Ready to Work is unprecedented. No other city in the nation is supporting its residents like we are. With over $110 million in tuition assistance and hundreds of employers, training providers, colleges, community organizations, and workforce agencies, we are in it together for you.

Ready to Work makes continuing your education and finding a quality job easier. Your personal Ready to Work coach will help you with every step of the process, from understanding your specific situation, coaching you through career and education planning, enrolling and paying for your classes, increasing your confidence and soft skills, updating your resume, preparing you for interviews, connecting you to new job opportunities, and helping you thrive in your job.

Your journey begins with step one – Register online, call 3-1-1, or visit a Ready To Work Partner Agency.

Our complete list of programs can be found here.

Our complete list of employers can be found here.

Our partner agency, Workforce Solutions Alamo, is proud to be an official partner of the Ready to Work initiative, an unprecedented collaborative created to help San Antonians gain access to training, resources, and high-demand jobs, leading to meaningful careers and a better life.

Workforce Solutions Alamo is Ready to Work, and we’re working daily with our partners in the Alamo Workforce Consortium to ensure we allow every San Antonian to better their lives and the lives of their family members through supportive resources and jobs in growing career fields.

Eligibility Requirements can be found here.

Services include:

• Intakes
• Assessments, including O*NET assessments
• Case Management
• Referrals for Training
• Job placement

Click here to apply.

NOTE: When you apply, providing us with a phone number that will not change so we can contact and support you throughout the application and onboarding process is IMPORTANT.

To verify eligibility, specific documentation is required. If you need assistance obtaining these documents, we can help with that, too.

Our One-Stop Career Centers offer job seekers employment information, career development training opportunities, life essentials support, and connections to various programs.

Program services include:

• Child Care Services
• Employer Services
• Job Seeker Services
• Veterans Services
• Vocational Rehabilitation Services
• Youth Empowerment Services (YES!)

Resources include:

• Jobs KIOSK
• Parking Lot WiFi
• Computer Access
• Career Assessment Tools

Click here or call the number below to get started.

Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) Youth Empowerment Services (YES!) offers no-cost services to eligible youth between the ages of 16-24 to gain the necessary education, training, and skills to enter the workforce and meet employer needs.

Services offered:

• Tutoring, study skills, training, instruction, and dropout prevention
• Alternative secondary school services or dropout recovery services
• Paid and Unpaid Work Experience
• Occupational Skills Training
• Education offered concurrently with workforce preparation and training for a specific occupation
• Leadership Development Opportunities
• Support Services, Financial Support, incentives
• Mentoring
• Follow-up services
• Guidance and Counseling
• Financial Literacy Education
• Entrepreneurial (Owning a Business) Training
• Labor Market information
• Post-secondary Preparation and Transition Activities

Steps for the YES! program:

• Eligibility Determination
• Objective Assessment
• Development of an ISS (Goal Plan)
• Program Participation
• Follow Up Services

Get started by attending an information session.

• Orientations are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 PM.
• To join, click here or paste this link into a new browser and save it until the next session is about to start.
• For assistance, call (346) 248-7799.
• Meeting ID: 992 5144 0356
• No meeting password is required.
• (Registration on Eventbrite is encouraged but not required.)

Services are based on eligibility.

Native Pathways serves low income, unemployed or underemployed Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiians through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

The program is responsible for assisting Native American participants to prepare for and obtain high quality or career-based employment opportunities that will result in increased family income and financial security.

To meet its goals, Native Pathways has established long-term relationships and collaborations with various job-training providers such as vocational and educational institutions, employer partners, regional workforce development boards, and various job development or ancillary agencies.

To be eligible for this program you must:

• Be a member of a Federally Recognized Tribe and
• Reside within Service Area (any of 122 West Texas counties) and
• Be unemployed, underemployed (earning a wage below your skillset or working part-time but desiring full-time employment), low-income, or seeking job training assistance

Free

The City of San Antonio provides scholarship assistance through the San Antonio Education Partnership (SAEP) at participating colleges and universities.

