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

Fiesta Youth is proud to provide a facilitator lead course for free to any business, school, or organization that believes in inclusion and create awareness of how we all can work together in solidarity.

Our condensed hour and a half training is customized to help educate organizations and businesses who are seeking to create a more inclusive environment. 

The training is facilitated by our certified instructors who constructed the course to include confronting implicit bias, stereotypes, and preconceived ideas of the LGBTQ+ community. This dialogue allows for a brave space where all those participating can contribute their prior knowledge of queer identity and address questions or concerns for possible environment specific scenarios. Throughout the training we will cover core vocabulary, current up to date terminology, language inclusion, the process of coming out, how not to out people, and go over what it means to be an ally in and outside the workplace.

While the training emphasizes situations with queer youth and teens in an effort to create a more comfortable and inclusive LGBTQ+ environment that represents all communities and offers a greater understanding of our youth, it also applies to the entire LGBTQ+ community. When we can share knowledge we can break barriers and continue to build safer communities. 

If interested please email us at [email protected]. 

Provide: Contact name, email address, business, organization, or school name, contact phone number, and number of people that would be attending the session. Please provide at least 1 month lead time in order for us to schedule the session in advance.

Goodwill San Antonio offers FREE computer training through our Good Careers Center. The training is self-paced and tailored to meet your needs. You have the option to complete the training online or in person. 

Benefits of Enrolling - Gain confidence in using a computer and Internet to:

• Assist your child with online schoolwork
• Connect with family and friends online
• Attend doctor's appointments online
• Search and apply for jobs online
• Set yourself apart from other job seekers by earning digital badges that you can include on your resume or LinkedIn profile.

Position yourself to be more competitive in the job market by learning the digital skills employers demand. 

The training follows the Northstar Digital Literacy Curriculum, incorporating Grow with Google resources. It is comprised of three modules:

• Essential Computer Skills – Getting started, internet basics, email, operating systems
• Necessary Software Skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Using Technology in Daily Life – Social media, digital footprint, online safety, information literacy, Supporting K-12 distance learning, and career search skills.

Participants will earn a certificate of completion upon passing each training module.

If you are interested, call 210-271-8880 for more information and enrollment.

Free.

• Online Safety Classes
• Computer Skills Classes

Personalized Career & Training Assistance for Justice-Involved Clients.

Goodwill Reentry Services understands individuals' unique challenges when reentering into society after incarceration, from reconnecting with family to finding employment.

Our staff provides one-on-one career coaching with a focus on:

• Identifying your career interests
• Developing your resume
• Practicing interview skills
• Completing online job applications
• Connecting to employers or training programs

Additionally, individuals can enroll in training programs, which include construction trades, warehousing, and logistics.

Requirements:

• At least18 years old
• Have a Valid ID
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Released from prison within the last two years
• Currently on Parole, Probation, or Supervised Release
• Can work full-time

If you are interested in finding out more, send an email to Reentry Services at [email protected].

Our trained staff can help you answer the following questions:

• How do I write my resume to highlight my experience and get the attention of recruiters?
• How do I search for and apply to jobs that meet my needs?
• What careers am I interested in and how do I get started?
• What should I expect during an interview and how do I make a good first impression?
• What workplace skills do I need to be successful at my new job?
• What are the best ways to apply for government jobs?

Our staff provides one-on-one career coaching that focuses on:

• Identifying your career interests
• Developing or updating your resume
• Connecting to employers
• Completing online job applications
• Practicing interview tactics
• Preparing for the first day of your job

If you have a hearing or vision disability, we can coordinate support for you.

For Loredo information, call 956-766-4016.

Following this 43-week program, you will be proficient in front office administration procedures, medical law and ethics, diagnostic equipment, anatomy and physiology, CPR and First Aid, injections, pharmacology, EKG, urinalysis, hematology, and microbiology.

