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Project QUEST believes that long-term training results in long-term employment, family wages, benefits and an improved lifestyle for participants and their families.

The programs we offer are college-based studies and most are directed toward associate degrees from one of the area community colleges or professional training institutes. Some courses of study are based on certificate programs approved by the State of Texas and various licensing boards and, in some cases, may be offered through regional, state-certified private training facilities.

Click here to apply now.

Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Updated within the last year

Turn your hand-on abilities into higher earning opportunities! With qualified skills training and job placement, we can help you land a manufacturing or trade career in HVAC, plumbing, welding, auto services, construction technology and more!

Training includes:

  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Air Condiitioning & Heating
  • Aircraft Mechanic
  • Auto Service Technican
  • Commercial Drivers License
  • Construction Technology
  • Culinary Arts
  • Diesel Mechanic
  • Electrical Trades
  • Logistics
  • Machine Tool Operator
  • Plumber 
  • Warehouse Management
  • Welder

Click here for application and eligibility requirements.

Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Updated within the last year

Our program is designed to assist students that may not be college ready gain the skills needed for a college training, without first completing developmental education or High School equivalency (GED).

The Alamo Adult Education Initiative provides training and employment assistance to workers and students who require basic skill development in order to succeed in technical training. Alamo Adult Education students benefit from technical training that is aligned with reading, writing, math or language skills needed for the job.

  • Earn a certification in a training field of your career pathway
  • Accelerated curriculum
  • Work-based learning/externships & Career services in certain trainings
  • Our Career Navigators case manage all students enrolled in classes.

Some certifications do not require a GED/Diploma; however, the Alamo Adult Education Program will work with you to get your GED and certification.

Click here for more information.

Click here for a list of FAQS.

Anyone applying for any Alamo Adult Education Program must attend the Smart Choice program.

The training is at no cost to the student; however, attendance is top priority to succeed and we hold students accountable for attendance.

Alamo Adult Education Program Send email
(210) 485-0278
Updated within the last year

Behavioral Innovations offers personalized ABA services and autism diagnostic assessment services for children with autism.

Our centers offer evidence-based interventions and are staffed by experienced professionals committed to helping your child reach their fullest potential.

If you have been looking for a nearby school for autism, take the first step towards a brighter future for your child and contact us today.

Click here to learn more.

Click here to schedule an evaluation.

At Behavioral Innovations, we accept most major insurance plans. Our experienced insurance specialists can assist you through this complex insurance journey. Click here for the list of insurances we accept.

Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last month

Summer camps offered for a variety of subjects. Camps vary in length. Many camps are designed for middle school or high school students, some are for much younger participants:

  • Band
  • Ballet
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Coding
  • Cybersecurity
  • Game Development
  • Engineering and Robotics
  • Pre-med
  • Soccer
  • Softball

Prices for each camp vary.

Updated within the last 1 month.

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, hundreds of employers, training providers and 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 for you. 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 full list of programs can be found here.

Our full 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.

Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM , 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM , 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM , 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM , 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM , 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Sean Strambler Send email
(210) 582-1516
Updated within the last 1 month.

Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) work experience program is an opportunity to provide qualified candidates a supervised, structured learning environment to develop work habits and gain occupational skills with the goal of full-time employment. The aim is to increase the participating trainee’s likelihood of securing regular unsubsidized employment.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

  • Provide an eligible trainee for interview
  • Work Experience/Subsidized Employment Agreement, Supervisor Handbook, and Injury Report Form Documents
  • During the program, we are considered the employer of record.
  • The length of the program is 240 hours extensions based on available funding and approval.
  • No incumbent employees are eligible.
  • No overtime is permitted; trainees must not exceed 40 hours per week.
  • No pay for holidays, sick days, or vacation.
  • We cover the trainee’s liability and Worker’s Compensation insurance in the event of an onsite accident.
  • Companies provide tools, supplies, and equipment needed for the work experience assignment.
  • Trainees must submit a bi-weekly timesheet to us for work experience payment.
  • The pay period is bi-weekly.
  • The pay rate is determined by the employer, which is to be the exact amount any other employee at the same level in the same position would be paid (prevailing wage).
  • The company notifies our organization of any trainee misconduct. 
  • A trainee will not displace, replace, or prevent the employment of an individual not participating in the work experience program.
  • Processing takes approximately ten (10) working days to complete with accurate paperwork for participants.
  • The participant must not begin work until the placement is approved.

To participate must be authorized to work in the United States and meet WIOA Adult Dislocated Worker eligibility and meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • Less than two (2) years with the last employer
  • Less than two (2) years of total work experience
  • Five (5) or more jobs in the last two (2) years
  • Work skills that need upgrading
  • No work experience in the last two (2) years
  • Classroom training, but no work experience
Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

*Closed from 12:00 to 1:30 pm for lunch
Updated within the last year

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.

Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

*Closed from 12:00 to 1:30 pm for lunch
Updated within the last year

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.

Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

*Closed from 12:00 to 1:30 pm for lunch
Updated within the last year
Notice

If you are seeking emergency shelter services for a child between the ages of 5 and 17, please call (210) 273-0813.

For Transitional Living Program services to unsheltered young adults 18-24 years, please call (210) 349-3610. 

The TurningPoint Transitional Living program helps youth who have aged out of foster care and other homeless youth by providing a safe place to live, learn, and become productive, empowered members of our community.

The program includes:

  • professional case management
  • weekly counseling
  • job and life skills training
  • educational assistance
  • resource referrals

Call for more information.

Youth 18-24 years old

Updated within the last month

Disengaged youth are 16- to 24-year-olds who are neither in school nor working and need options and resources to guide them toward becoming financially, emotionally, and socially secure adults. Bexar County is home to an estimated 35,000 disengaged youths. This accounts for 15% of this demographic, making San Antonio one of the highest risk cities in the nation. RESET aims to address this issue by providing a career pathway to becoming a certified Community Health Worker. RESET offers paid training, educational coaching, and case management for those selected to participate.

If you or someone you know would like to be considered for the program, please contact RESET Client Service Manager Natalie Aguayo. 

Click here for the RESET Interest Form.

Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Natalia Aguayo Send email
Updated within the last 2 months.

The “¡Échale Gas!” Small Business Workshops allow Southside small business owners and entrepreneurs to learn the fundamentals and the latest trends for effective business development and management.

The workshops educate and connect participants with resources to support small business development, expansion, and retention.

Southside First conducts monthly, in-person, and online free small business workshops in strategic locations throughout San Antonio’s Southside, which includes City of San Antonio Council Districts 3, 4, and 5.

The programming is based on Southside First’s Community and Business Surveys conducted in the Quintana and Mission San Jose neighborhoods and in partnership with the St. Mary’s University Harvey Najim Center for Business Innovation and Social Responsibility.

Click here to see the calendar of upcoming events.

Gabriela Cadena
(210) 970-0936
Updated within the last 4 months.

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.

Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM , 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM , 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM , 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM , 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM , 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Sean Strambler Send email
(210) 582-1516
Updated within the last 1 month.

Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) work experience program is an opportunity to provide qualified candidates a supervised, structured learning environment to develop work habits and gain occupational skills with the goal of full-time employment. The aim is to increase the participating trainee’s likelihood of securing regular unsubsidized employment.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

  • Provide an eligible trainee for interview
  • Work Experience/Subsidized Employment Agreement, Supervisor Handbook, and Injury Report Form Documents
  • During the program, we are considered the employer of record.
  • The length of the program is 240 hours extensions based on available funding and approval.
  • No incumbent employees are eligible.
  • No overtime is permitted; trainees must not exceed 40 hours per week.
  • No pay for holidays, sick days, or vacation.
  • We cover the trainee’s liability and Worker’s Compensation insurance in the event of an onsite accident.
  • Companies provide tools, supplies, and equipment needed for the work experience assignment.
  • Trainees must submit a bi-weekly timesheet to us for work experience payment.
  • The pay period is bi-weekly.
  • The pay rate is determined by the employer, which is to be the exact amount any other employee at the same level in the same position would be paid (prevailing wage).
  • The company notifies our organization of any trainee misconduct. 
  • A trainee will not displace, replace, or prevent the employment of an individual not participating in the work experience program.
  • Processing takes approximately ten (10) working days to complete with accurate paperwork for participants.
  • The participant must not begin work until the placement is approved.

To participate must be authorized to work in the United States and meet WIOA Adult Dislocated Worker eligibility and meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • Less than two (2) years with the last employer
  • Less than two (2) years of total work experience
  • Five (5) or more jobs in the last two (2) years
  • Work skills that need upgrading
  • No work experience in the last two (2) years
  • Classroom training, but no work experience
Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

*Closed from 12:00 to 1:30 pm for lunch
Updated within the last year

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.

Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

*Closed from 12:00 to 1:30 pm for lunch
Updated within the last year

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.

Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

*Closed from 12:00 to 1:30 pm for lunch
Updated within the last year

We offer resources for in- and out-of-school youth including:

  • Paid internships
  • Goal setting
  • Leadership development
  • College preparation
  • Job training
  • Life skills training

Must be currently enrolled in middle or high school or a young adult under the age of 24 and a Texas resident.

Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last year

Pre-K 4 SA understands that you want professional learning that helps you make a powerful impact on children’s lives. That’s why we design every workshop, seminar, and coaching session to produce the maximum takeaway and beneficial “Aha!” moments specifically for early childhood educators.