The San Antonio Education Partnership (SAEP) offers the SAEP Scholarship to students at 36 SAEP partner high schools. Road to Success (R2S) College Access and Success Advisors at each high school will guide students to meet the scholarship eligibility criteria.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:

• Sign the Student Commitment to College form
• Graduate with an overall 95% attendance rate
• Graduate with an overall 80% grade average
• Graduate from a participating high school
• Demonstrate financial need (FAFSA or TASFA required)
• Enroll full-time at a participating college or university

Click here to request an advising session.

Scholarship Awards:

• Community College - $600/semester
• Public University - $850/semester
• Private University - $1500/semester

Click here for the full list of participating colleges.

The City of San Antonio provides scholarship assistance through the San Antonio Education Partnership (SAEP) at participating colleges and universities.

The San Antonio Education Partnership (SAEP) offers the SAEP Scholarship to students at 36 SAEP partner high schools. Road to Success (R2S) College Access and Success Advisors at each high school will guide students to meet the scholarship eligibility criteria.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:

• Sign the Student Commitment to College form
• Graduate with an overall 95% attendance rate
• Graduate with an overall 80% grade average
• Graduate from a participating high school
• Demonstrate financial need (FAFSA or TASFA required)
• Enroll full-time at a participating college or university

Click here to request an advising session.

Scholarship Awards:

• Community College - $600/semester
• Public University - $850/semester
• Private University - $1500/semester

Click here for the full list of participating colleges.

The City of San Antonio provides scholarship assistance through the San Antonio Education Partnership (SAEP) at participating colleges and universities.

The San Antonio Education Partnership (SAEP) offers the SAEP Scholarship to students at 36 SAEP partner high schools. Road to Success (R2S) College Access and Success Advisors at each high school will guide students to meet the scholarship eligibility criteria.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:

• Sign the Student Commitment to College form
• Graduate with an overall 95% attendance rate
• Graduate with an overall 80% grade average
• Graduate from a participating high school
• Demonstrate financial need (FAFSA or TASFA required)
• Enroll full-time at a participating college or university

Click here to request an advising session.

Scholarship Awards:

• Community College - $600/semester
• Public University - $850/semester
• Private University - $1500/semester

Click here for the full list of participating colleges.

The City of San Antonio provides scholarship assistance through the San Antonio Education Partnership (SAEP) at participating colleges and universities.

The San Antonio Education Partnership (SAEP) offers the SAEP Scholarship to students at 36 SAEP partner high schools. Road to Success (R2S) College Access and Success Advisors at each high school will guide students to meet the scholarship eligibility criteria.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:

• Sign the Student Commitment to College form
• Graduate with an overall 95% attendance rate
• Graduate with an overall 80% grade average
• Graduate from a participating high school
• Demonstrate financial need (FAFSA or TASFA required)
• Enroll full-time at a participating college or university

Click here to request an advising session.

 Scholarship Awards:

The renewable $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to two candidates in need of tuition assistance for additional education who serve or want to serve his or her parish as an Administrator, Youth Minister, Parish Coordinator, or other roles.

This scholarship is geared towards those who have already obtained their bachelor’s degree and who are either enrolled or want to enroll in any Catholic graduate school in Texas, Arizona, Florida, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, or Mississippi. Applicants may also be enrolled in an extension program or at the Catholic University of America School of Canon Law.

Click here to download the application form.

Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter awards annually a scholarship for twelve hours or more to deserving students attending St. Philip’s College.