Upon successful course completion, you will receive CPR and First Aid certification, a Certificate of Completion and be prepared for entry-level employment in a clinical/medical health facility. Additionally, you may be eligible to test for the Registered Medical Assistant national certification exam.

Admission Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Criminal background check (if applicable)
• Drug screening (if applicable)
• Proof of High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Texas ID or Texas Driver License
• Valid Social Security Card
• Immunization (if applicable)
• Proper identification showing eligibility and authorization to work in the United States is required.

Call for more information or to enroll in the program.

Tuition: $3,150
Registration Fee: $50

We want you to focus 100% on your education. Therefore, if you need assistance with tuition, childcare, transportation, or have other concerns, our team is here to help you find the appropriate support and solution.

Click here for more information.

In this 12-week program, you will learn basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, infection control, safety and emergency procedures, patients’ rights, medical law, ethical treatment, and patient care. The program can be a stepping stone toward a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or a Registered Nurse (RN).

Upon successful course completion, you will receive CPR and First Aid certification, a Certificate of Completion and be prepared for entry-level employment in a medical facility. Additionally, you may be eligible to test for the State of Texas Nurse Aide certification exam.

Admission Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Criminal background check (if applicable)
• Drug screening (if applicable)
• Proof of High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Texas ID or Texas Driver License
• Valid Social Security Card
• Immunization (if applicable)
• Proper identification showing eligibility and authorization to work in the United States is required

Call for more information or to enroll in the program.

Tuition: $900
Registration Fee: $50

We want you focused 100% on your education. Therefore, if you need assistance with tuition, childcare, transportation, or have other concerns, our team is here to help you find the appropriate support and solution.

In this 43-week program, you will learn about the fundamentals of emergencies, safety and hazardous materials, infection control, trade and generic medications, pharmacy law, and record keeping. Additionally, you will participate in an externship during the course, applying the skills you have learned. 

You will receive a Certificate of Completion upon successful course completion and be prepared for entry-level employment in a retail, hospital, or institutional setting. Additionally, you will be eligible for the State Board of Pharmacy exam.

Downtown

Admission Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Criminal background check (if applicable)
• Drug screening (if applicable)
• Proof of High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Texas ID or Texas Driver's License
• Valid Social Security Card
• Immunization (if applicable)
• Proper identification showing eligibility and authorization to work in the United States is required.

Call for more information or to enroll in the program.

Tuition: $3,150
Registration Fee: $50

We want you to focus 100% on your education. Therefore, if you need assistance with tuition, childcare, transportation, or have other concerns, our team is here to help you find the appropriate support and solution.

Click here for more information. 

San Antonio's Film and Entertainment and Media industry is currently growing at a rapid pace. The Arrows in Motion Project is a weekly program that has been created to develop, train, and prepare young adults to follow their passions into the entertainment industry.  By providing performances and resume-building oppotunities that align with our mission of encouraging creative dreamers to become authentic artist A.I.M. promotes community education and training, which, in part, prepares the participants for productive employment that meets the new professional needs of the city.

Most ages accepted. Call for more information.

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 TX FAME Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) program allows individuals to earn an Associate of Applied Science in Advanced Manufacturing Technology through St. Philip’s College Southwest Campus while working for a TX FAME company.

In this two-year Department of Labor registered apprenticeship, individuals attend classes two days a week and spend the remaining three days at their sponsoring company.

The benefit to the individual is that they are earning while learning, getting their education, and building their resume all at the same time...and with the potential of zero student debt!

Individuals must both apply and be accepted to Alamo Colleges and a TX FAME company for the duration of the program.

TX FAME companies have the flexibility of upskilling incumbent employees through this program or interviewing and bringing on an external candidate.

Application is a two-step process. Candidates must submit both an ApplyTexas application and a TX FAME application. Below are checklists for each application that explain each step and the appropriate documents needed. For application assistance, please contact Fernando Rover.

