership for education and workforce pathways.
• Construction Career Collaborative (C3)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in Construction Hiring & Networking Events. Partnership addresses workforce challenges, hiring needs, and pipeline gaps in Houston's construction industry.
• go2workappminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTechnology partner for the Construction Hiring & Networking Event. Connects employers with pre-screened job seekers in the construction industry.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-HoustoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRhonda Gonzales Sepúlveda serves on the SERJobs board representing Catholic Charities. Partnership for holistic workforce and social services.
• Career Gear HoustoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partner where SERJobs alumni like David DeLao serve as program coordinators, leading RISE and Mission Possible programs for veterans and justice-impacted individuals.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SERHouston
• Instagraminstagram.com/serjobs
• Xx.com/SERHouston

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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