Mable Booker Lowery Scholarship Criteria

• Must be a female US Citizen of African descent;
• Must submit an SPC Official transcript reflecting a GPA of 2.9 or better;
• Must be enrolled in the Spring term, having completed at least
  12 Semester hours at the time you submit your application
  packet;
• Must have a declared major toward a degree and potentially a
  Baccalaureate Degree;
• Must provide an Autobiographical Statement (1-2 pages, double
  spaced, 12-point Times New Roman or Arial font) to include career
  goals, talents, college involvement, community volunteer
  service, personal needs and aspirations, AND official SPC
  transcript;
• Must submit the scholarship package no later than 4:00 PM on
  February 1 of the award year.

Leave the information packet in the Office of Records and
Registration, WEC 203, attn.: Ms. Shelton

For additional information, you may contact Ms. Gainer at the email or phone number below.

The scholarship will be presented by Mable Booker Lowery
Scholarship Committee, during the Spring semester.

The organization will contact the awardee.

College Preparatory Class

An in-depth college preparatory program designed to assist students in grades 7 - 11 navigate the complex process of building and submitting comprehensive, competitive scholarship application packages.

Registration fee is $50.00 to be paid in the first three months. Scholarships are available based on financial need.

Program Areas:

• Research grants and scholarships
• Effective communications skills
• Branding Skills
• Internships
• Resume and Essay Writing
• Field trips; College Road Trip
• Community Service Projects
• Financial Planning for Parents

NOTE: Program size limited to 35 students.

Grades 7 -11.

Contact us [email protected] or call 210-650-9440 and a full registration application will be mailed to you.

$50.00

This is our college scholarship program.

For information, please call or email us.

Sponsoring Student Scholarships at UTSA, UT Austin, UT Health Science Center and NSF contests.

Please email us for more information.

At the Green Beret Foundation, we know that one of the most important ways we can honor and assist our warriors is by giving their families a welcoming and supportive community.

Steel Mags Sisterhood

• The wives, survivors, and caregivers of Green Berets are ‘the Quiet Professionals behind the Quiet Professionals,’ with needs as unique as those of their soldiers. The Steel Mags program, exclusive to the Green Beret Foundation, provides them with the unconditional support, access to critical resources, advocacy, and experienced guidance that they need to build successful and thriving lives for themselves and their families. As the wives, mothers, daughters, and sisters of Green Berets, the Steel Mags embody the warrior ethos as they face life’s challenges and adversity head-on.

Click here to learn more and/or apply

The DOL Scholarship

• The DOL Scholarship is awarded to children of Green Berets who are pursuing their undergraduate degrees. The Scholarship is intended to be used solely for tuition. Applicants must be a child of a US Army Special Forces soldier. Children of U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers killed in action are not eligible for this scholarship.

Click here to apply 

The Athena Scholarship

• The Athena Scholarship is awarded to spouses of Green Berets who are pursuing their undergraduate or graduate degrees. The Scholarship is intended to be used solely for tuition. Applicants must be the spouse of a current or former U.S. Army Special Forces soldier.

Click here to apply

Spouse of the Year

• We are proud to honor the outstanding contributions and unwavering support of our Green Beret spouses. If you are a Green Beret spouse or know someone who is, we invite you to nominate them for our annual Spouse of the Year award. This award recognizes the incredible dedication, resilience, and sacrifice of our Green Beret spouses. Whether it's supporting their partner through deployments, volunteering in their community, or advocating for the needs of the Special Forces community, our spouses play an essential role in our mission.

Click here to apply

The Next Ridgeline

The Green Beret Foundation’s Next Ridgeline program recognizes that no two Green Berets are alike. So, to be effective, our program goals strive to provide a self-driven, individualized experience. This will allow each Green Beret to utilize the sources, networks, and opportunities that are unique as he is.

By leveraging a diverse group of veteran organizations that specifically work in select areas, the Next Ridgeline program will work to develop each Green Beret’s core capabilities, enhancing his performance in our focus areas and creating a superior individual who is prepared for transition into the civilian world.

Click here to request support

VA Benefits and Claims Support

In late 2018, the Green Beret Foundation absorbed the formerly known OASIS Group, which provided the Special Operations community a comprehensive understanding of Veterans Affairs processes and systems to ensure fair and thorough evaluations of disability claims.

