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Services available in the Good Careers Centers include:
- Job preparation, placement, retention and advancement.
- Access to equipment, assistance with job searches and case managers who provide resume templates, complete assessments and United Way referrals and supports.
- Home, education and car savings programs whereby if qualified, people can save a $1 to have it matched by $3 and $4 depending upon the funded program availability.
- Access to free and low-cost preventive health services through our partnership with the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District and University Health System. We have already provided over 10,000 health services, including thousands of health screenings and nearly 7,000 immunizations.
- Access to financial literacy programs and banking services that are designed to mitigate predatory lending practices.
- Career training and certifications in fields such as information technology and health care and assistance in completing pre-requisites such as GED certificates.
- Referrals to local programs and services such as Food Stamps, TANF, Medicaid, etc.
- Registering to volunteer to complete community service hours, all the while having access to Goodwill's services.
If you have a hearing or vision disability, we can coordinate support for you.
COVID-19 Notice
The Kingdom Restoration Lab has resumed services.
Members of our congregation and ministry partners such as the SA Hope Center (formerly the Christian Hope Resource Center, or CHRC), Christian Assistance Ministries (CAM), Any Woman Can (AWC), and others provide opportunities toward holistic transformation for neighbors who are struggling.
Mentors from SA Hope Center are available to meet with guests to develop a long-term proactive plan to become more self-sufficient.
- Driver's License and ID's:
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM
- Health Clinic on Thursday
Free.
At the Dress for Success San Antonio Career Center, we have a knowledgable staff and a wide range of tools to get you started on the path towards a new career.
We offer:
- Computers available (first come, first serve)
- Internet job searching
- Apply online for numerous jobs
- Email potential employers
- Build and securely store your job-winning resume
- Printer, telephone, and fax available
- Professional lending library
Appointment required for one-on-one assistance with job search, resume building and learning to take on-line courses.
Free.
COVID-19 Notice
Call for current service hours and other details.
Must be 18-24 years old and show proof of college or program enrollment.
Services are free of charge.
(210) 437-0888
Money Smart Classes: Case management staff, in partnership with financial organizations trained in FDIC curriculum, offer quarterly Money Smart classes at our public housing communities. Topics include: borrowing basics, pay yourself first, banking services, budgeting, repairing your credit, and homeownership.
Back To School Drives: FSS case managers organize back-to-school drives to help residents with costs of school supplies. The funds raised pay for school supplies, uniforms, immunizations and haircuts.
Health Fairs: Case managers participate in and support community health fairs.
Employment Fairs: Family Self-sufficiency provides residents information on upcoming job fairs and assists with transportation, resume preparation, interview technique and necessary job skills.
Summer Youth Employment: HABC provides youth, ages 14 to 24, the opportunity to learn on-the-job training during the summer months. Employment may be with HABC or with one of our partners.
Thanksgiving Baskets: During the holiday season, case and property management staff identify needy families and supply holiday meals to them.
COVID-19 Notice
Due to health and safety concerns, our in-person services are temporarily suspended. At this time, we are providing
• One-to-one tutoring online or children 5-22 who have disabilities. Small stipend accepted
• One-to-one money management, conflict resolution, interview prep,
• Providing communication to serve as an outlet for the challenges of now being a shut-in.
RTS also has resources in the community for family’s needs. Call or text 210-844-5988 anytime.
As a teen, transitioning from home to living on your own is tough enough. It's especially hard if you have a disability. I assist young adults with learning the skills that they need to successfully live on their own, hold a job and integrate into the community.
All services are delivered at the client's location.
COVID-19 Notice
Due to safety concerns, we have suspended most face-to-face events and programs. Some assistance is available. We are working with near east side organizations to meet the needs of our area on a case-by-case basis. Click here to send an email with your request.
Life Choices is an array of training and educational services for adults, tailored to each individual's strengths, needs and goals. Services might include such things as identifying and initiating job training, life skills classes, mentoring and counseling. Computers are available for Internet research and resume writing.