• Must be 18 years or older to apply.
• To access the TX FAME application checklist, click here.
• To access the ApplyTexas application checklist, click here.
• Must score at or above the minimum Texas Success Initiative (TSI) scores for College Readiness (Reading: 350 Mathematics: 351). For TSI Exemptions, please click here.

Individuals who have had any criminal justice involvement in the past and are looking to plan their personal comeback can find assistance at the Bexar County Reentry Center.

Our Reentry team can help you increase your level of employability, obtain higher educational levels, and acquire specialized job training. A variety of other services and resources are also available to you as well. Call us for an appointment!

Free

Entrepreneurs have access to professional and confidential business advising, a variety of quality training programs, and an extensive referral network at the UTSA Small Business Development Center (SBDC). With the addition of business advisors who live and work in your local community, success is just around the corner!

Benefits of contacting your local SBDC include:

• No-cost, one-on-one, confidential business advising
• Cost-friendly workshops designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs
• An extensive professional referral network
• Access to research resources
• Lifelong business partners

Services: Advising & Training

• Request Advising Services
• View Our Training Calendar
• Client Success Stories
• Our Impact

Our Service Area

• Atascosa
• Bandera
• Bexar
• Comal
• Frio
• Gillespie
• Guadalupe
• Kendall
• Kerr
• Medina
• Wilson

Recognizing the intersectionality of empowerment, our economic empowerment program aims to uplift women economically.

Participants gain financial literacy, entrepreneurial skills, job readiness, and access to resources, fostering economic independence and stability.

All women affected by all types of trauma

Free

Coordinated Specialty Care services for Bexar County residents ages 15-30 years who are experiencing First Episode Psychosis.

The program provides intensive, wrap-around services by a team of clinicians and peer support specialists.

Ages: 15-30.

The Center for Health Care Services (CHCS) offers a sliding fee scale and accepts all patients regardless of inability to pay.

The Education and Employment Program is a training program designed to assist residents of public housing with personal and technical job skills. This training helps qualified residents in pursuing careers in areas such as maintenance trades, computer technician, health-related occupations and office administration.

The program includes the following:

• Life Skills and Job Readiness Classes
• Vocational Training
• GED and Continuing Education
• On-the-Job Training

The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program is a voluntary five-year incentive program that allows Housing Choice Voucher and Public Housing residents to accrue money in an escrow account as their earned income increases, allowing participants to become self-sufficient. Any increases in the family’s rent as a result of increased earned income during the family’s participation in the program results in a credit to the family’s escrow account. Once a family successfully graduates from the program, they may access the escrow and use it for any purpose. The FSS program does not affect eligibility for continued housing.

Upon successful completion of the FSS program, the escrow money saved can be used for any financial or educational goal the participant chooses. While completing homeownership and credit counseling classes may be required goals, the main purpose of the FSS program is to educate and transition FSS participants towards economic independence and financial empowerment.

The FSS Coordinator works with FSS participants in creating a plan to meet both individual and program goals. In conjunction with community partners, participants will be assisted with the tools needed to become self-sufficient, including but not limited to:

• Job Skills Training
• Employment counseling
• Educational and scholarship opportunities
• Homeownership classes and counseling
• Financial literacy classes and counseling

All Bexar County residents receiving assistance through the Housing Authority of Bexar County’s (HABC) Housing Choice Voucher or Public Housing programs are eligible to participate in the FSS program, including all adult family members. As the requirement of the program dictates, only earned wages are calculated for the escrow incentive.

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.

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.

We believe that when children are surrounded by strong families and healthy communities, they can break the cycle of poverty, achieve greater stability and fulfill their potential.

Dual Generation answers the challenges created by poverty by coordinating the expertise of its many partners to create solutions for finding housing, education, child care and employment.

The Dual Generation Initiative is an unprecedented community-wide solution that coordinates the expertise of its partners who bring decades of experience serving children and families to help them find safe housing, education, child care and employment. We are creating hope by removing barriers and enabling families to achieve greater stability and success.

Click here for more information.