Our VA Benefits & Claims Program provides pre- and post-9/11 Green Berets:

• Pre-transition briefings about Veterans Affairs benefits and processes for Green Berets and their loved ones.
• Preparation, presentation, and prosecution of an original or updated VA Disability Claim.
• Expert support to review current Military/Personnel Service Medical Records or Post-service VA Treatment records and locate any missing or archived documents as evidence to submit when filing your VA disability claim.
• Assess previous service documentation or records for a condition or an injury that could have potentially led to a service connection: the in-service injury or diagnosis.
• Vocational rehabilitation support and opportunities.

Click here to request support

The Bennie Adkins Foundation

The Bennie Adkins Foundation is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization not associated with the military services. Our purpose is to provide educational scholarships to deserving Special Forces non-commissioned officers seeking higher education as a means of assisting in their transition into civilian life. Scholarship funds can be used for tuition, books, fees, room and board, and other direct associated costs of higher education Funds will be transferred directly to the accredited institution.

Click here to apply

Over the years we have provided food to the poor, mentorship to the young, life skill training for adults and thousands of dollars to assist with educational goals of hundreds of individuals to help them accomplish their goals to make a contribution to make a positive difference for others in their lifetime.

Today we continue to do so with the support of hundreds of dedicated financial supporters and volunteers. The Community for Life Foundation represents not only the heart of its Founders and Executive Board Members but a community of people who have come together to give a "hand up" to those who desire to live not for themselves but to serve others to make a transformational difference one person at a time locally to reach the world globally.

Click here for undergraduate and graduate scholarship opportunities.

The City of San Antonio provides scholarship assistance through the San Antonio Education Partnership (SAEP) at participating colleges and universities.

The San Antonio Education Partnership (SAEP) offers the SAEP Scholarship to students at 36 SAEP partner high schools. Road to Success (R2S) College Access and Success Advisors at each high school will guide students to meet the scholarship eligibility criteria.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:

• Sign the Student Commitment to College form
• Graduate with an overall 95% attendance rate
• Graduate with an overall 80% grade average
• Graduate from a participating high school
• Demonstrate financial need (FAFSA or TASFA required)
• Enroll full-time at a participating college or university

Click here to request an advising session.

Scholarship Awards:

• Community College - $600/semester
• Public University - $850/semester
• Private University - $1500/semester

Click here for the full list of participating colleges.

The ABOVE not Beneath (ANB) SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARD CONFERENCE is designed to honor inspirational community leaders who work in the fields of both ministry and education. We seek to recognize and celebrate individuals who work tirelessly helping to enhance the quality of life of student's, both young and old, through education. The ceremony also awards scholarships to deserving individuals who plan to continue their education.

The ABOVE not Beneath (ANB) RETREAT consist of holistic encounters with God that brings rejuvenation and restoration to body, soul (mind) and spirit. This spiritual engagement focuses on intensifying ones awareness of God in every area of life. The event has been adapted to allow for safe participation during the pandemic. The five-week event encompass weekly mini zoom meetings to assist participants as they journey through the healing process.

Click here or contact us for more information and to review the ANB Retreat Covenant.

The City of San Antonio provides scholarship assistance through the San Antonio Education Partnership (SAEP) at participating colleges and universities.

The San Antonio Education Partnership (SAEP) offers the SAEP Scholarship to students at 36 SAEP partner high schools. Road to Success (R2S) College Access and Success Advisors at each high school will guide students to meet the scholarship eligibility criteria.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:

• Sign the Student Commitment to College form
• Graduate with an overall 95% attendance rate
• Graduate with an overall 80% grade average
• Graduate from a participating high school
• Demonstrate financial need (FAFSA or TASFA required)
• Enroll full-time at a participating college or university

Click here to request an advising session.