All H.I.S. BridgeBuilders services are available to our neighbors in and around the East Meadows (formerly Wheatley Courts) area.
Free.
(210) 543-7200
Verdant EDU is an educational support company that specializes in helping school districts in San Antonio find talent. We work with educators, free of charge, by helping them find roles in San Antonio area school districts.
Goodwill has a long and proud history of serving our country's veterans and their family members as they transition to civilian life. Our Career Services Specialists are here to help remove employment barriers with specialized, no cost career assistance. Our programs are individualized and tailored to the unique needs of every veteran.
Training That's Anything But Basic
Our goal is to help veterans successfully search and find a meaningful career. Leverage the training received in the military to find employment in a similar field or providing the necessary resources to start a new career. We can also assist with financial planning and career training for in-demand job categories including:
- Nurse's Aide
- Pharmacy Technician
- Commercial Truck Drivers and more
Our career services are offered at no cost to veterans and include:
- Employer connection
- Certification training
- Financial planning
- Career coaching
- Resume development
- Job search assistance
- Interview strategies
- Interest skills assessment
Veterans career services are available at all 8 Goodwill San Antonio Good Careers Centers.
Good Careers Center Workshops: Every month the Good Careers Centers host workshops that can assist veterans and former active duty service personnel in transitioning from the military to the civilian workforce. View our Events Calendar for a current schedule of events.
We assist veterans in finding employment opportunities through our partnerships within the communities we serve.
This program serves Veterans and their families, regardless of their affiliation with St Philip's College.
Are you ready to leave the past behind and start over? For those who want to start a new life, a better life, Changin' Lives is here to offer resources, to listen, and to let you know that you are not alone. We work through your challenges to help you reach your goals.
We want to help you become a self-sufficient, successful, productive citizen of our community by connecting you with felony-friendly employers, affordable housing resources, medical and social services referrals, mentoring, and one-on-one client case management.
By appointment only. Please call during business hours to schedule an appointment.
Free
(210) 797-4343
COVID-19 Notice
Resources are still available by appointment through apartment office. Group sessions or classes are canceled due to safety concerns.
Families and individuals living in CHR affordable housing communities have access to supportive social services such as:
- Homework help and tutoring
- After-school snacks and summer lunches
- Adult education programs
- ESL assistance
- Financial literacy programs
- Job readiness preparation
- And more
Free for residents of San Juan Square 1.
by City of San Antonio (COSA), Department of Human Services (DHS)
COVID-19 Notice
To limit the spread of COIVID-19, this center has been closed until further notice.
The NXT Level Youth Opportunity Center, managed by the City's Department of Human Services in coordination with Goodwill and Communities in Schools, assists young adults (16-24) disengaged youth with the steps necessary to go back to school or find a job related to their interest
NXT Level is a City of San Antonio program partnered with Communities in Schools (CIS) and Goodwill Industries. The program serves young adults between the ages of 16 and 24 who are disconnected from education, work, and major societal support systems.
We are committed to providing a safe space where every 16 to 24 year old achieves their personal, educational, and/or career goals.
We connect each participant with a life and education/career coach. Coaches offer on-going case management, counseling, life skills, and referrals to community partners with demonstrated success.
Anyone between the ages of 16-24 who resides in San Antonio qualifies for the services and can either schedule an appointment or walk in to meet with a NXT Level coach.
Free.
COVID-19 Notice
Resources are still available by appointment through apartment office. Group sessions or classes are canceled due to safety concerns.
Families and individuals living in CHR affordable housing communities have access to supportive social services such as:
- Homework help and tutoring
- After-school snacks and summer lunches
- Adult education programs
- ESL assistance
- Financial literacy programs
- Job readiness preparation
- And more
Free for residents of San Juan Square 2.
The Training for Job Success program is designed to support income-eligible residents as they prepare for better employment that can lead their families to self-sufficiency.
