Train for a healthcare career. Help save lives.
Gulf Coast Blood Academy is a workforce development program created to train the next generation of phlebotomists who support donor collections and help maintain a stable blood supply for our community.
Through a scholarship-supported, seven-week training program, students gain hands-on experience, practical career skills, and a direct pathway into meaningful employment with Gulf Coast Blood.
This is more than job training. It is a chance to begin a healthcare career while supporting lifesaving work across the Gulf Coast region.
Start Your Path Into Healthcare
If you are looking for a stable, purpose-driven career, Gulf Coast Blood Academy can help you take the first step.
The program is designed for adults who want to build healthcare skills, serve their community, and work with Gulf Coast Blood for at least two years after completing the program.
No prior healthcare experience is required. Students should be detail-oriented, dependable, and ready to learn.
Program Benefits
Scholarship-Supported Training
The program is fully scholarship-supported, which means eligible students can receive training at no cost.
Hands-On Experience
Students learn through practical, real-world training aligned with the needs of donor collection teams.
Direct Employment Pathway
Graduates who successfully complete the program and meet all requirements are extended an offer to transition into phlebotomist roles with Gulf Coast Blood.
Meaningful Work
Phlebotomists play a direct role in supporting blood donation, donor care, and the community’s lifesaving blood supply.
In-Demand Career Skills
Training is focused on the skills needed for donor collections and entry-level healthcare employment.
Who Should Apply?
Gulf Coast Blood Academy is designed for:
- Prospective students age 18 and older who want to work for Gulf Coast Blood for at least two years
- Individuals seeking entry into a healthcare career
- Community members looking for stable, meaningful employment
- Workforce development partners seeking career pathways for their communities.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the program, applicants must:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Have a valid driver’s license
- Be interested in working for Gulf Coast Blood after completing the program.
Program Details
Program length: 7 weeks
Schedule: 4 days per week, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Class size: Approximately 15 to 20 students per cohort
Cohort timing: Cohorts begin periodically. The first cohort launched in May 2026.
Training location:
Contact 2 Careers, Greenspoint
507 N. Sam Houston Parkway
Houston, TX
After Graduation
Students who successfully complete the program and meet all requirements are prepared to move directly into phlebotomist roles supporting donor collections at Gulf Coast Blood.
These roles help ensure blood is available for patients, hospitals, and communities when it is needed most.
Frequently Asked Questions
The program is fully scholarship-supported for eligible students.
Graduates are extended an offer and prepared to transition directly into phlebotomist roles supporting donor collections.
No prior healthcare experience is required. Detail orientation is preferred.
Training is held at the Contact 2 Careers, Greenspoint facility in Houston.
Graduates are prepared for roles supporting donor collections within Gulf Coast Blood.
Ready to take the first step toward a meaningful healthcare career?
Tell us a little about yourself by completing the form below. Once your submission is received, our team will review your information and follow up with details about eligibility, upcoming cohort openings, and next steps.