About Martha’s Way

Martha’s Way is a vocational training program  that prepares men and women to be self-employed residential housekeepers. 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 more than 2,100 program participants.

Martha’s Way Curriculum

Graduates complete a 42-hour curriculum organized into three classes:

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 II

Includes bidding, budgeting and planning, and business and marketing planning.

Martha’s Way is offered in multiple locations and new students are accepted each month. Virtual classes are also available. Classes are typically four hours per week, and students typically graduate in 11 weeks.  Additionally, some accelerated classes are also available with more hours of instruction per week.

Many graduates have also improved their language skills through our English for Housekeeping course. This optional class focuses on industry-related English vocabulary and conversation for Spanish speakers. 

For more information about available classes and registering for classes, please contact training@ccschouston.org or 713-328-0160.   

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 to her reliability.”
• “Silvia is a joy to have in my home. It is hard to find someone dependable that takes such great pride in their work, but I have definitely found that in my new housekeeper.”
• “I appreciate Teresa’s willingness to go above and beyond my requests. I am so grateful for Teresa’s help and cannot say enough great things about the Martha’s Way program.”
• “I am so pleased with Carmen. I think her training, work effort and goal of starting her own business is wonderful and so motivating.”

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