Following are some of the resources and services available through the Training for Job Success Program:
- Job readiness activities such as assistance with résumé writing, interviewing skills and job leads
- Full-tuition scholarship opportunities for Alamo Colleges Demand Occupations Training Programs
- Textbooks, supplies and uniforms required for Demand Occupations Training Programs
- One-on-One career coaching, case management services, and counseling services
- Assistance with utilities and rent
- Connection to other community resources
Individuals and families and in the San Antonio/ Bexar County community who meet income criteria upon enrollment into the program. For more information, please contact the program.
COVID-19 Notice
2020 Fall Classes are available in four formats:
Option 1: Enhanced In-Person Plan: This is the traditional adult education class provided on site/in-person with enhanced SAISD safety precautions such as following CDC social distancing guidelines with a smaller teacher-student class ratio, increased hand sanitizer availability, increased frequency of sanitation of high touch areas, etc.
Option 2: Enhanced In-Person and Remote Class Instruction Plan: This hybrid class combines in-person instruction with remote class instruction (join via Zoom) concurrently with increased safety and disinfecting measures as listed in Option 1.
Option 3: Scheduled remote Class Instruction Plan: Students don't come to any site to attend class. Instead, they join an online class via Zoom at a specified scheduled time to participate in remote/online learning. Enrollment, testing, and instruction would be offered 100% online. Students must meet technology requirements to participate in this plan.
Option 4: Distance Learning Plan: Students use web-based program to access learning curriculum aligned to the Texas Workforce Commission Content Standards designed to fill-in learning gaps the students need to achieve educational goals. Students must meet technology requirements to participate in this plan.
We have an open admissions policy for most classes that will provide you with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills to be successful in today's technological and global economy. SAISD Adult and Community Education is proud to be a leader in innovation and student diversity.
Texas Residents click here to register for adult education classes.
The SAISD Adult Education Literacy (AEL) program embraces success for all adult learners, helping them define what success means to them in order to guide them on a path toward continued improvement and growth. The program’s mission is to ensure that all adults who live in Texas have the skills necessary to function effectively in their personal and family lives, in the workplace and in the community.
The SAISD Adult and Community Education program offers the following classes at over 23 locations throughout San Antonio, Monday through Thursday and on Saturday (morning and evenings).
Services offered under the Adult Education are FREE of charge to the community and include the following:
- ASE/GED preparation
- ABE/ASE/GED for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
recipients - Adult Basic Education in English & Spanish (Math, Reading and Writing)
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- English Literacy Civics (EL Civics)/Citizenship
- Preparation for post-secondary education and training (Transitions)
- Distance Learning (online classes)
New classes:
- IT Fundamentals+ Certification
- Basic Computer Skills Certification
Specialized services include:
- IET career training combined with workforce preparation and academic support
- Integrated EL CIVICS (ESL/EL CIVICS/Career Training)
- Employer partnerships: Contextualized TXCHSE or ESL based on employer needs
Some fees may apply. Contact for more details.
COVID-19 Notice
Our manufacturing center remains open as an essential business, and our facilities team has been working nonstop to ensure all of our facilities are clean and our employees are safe.
These services include customized, one-on-one training in assistive technology and mainstream applications, including those from Microsoft and Apple. Keyboarding classes are also offered. TETU uses typing tutorials accessible to blind and vision impaired users.
By maintaining a "state of the art" technology unit equipped with the latest computer systems, adaptive hardware and software, and popular office programs the San Antonio Lighthouse is able to provide demonstrations, evaluations and training on the following:
- Touch Typing
- 10-Key
- Large Print
- Speech Recognition
- Note Taking Devices
- One-Handed Keyboards
- Hardware & Terminology
- Operating Systems
- Screen Readers
- Braille Displays
- Scanning Software
- CCTVs (All types)
As new programs and technology evolve, they are added to our list. All services are tailored to the individual’s needs.
For information, contact Vince Boyd at 210-531-1506.
Visually impaired or totally blind.
Regarding fees for services please contact Michael Guajardo.
