Resume Development near
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.
Note: Some of our partner organizations keep different on-site hours than those listed below for KRL.
Mentors from SA Hope Center are available to meet with guests to develop a long-term proactive plan to become more self-sufficient. Walk-in hours for case management and ID recovery: Monday, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM and Thursday, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM.
Any Woman Can offers free and confidential counseling services and health screenings Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM:
- Crisis pregnancy
- Sexual abuse or sexual assault
- Self esteem or relationship issues
- Anxiety, depression or emotional instability
- Coercion into commercial sex
- Counseling for couples
- Free STI Testing
- Free Pregnancy Tests
Use the 4th St basement entrance.
Free.
COVID-19 Notice
In order to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff, SAHA is:
- Implementating all steps recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Limiting in-person interactions
- Cleaning and disinfecting all its public housing properties, including conducting deep cleaning of each property
- Encouraging residents to adhere to CDC guidance including social distancing, hand washing, and monitoring potential symptoms
Residents and partners can continue to call, email, or submit inquiries online (click here).
The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program aims to help residents achieve economic independence in five years.
The self-paced, voluntary program helps Public Housing residents and Housing Choice Voucher Program participants set goals to achieve in five years and earn an escrow check following program completion.
During the program, participants will receive or have access to:
- One-on-One Case Management
- Referral Services
- Money Management Classes
- Education and Training
- Career Counseling
- Career Exploration
- Job Search
- Resume Writing
- Interviewing Skills
- Parenting Skills
- Workshops
- Communication Skills
COVID-19 Notice
In order to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff, SAHA is:
- Implementating all steps recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Limiting in-person interactions
- Cleaning and disinfecting all its public housing properties, including conducting deep cleaning of each property
- Encouraging residents to adhere to CDC guidance including social distancing, hand washing, and monitoring potential symptoms
Residents and partners can continue to call, email, or submit inquiries online (click here).
Connect with training, educational tools and social services through the Resident Opportunity Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Program. The program is open to all residents participating in SAHA programs.
Services:
- Individual Training and Service Plans
- Job Training
- Resume Development and Job Search Assistance
- Transportation Assistance
- College Preparation Assistance
- GED and Literacy Training
- Financial Literacy
- Life Skills Workshops Including Money Management, Credit Repair, Parenting, Personal Development
Must be SAHA Program Resident.
Contact Info:
- East Side and North East: 210-559-3329
- South Side and Medical Center: 210-823-0637
- Westside: 210-557-0123
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Creating Unique Learning Opportunities.
Children and youth who experience blindness and visual impairment can learn to navigate the world in their own unique way. Our programs build confindence and independence through specialized curriculum, fostering relationships with peers, and mentoring.
The Transition to Work program provides individualized vocational and job skills training. Students enroll through local school districts partnerships and parent referrals.
Students engage in a learning environment which encourages them to achieve their individual maximum potential. Students receive hands on learning through simulation of various career situations and job tasks.
Criteria:
- Students must be 16-22 years of age.
- Experience a vision or other disability.
- Be self-sufficient for toileting and eating.
- Travel independently.
- Demonstrate appropriate behavior.
For more information, call 210-531-1518 or email [email protected].
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.
At the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, we provide vocational rehabilitation services that are tailored to meet the needs and interest of each individual. Are highly skilled staff specialize in working with individuals who are blind or visually impaired, as well as those who are uniquely abled. We provide a wide range of services from basic life skills to advanced technical training to help prepare our customers for independence and success in today's employment market.
Our Programs:
Technology Evaluation and Training: We provide evaluations and training on the latest assistive technology avialable, and specialize in training the vision impaired on mainstream software such as Microsoft and Apple, as well as assistive software. In addition, we work with community organizations and businesses to provide training for staff.
Employment Services and Job Placement: We are proud to offer employment services to assist individuals with preparing for, locating, and maintaining suitable employment. We offer assistance and training in job search, resume writing, job application completion, interviewing skills, and vocational adjustment training (VAT).
School of Business: Our School of Business offers 7 hours that are designed to assist students in refining their marketability into today's workforce. We currently offer seminars in over 15 different areas to include: Introduction to Windows 10, Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office Excel, Microsoft Office Outlook, Microsoft Office PowerPoint, and Zoom.
For more information, contact Employment Services at 210-531-1432 or [email protected].
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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 and Third Wednesday of month from 10:00 AM-1:00 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.
- Interview preparation and job resume skills class
- Life insurance classes
- Financial empowerment class
No Requirments.
Free.
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.
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
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