The Professional Learning Department at Pre-K 4 SA consists of 16 learning specialists dedicated to mentoring and educating early childhood education teachers, leaders, coaches, and specialists.

Our purpose is to increase the number of highly skilled Pre-K through 3rd-grade educators in San Antonio, improve teacher credentialing, serve as the pipeline for ECE leadership, and increase the number of accredited ECE Centers in the city.

Educators, join KickUp to gain access and register for all of Pre-K 4 SA's professional learning opportunities. Click here to create an account or here to log in.

Hours
Monday: 7:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 7:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Kristina Herrera
(210) 206-2900
Updated within the last month

Fuerza Unida organizes monthly meetings facilitated by representatives, which include other non-profit organizations, businesses, lawyers and/or government officials.

We offer a variety of workshops, training classes and presentations focusing on issues affecting our community.

Free

Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Last Tuesday of the Month: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Petra Mata
(210) 927-2294
Updated within the last 1 month.

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, Alamo Colleges District, is a proud partner of Ready to Work, an educational and job placement program to help San Antonio residents improve their quality of life.

This one-of-a-kind program connects San Antonians to education, quality jobs, and, ultimately, well-paid careers that can sustain their families.

Eligibility Requirements can be found here.

Services include:

  • Intakes
  • Enrollment Coach
  • Case Management
  • Job Placement
  • Training that includes:
  • High School Equivalency
  • Certification Courses
  • Associate Degrees
  • Bachelor’s Degrees

Click here for more information.

We’ll coach you from application to enrollment through job placement and long-term success.

 
Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

ACD - RTW Program Send email
(210) 486-9675
Updated within the last 3 months.

Our program is designed to assist students that may not be college ready gain the skills needed for a college training, without first completing developmental education or High School equivalency (GED).

The Alamo Adult Education Initiative provides training and employment assistance to workers and students who require basic skill development in order to succeed in technical training. Alamo Adult Education students benefit from technical training that is aligned with reading, writing, math or language skills needed for the job.

  • Earn a certification in a training field of your career pathway
  • Accelerated curriculum
  • Work-based learning/externships & Career services in certain trainings
  • Our Career Navigators case manage all students enrolled in classes.

Some certifications do not require a GED/Diploma; however, the Alamo Adult Education Program will work with you to get your GED and certification.

Click here for more information.

Click here for a list of FAQS.

Anyone applying for any Alamo Adult Education Program must attend the Smart Choice program.

The training is at no cost to the student; however, attendance is top priority to succeed and we hold students accountable for attendance. 

Alamo Adult Education Program Send email
(210) 485-0278
Updated within the last year

Through Family Service Workforce Development you have access to GED courses, job training, and college classes.

Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last 3 months.

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, Alamo Colleges District, is a proud partner of Ready to Work, an educational and job placement program to help San Antonio residents improve their quality of life.

This one-of-a-kind program connects San Antonians to education, quality jobs, and, ultimately, well-paid careers that can sustain their families.

Eligibility Requirements can be found here.

Services include:

  • Intakes
  • Enrollment Coach
  • Case Management
  • Job Placement
  • Training that includes:
  • High School Equivalency
  • Certification Courses
  • Associate Degrees
  • Bachelor’s Degrees

Click here for more information.

We’ll coach you from application to enrollment through job placement and long-term success.

 
Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

ACD - RTW Program Send email
(210) 486-9675
Updated within the last 3 months.

Our program is designed to assist students that may not be college ready gain the skills needed for a college training, without first completing developmental education or High School equivalency (GED).

The Alamo Adult Education Initiative provides training and employment assistance to workers and students who require basic skill development in order to succeed in technical training. Alamo Adult Education students benefit from technical training that is aligned with reading, writing, math or language skills needed for the job.

  • Earn a certification in a training field of your career pathway
  • Accelerated curriculum
  • Work-based learning/externships & Career services in certain trainings
  • Our Career Navigators case manage all students enrolled in classes.

Some certifications do not require a GED/Diploma; however, the Alamo Adult Education Program will work with you to get your GED and certification.

Click here for more information.

Click here for a list of FAQS.

Anyone applying for any Alamo Adult Education Program must attend the Smart Choice program.

The training is at no cost to the student; however, attendance is top priority to succeed and we hold students accountable for attendance. 

Alamo Adult Education Program Send email
(210) 485-0278
Updated within the last year

Have you always wanted a different career? Have you been wanting to further your education? Now is the perfect time!

Through Family Service Workforce Development you have access to GED courses, job training, and college classes. We want you to pursue the career of your dreams, and we can help.

New career opportunities can include:

  • Certified Nursing Assist. (CNA)
  • Community Health Worker Child Development Associate
  • Information Technology Security
  • Medical Front Office
  • Medical Assistant
  • Pharmacy Technician

We also connect individuals to GED and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.