COVID-19 Notice
Our manufacturing center remains open as an essential business, and our facilities team has been working nonstop to ensure all of our facilities are clean and our employees are safe.
In today’s job market, finding employment can be a time consuming and sometimes frustrating process. To compete you need to market yourself successfully. Looking for a job is an infrequent activity and most people are unprepared to meet these demands.
The San Antonio Lighthouse offers job readiness training services to help individuals who are blind or vision impaired refine their job seeking skills with the following steps.
- Completing applications
- Preparing a resume
- Writing cover and thank you letters
- Searching for jobs
- Identifying and avoiding common pitfalls encountered in a new job
Job Coaching is available to assist individuals transitioning into the workforce. Supported employment services are offered for those individuals who need additional assistance in their job search.
(210) 531-1506
COVID-19 Notice
Our manufacturing center remains open as an essential business, and our facilities team has been working nonstop to ensure all of our facilities are clean and our employees are safe.
The program provides high school students with special needs ages 16 to 22 years with vocational training and soft skills needed for employment. Our goal is to help students become more marketable when faced with competitive employment opportunities after graduation from the school system. The program offers hands-on simulation of various career opportunities such as housekeeping, janitorial, laundry service, food service, material handling, assembly, retail, basic bicycle repair, basic floral design, and warehouse. The program also provides interpersonal skills training, time management, keyboarding, resume building, job interviewing skills, job seeking skills and use of adaptive aides.
(210) 531-1507
COVID-19 Notice
Our manufacturing center remains open as an essential business, and our facilities team has been working nonstop to ensure all of our facilities are clean and our employees are safe.
While specific job skills may facilitate in obtaining a job, effective interpersonal skills and good employee traits offer long-term job success. Training for these specific areas is provided through seminars, group discussions, special presentations and role-playing.
Topics include:
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Problem Solving
- Working with difficult people
- Conflict Resolution
- Ethics in the Work Place
- Effective Communications
- Assertiveness Training
- Work Place Etiquette
- Goal Setting
- Dress for Success
- Self Motivation
Professional Counselors offer the support needed to overcome personal challenges. Bilingual counseling is available.
(210) 531-1506
We offer the following classes:
- DWI
- Anger management
- Theft
- Life skills
- Resume building
- Computer classes
We endeavor to partner with local school districts and community colleges to provide higher levels of education.
Formerly incarcerated.
Faith & Work guides people to discover God’s purpose for their lives and how to fulfill that purpose through their work. Participants are provided the opportunity and tools to achieve their full potential as they become more confident in their ability to succeed at work, become leaders, and positively influence their work environments.
Participants will learn to:
- Explore their gifts and talents
- Write a resume
- Interview
- Use job search techniques
- Set goals
- Network
- Communicate effectively
- Relate to others interpersonally
- Overcome personal & perceived roadblocks
- Think like a boss and apply appropriate workplace etiquette and behavior
COVID-19 Notice
The SA Hope Center is OPEN Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and we remain committed to serving our most vulnerable neighbors.
For help with food or other needs, please call (210) 732-3776.
Case managers are available to provide phone, virtual, or in-person services to help with employment, parenting classes, financial literacy, and others.
Safety measures will include mandatory face masks, social distancing in lobby and classrooms, plexiglass barriers in office spaces, and limiting building capacities.
Please refer to our program listings below for further details.
The Journey to Success program provides a dedicated case manager who leads workshops for job readiness.
Workshops cover topics such as resume writing, interview skills, and how to complete employment applications.
Services available in the Good Careers Centers include:
- Job preparation, placement, retention and advancement.
- Access to equipment, assistance with job searches and case managers who provide resume templates, complete assessments and United Way referrals and supports.
- Home, education and car savings programs whereby if qualified, people can save a $1 to have it matched by $3 and $4 depending upon the funded program availability.
- Access to free and low-cost preventive health services through our partnership with the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District and University Health System. We have already provided over 10,000 health services, including thousands of health screenings and nearly 7,000 immunizations.