Scholarship Awards:

• Community College - $600/semester
• Public University - $850/semester
• Private University - $1500/semester

Click here for the full list of participating colleges.

The mission of the Advocacy Center is to support student success and wellbeing by providing integrated services and resources that address a variety of socioeconomic needs and mental health.

We will provide online counseling and case management support as well as emergency aid and access to community resources.  

Please contact the Alamo Colleges HELPLINE at 210-486-1111

8:00 AM-7:00 PM Monday-THursday and FRIday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

The Nighthawk's Nest Advocacy Center will continue to monitor its department email ([email protected]) and will check voicemail daily.  Please leave your name banner ID and student email.  A staff member will reach out to you within 2 business days.

Request forms

• Application for Advocacy Services
• Disability Support Services
• Mental Health Counseling Services

In-Person and Remote Services

• Case Management Services
• Counseling, Mental Health, and Recovery Support Services

Other Servicses

• Emergency Assistance
• Food Pantry
• Free or Low-Cost Internet & Devices

Click here to take a Mental Health test and for more information

It is free of charge for enrolled students. 

• Assistive Technology

Boysville offers graduating seniors the opportunity to further develop their adult skills while nurturing career and educational goals.

Each year, over 600 youth in Bexar County will age out of the foster care system without a support system to help them transition into adulthood. This age group is at-risk for homelessness, drug abuse, and incarceration. Our Supervised Independent Living Program is one of only eight programs in Texas to support young adults as they attend college or vocational school, work in the community, or enlist in the military.

Boysville’s Supervised Independent Living Program follows high school graduates as they progress from living at Boysville or in foster care to living independently by providing emotional and financial support as needed. Residents entering college or vocational school are eligible for book assistance, as well as living allowances. Housing, food allowance, and college living expenses as well as case management and therapeutic programs are offered to youths enrolled in the program.

A young adult must be working at least 80 hours a month, attending high school, taking 6 hours of college courses, or be involved in a volunteer/job skills program.

The application process:

• Young adults must complete the SIL application and obtain a referral from their DFPS caseworker.
• Once the referral and application are completed, it gets sent to state office for approval.
• Young adults will be interviewed and tour of the program.
• If accepted, the young adult must accept placement within 72 hours.

MZ Foundation awards scholarships to South Texas High School and College students who exhibit traits that Marty Zolkoski valued such as love, compassion, honor, and humility. Additionally, awardees are selected based upon criteria including their academic history, future goals and personal hardships. All scholarships are awarded in the hope that each donation inspires continued learning and advocates the necessity of giving.

Click here to download an application for a high school or college scholarship.

Mail completed applications to: 19026 Ridgewood Pkwy, Suite 225, San Antonio, TX 78259.

The City of San Antonio provides scholarship assistance through the San Antonio Education Partnership (SAEP) at participating colleges and universities.

The San Antonio Education Partnership (SAEP) offers the SAEP Scholarship to students at 36 SAEP partner high schools. Road to Success (R2S) College Access and Success Advisors at each high school will guide students to meet the scholarship eligibility criteria.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:

• Sign the Student Commitment to College form
• Graduate with an overall 95% attendance rate
• Graduate with an overall 80% grade average
• Graduate from a participating high school
• Demonstrate financial need (FAFSA or TASFA required)
• Enroll full-time at a participating college or university

Click here to request an advising session.

Scholarship Awards:

• Community College - $600/semester
• Public University - $850/semester
• Private University - $1500/semester

Click here for the full list of participating colleges.

The mission of the Somerset ISD Education Foundation is to enhance learning by supporting the students and staff of Somerset ISD through raising and distributing funds.

Click here for information on our grants.

Click here for scholarship application.

The Colburn-Pledge Music Scholarship provides college tuition assistance to young Texas string instrument players who are preparing for careers in classical music.

The scholarship awards are limited to the amount of the annual tuition to be charged by the school, college, university, or music teacher of the recipient’s choice, not to exceed $3,000 per recipient.

