Thank you for visiting the City of Houston Mayor's Office of Education and Youth Engagement. 

 Under the leadership of the mayor, our office expands and improves opportunities for Houston's children, youth, and young adults that empower them from cradle to career.

Our Programs


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Career Development

Our various employment opportunities connect youth ages 16 –24 to local jobs where they are empowered with an “earn and learn” opportunity in Houston’s dynamic economy.

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Youth Public Safety

Works to improve children’s safety, resource accessibility, emergency preparedness, and greenspace accessibility.

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Youth Engagement
Youth Engagement

Integrates youth voices into our programs and ensures youth are included and represented in the decision-making process that shapes Houston.

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Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Resources

Seeks to empower youth to care for their mental health, providing them with the tools to seek the resources and support they need.

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Extracurricular Activies
Extracurricular Activies

Expands access to, and improves, the quality of out-of-school, and after-school, time opportunities for children and youth in Greater Houston.

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Nature and Outdoor Education
Nature & Outdoor Education

Implements nature connection strategies so Houston’s children and youth learn, play, and grow with nature as a key part of their daily lives.

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Early Childhood Education and Development
Early Childhood Education & Development

Works to build a network of tuition-free preschools that offer year-round, full-day programming, five days a week, for children ages 3-5 years old.

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School & Community Engagement
School & Community Engagement

Seeks to foster partnerships with local schools and community organizations through outreach and engagement efforts to best support our city.

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