- Access to financial literacy programs and banking services that are designed to mitigate predatory lending practices.
- Career training and certifications in fields such as information technology and health care and assistance in completing pre-requisites such as GED certificates.
- Referrals to local programs and services such as Food Stamps, TANF, Medicaid, etc.
- Registering to volunteer to complete community service hours, all the while having access to Goodwill's services.
If you have a hearing or vision disability, we can coordinate support for you.
COVID-19 Notice
Resources are still available by appointment through apartment office. Group sessions or classes are canceled due to safety concerns.
Families and individuals living in CHR affordable housing communities have access to supportive social services such as:
- Homework help and tutoring
- After-school snacks and summer lunches
- Adult education programs
- ESL assistance
- Financial literacy programs
- Job readiness preparation
- And more
Free for residents of Costa Almadena.
Services available in the Good Careers Centers include:
- Job preparation, placement, retention and advancement.
- Access to equipment, assistance with job searches and case managers who provide resume templates, complete assessments and United Way referrals and supports.
- Home, education and car savings programs whereby if qualified, people can save a $1 to have it matched by $3 and $4 depending upon the funded program availability.
- Access to free and low-cost preventive health services through our partnership with the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District and University Health System. We have already provided over 10,000 health services, including thousands of health screenings and nearly 7,000 immunizations.
- Access to financial literacy programs and banking services that are designed to mitigate predatory lending practices.
- Career training and certifications in fields such as information technology and health care and assistance in completing pre-requisites such as GED certificates.
- Referrals to local programs and services such as Food Stamps, TANF, Medicaid, etc.
- Registering to volunteer to complete community service hours, all the while having access to Goodwill's services.
If you have a hearing or vision disability, we can coordinate support for you.
The Dual Generation program is focused on helping parents go to college or job training and making sure their children receive an appropriate developmental level of education. We can provide childcare for the parents to attend school/training and assist with job placement after completion (or during if needed).
Tuition assistance available for job training programs:
- GED/High School Diploma
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Medical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
- Commercial Driver License (CDL)
- Administrative Assistant
- Bookkeeping / QuickBooks
- Medical Front Office
- Phlebotomy
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
- Information Technology
- Entrepreneurship
- Electrical Trade Skills Training
Monthly support and access to:
- Financial Empowerment Sessions
- Job & Career Exploration
- Parenting Classes
- Quality Childcare
- Resume Building
- Supportive Services
- Transportation Assistance
Must have a child age 0-10, fall below the 200% poverty line.
Must live in the eastside zip codes 78202, 78203, 78205, 78208, 78210, 78215, 78218, 78219, 78220, 78222.
COVID-19 Notice
Register online at https://actsofhope.org/ to receive a food bag and snacks for children, seniors, and those with special needs. Distribution hours are the first Wednesday of month from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM.
Our educational resources are still available online.
Our jobs training program is designed to provide skills training to individuals looking to improve for a new job opportunity and a way to grow and increase their educational assets. Some of the training sessions are in: resume building, interviewing, customer service, construction certifications and computer literacy.
We also work hand-in-hand with entrepreneurs—people who can’t find work but are interested and have what it takes to start a small business. It follows that this program is designed to: (1) empower San Antonians with a disability to be employed, and (2) connect recent college graduates and older adults, who have no disability but can't find work, with employers through work readiness partnerships and real job opportunities.
Sliding scale, some assistance may be available.
COVID-19 Notice
Call for current service hours and other details.
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.
(210) 447-7715
- Interview preparation and job resume skills class
- Life insurance classes
- Financial empowerment class
No Requirments.
Free.
COVID-19 Notice
Resources are still available by appointment through apartment office. Group sessions or classes are canceled due to safety concerns.
Families and individuals living in CHR affordable housing communities have access to supportive social services such as:
- Homework help and tutoring
- After-school snacks and summer lunches
- Adult education programs
- ESL assistance
- Financial literacy programs
- Job readiness preparation
- And more