Build Your Future in Healthcare: Free Workshop Opens Door to Business Ownership Team Abilities Foun

HOUSTON, TX -- You don't have to be a doctor or nurse to build a future in healthcare. For aspiring entrepreneurs looking for financial independence, a career change, or the opportunity to own a business that makes a meaningful difference, one of the most rewarding opportunities may be in an industry they have never considered.On Thursday, October 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Houston entrepreneur Rachel Jelks, founder of TEAM Abilities, will host DREAM IT. DO IT., a FREE, hands-on workshop introducing participants to the business of providing residential and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.The workshop will be held at 140 Cypress Station Drive, Conference Room, Houston, Texas 77090, near FM 1960 and Interstate 45. A light lunch will be provided.For Jelks, what began as an entrepreneurial venture in 2010 has grown into TEAM Abilities, an established Texas Home and Community-based Services (HCS) provider operating 20 Community Living homes in Harris and Montgomery counties, along with a high-engagement daytime program.Now, she wants to help others discover the possibilities of building their own businesses in this essential service industry thru her mentorship program.Across Texas and the nation, families continue to seek dependable, compassionate services for loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities.The need for qualified providers creates an opportunity for entrepreneurs interested in building businesses that offer more than a financial return. These businesses can also create jobs, strengthen communities, and improve the everyday lives of people who depend on quality care.Unlike traditional business ventures built around selling products, residential and community-based care agencies provide ongoing services that support individuals in living fuller, more independent lives.But entering the industry requires more than good intentions. Licensing and regulatory requirements, staffing, financial preparation, daily operations, and quality-of-care standards all play important roles in establishing a successful agency. That's where Jelks believes her experience can make a difference.DREAM IT. DO IT. is designed to take participants beyond inspiration and into the practical realities of starting a business in the disability services industry.The interactive workshop is organized around four essential areas:
• WHAT IT TAKES: Understanding the requirements, responsibilities, staffing, and regulatory considerations of operating a care agency.
• WHAT IT COSTS: Exploring startup expenses, financial planning, operating costs, and the capital needed to establish and sustain a business.
• WHO CAN HELP YOU GET STARTED: Learning about Jelks' mentorship program and the guidance available to aspiring agency owners.
• HOW TO BEGIN: Participating in hands-on exercises to identify goals, available resources, and practical next steps.Participants will also have the opportunity to hear about the experiences of others who have pursued agency ownership through Jelks' mentorship.“Let my experience lead you,” says Jelks. “Every week I get calls from those that want to duplicate what we are doing at TEAM Abilities. I tell them it is no secret and the opportunity to serve is certainly there. But there is a system that we have mastered here that can help you enter into this exciting world while also avoiding some of the pitfalls.”For individuals feeling limited by their current careers, interested in entrepreneurship, or simply searching for a more meaningful way to earn a living, the workshop offers an introduction to a field that combines business management with service to others.No previous experience operating a disability services agency is necessary to attend.While agency ownership requires financial investment, commitment, regulatory compliance, and careful business planning, Jelks believes understanding the process is the first step toward determining whether the opportunity is right for you.For those ready to explore a different kind of future, DREAM IT. DO IT. offers a place to start.EVENT DETAILSDREAM IT. DO IT. — FREE Financial Empowerment WorkshopThursday, October 22, 202610 a.m. – 2 p.m.140 Cypress Station Drive, Conference RoomHouston, Texas 77090Near FM 1960 and Interstate 45Admission: FREELunch: Light lunch providedFormat: Interactive, hands-on workshopTO REGISTER: Call or text Donna Wick at 832-790-2879.ABOUT RACHEL JELKS AND TEAM ABILITIESRachel Jelks is the founder of TEAM Abilities, a Texas Home and Community-based Services (HCS) provider serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential and daytime support services. TEAM Abilities currently operates 20 Community Living homes throughout Harris and Montgomery counties and a high-engagement day program. Through her entrepreneurial mentorship program, Jelks shares her experience and business knowledge with individuals interested in establishing agencies in the disability services industry.