The scholarship was formerly associated under the auspices of The Colburn-Pledge Music Scholarship Foundation from 1985 to 2021, and now currently resides under the management of Musical Bridges Around the World. The previously-named foundation was formed by John Pledge with proceeds from the estates of his sister, Genevieve Pledge, and of Lois Colburn, both former members of the San Antonio Symphony, for the purpose of offering tuition aid to string players residing in Texas who are preparing for careers in classical music.

Applicants for financial aid must be music students pursuing the studies of a bowed string instrument (specifically violin, viola, cello, or double bass) in classical music at any nationally recognized music school, college, or university, or be studying with any nationally recognized music teacher, and have the intention of becoming a professional performing musician.

Applicants must be bona fide residents of the state of Texas on the date of making application and for a period of at least six (6) months prior thereto, or prior to having entered a music school, college, or university, if attending an out-of-state institution at the time of making such application.

Click here for application information.

The Brauner Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501 (c) 3 organization that Betty Brauner began in New York. Helping young people achieve their hopes and career dreams is a positive step in the right direction for all of us in building a stronger future together. We work with different agencies to help provide scholarships and mentoring opportunities to women, minorities, and those in need.

You can apply and create your own success story today!  Click here for scholarship information.

To donate, please click here.

Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) Youth Empowerment Services (YES!) offers no-cost services to eligible youth between the ages of 16-24 to gain the necessary education, training, and skills to enter the workforce and meet employer needs.

Services offered:

• Tutoring, study skills, training, instruction, and dropout prevention
• Alternative secondary school services or dropout recovery services
• Paid and Unpaid Work Experience
• Occupational Skills Training
• Education offered concurrently with workforce preparation and training for a specific occupation
• Leadership Development Opportunities
• Support Services, Financial Support, incentives
• Mentoring
• Follow-up services
• Guidance and Counseling
• Financial Literacy Education
• Entrepreneurial (Owning a Business) Training
• Labor Market information
• Post-secondary Preparation and Transition Activities

Steps for the YES! program:

• Eligibility Determination
• Objective Assessment
• Development of an ISS (Goal Plan)
• Program Participation
• Follow Up Services

Get started by attending an information session.

• Orientations are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 PM.
• To join, click here or paste this link into a new browser and save it until the next session is about to start.
• For assistance, call (346) 248-7799.
• Meeting ID: 992 5144 0356
• No meeting password is required.
• (Registration on Eventbrite is encouraged but not required.)

Services are based on eligibility.

Our One-Stop Career Centers offer job seekers employment information, career development training opportunities, life essentials support, and connections to various programs.

Program services include:

• Child Care Services
• Employer Services
• Job Seeker Services
• Veterans Services
• Vocational Rehabilitation Services
• Youth Empowerment Services (YES!)

Resources include:

• Jobs KIOSK
• Parking Lot WiFi
• Computer Access
• Career Assessment Tools

Click here or call the number below to get started.

Workforce Solutions Alamo can connect you to jobs, work experience opportunities, and training programs.

This opportunity supports jobs and training in our targeted occupation list. These jobs are currently in high demand for the 13-County Workforce Solutions Alamo area.

Industries include:

• Construction
• IT/Cybersecurity
• Healthcare
• Education
• Manufacturing
• Aerospace

For more information on our Top Industries please click here.

Call to get connected to paid work experience, training for in-demand careers, and job placement services.

Workforce Solutions Alamo can connect you to jobs, work experience opportunities, and training programs.

This opportunity supports jobs and training in our targeted occupation list. These jobs are currently in high demand for the 13-County Workforce Solutions Alamo area.

Industries include:

• Construction
• IT/Cybersecurity
• Healthcare
• Education
• Manufacturing
• Aerospace.

For more information on our Top Industries please click here.

Call to get connected to paid work experience, training for in-demand careers, and job placement services.