To learn how you can make a positive change and start a new, exciting career, contact our Workforce and Financial Sustainability Team, or call (210) 431-4425 to attend an information session.

Updated within the last 5 months.

What is a Scholar?
A scholar is an individual who is selected to be part of the Remanent Healing Academy. They attend a 9-week program.

What is an Alumni?
Once a scholar completes the Remanent Healing Academy, they become alumni and will continue to receive support for 12 months after completing the 9-week program.

Frontline Advocate
Alumni will have the opportunity to utilize the leadership skills learned by helping other scholars develop skills for continued success.

Eligibility 

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must have been formally incarcerated through Bexar County.
  • Must complete the enrollment process.
  • Must be willing to attend daily sessions from 10 am-3 pm daily for the 9-week duration. 

Program Benefits 

  • Receive $15 per hour while enrolled in the program.
  • Receive 12 months of supportive services following graduation. 
  • Eligible to receive a 2-year scholarship with Alamo Colleges upon program completion. 

What to expect.

The 9-week Turning Point Program through FREED Texas focuses on the following: 

  • Peer Support
  • Education
  • Civics and Divinity
  • Employment
  • Health and wellness.

Scholars attending the program will learn about each area of focus called Pillars. Classes are facilitated by leaders in each field and alumni. Learning is interactive and supportive.

Click here to apply

Updated within the last month

Westside Education & Training Center (WETC), located in Westside San Antonio, in the heart of the Edgewood community, opened in 2006 to improve the education and skill levels of students and community residents served by bridging the gap between education and high-skill, high-wage jobs through the alignment of education and workforce development efforts to ensure students and residents with opportunities to acquire the advanced education and skills necessary to be competitive in the workforce and to support the region’s targeted driver industries and the availability of trained and ready workforce.

WETC offers the following programs and services:

  • I-BEST: Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training
  • NVC Water Resource Science Program
  • NVC Community Health Worker Program
  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • General Education Diploma (GED)
  • Small Business Development
  • Financial Empowerment
  • La Printeria
  • GED Testing
  • Community Computer Lab
  • Financial Aid and Admissions Assistance
  • Placement Testing
  • Advising and Registration
  • Public Allies
  • Food Pantry
  • Healthy Lifestyles

Some services are for Alamo Colleges students only but others are open to prospective students and the community at large. Call for details.

Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last 3 months.

SA Life Academy offers a standard-based day program designed to meet the holistic needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Certified Special Education teachers design a stimulating curriculum that includes relationship building, art, recreational therapy, health and wellness, community outreach, and life and job-skills training. 

SA Life Academy also collaborates with volunteers and professionals throughout the community to offer specialized classes such as yoga, recreational therapy, and gardening. Through community integration which includes 5-6 hours of volunteerism per week, SA Life Academy students give back to the community in a meaningful way.

There are no more than 12 students per day in each class.

To be considered for admission to SA Life Academy, applicants must meet the following requirements:
• Must be diagnosed with an intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD)
• Must be 18 or over
• Must not exhibit aggressive behavior or be a danger to themselves or others
• Must not be at high risk for elopement (running away)
• Must be able to handle reasonably crowded or stimulating environments in the community
• Independence with toileting and hygiene (does not require assistance)
• Must not be medically fragile or need extensive medical care (No onsite nurse or medical staff)

Call for information about fee coverage options.

Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Cindy Boynton Send email
(210) 382-1247
Samantha Pety
(210) 382-1247
Updated within the last month

Free material assistance for college students or clients in an active job search program.

Must be 18-24 years old and show proof of college or program enrollment.

Services are free of charge.

Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 3:30 PM
Saturday: 1:00 PM
Sunday: CLOSED

Beatrice Alcoser
(210) 447-7715
Marquica Reed
(210) 437-0888
Updated within the last month

Peer Learning Cohorts

Select nonprofits work together for 36 months to become more efficient and effective leaders so their organizations operate at peak performance.

Each year, our Capacity Building Program forms a Peer Learning Cohort consisting of select nonprofits that agree to work together for 36 months at becoming more efficient, effective, and cooperative. They dig deep on leadership development, continuous learning processes, managing, planning, oversight, and generating resources. The goal: to help vital nonprofits operate at peak performance.

The organizations involved represent a breadth of services being offered in San Antonio, from after-school activities to distressed housing restoration to mental health support and more. Each nonprofit is provided with an external assessment using the Impact Capacity Assessment Tool (iCAT), which helps orient them to the work ahead. In the first year, cohort members meet on five occasions, connecting through peer learning opportunities, and creating the potential for lasting collaborations that can benefit communities for years to come.

Click here for program information.

Updated within the last 2 months.