Started in 1995 and operating out of a house in San Antonio’s Westside, the MujerArtes Women’s Clay Cooperative has been among Esperanza’s groundbreaking programs for 24 years. MujerArtes draws thousands of visitors to their exhibits and studio each year, holding exhibits at the studio, Esperanza gallery and community venues including art fairs, schools, and libraries throughout the city year round. Annual exhibits include Peace Market, Mother’s Day, Día de la Virgen, Dia de los Muertos, and others.

At the MujerArtes studio the women, with the guidance of experienced ceramicists, shape the clay into historic snapshots of their lives as workers, heads of households and marginalized women in a country where they have always had to struggle. International artists/cooperatives Irene Aguilar, Enedina Vasquez, Taller Leñateros and Domitila Dominguez are invited for annual cultural exchanges.Through cooperative efforts, the women create an environment where each woman is a teacher and student by way of their creativity and cultural experiences.

For 24 years, our women’s clay cooperative has facilitated the cultural grounding of low-income women in San Antonio’s Westside through clay workshops 5 days a week and over 5 exhibits annually. We have witnessed the growth of women, many of whom have never received formal artistic training, resulting in a diverse group of talented and accomplished artists. Read more about our current group of MujerArtes women.

Click here for the latest upcoming MujerArtes Clay Cooperative Events.

Deaf Ministry hosts workshops throughout the year, such as "Interpreting for Catholic Weddings, Funerals, and Other Special Occasions."

Click here to view details about current event

This program is intended for Priests, deacons and seminarians who work with the Deaf Community - Working interpreters who have been certified (or qualified in their state) -  Deaf ASL Lectors (members of the Deaf community who are now doing the readings for Sunday liturgies)

In accordance with national practice, all Priests & Deacons attending must provide a "Clergy in Good Standing Letter" from their diocese in order to celebrate or assist at Mass.

Complete seven computer training courses and earn a free digital device through ConnectHomeSA. The training is open to all residents participating in Opportunity Home programs.

Training Topics:

• Computer Basics
• Internet Basics/Navigation
• Email Basics
• Intro to Microsoft Word/ Google Docs
• Online Safety and Cyber Security
• Social Media Basics
• Financial 101
• Online Job Searching

Must be a resident of the Opportunity Home program.

• Online Safety Classes
• Computer Skills Classes

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

The Jobs Plus program works with residents and their individual needs. Jobs Plus staff helps residents identify and accomplish short and long-term employment goals.

The Jobs Plus program helps residents receive training and find employment opportunities. SAHA partners with Alamo Workforce Solutions to identify in-demand occupations and employers willing to provide training or educational assistance.

Jobs Plus helps residents gain and retain successful employment through:

• Providing members with work-related services
• Providing members community support to assist in maintaining employment
• Providing financial incentives that promote continued employment

The Jobs Plus services are currently available at Cassiano Homes.

For more information on the Jobs Plus program, email [email protected].

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

Training Topics:

• Computer Basics
• Internet Basics/Navigation
• Email Basics
• Intro to Microsoft Word/ Google Docs
• Online Safety & Cyber Security
• Social Media Basics
• Financial 101
• Online Job Searching

Complete six computer training courses and earn a free digital device through ConnectHomeSA. The training is open to all residents participating in Opportunity Home programs.

Digital Inclusion Manager
210-477-6019 | [email protected]

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

• Free or Affordable Computers
• Online Safety Classes
• Computer Skills Classes
• Free Wi-Fi
• Free Computer Use

Join the Section 3 Employment Referral program to become eligible for free industry training programs offered by SAHA and its contractors. Individuals in the Section 3 Employment Referral Program are then referred to hiring managers for employment opportunities with SAHA.

Participate in the Section 3 Employment Referral Program by completing the Section 3 Individual Verification Form.

Click here for a list of Section 3 Job Opportunities.

The mission of adult education and literacy 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.

NEISD Adult Education offers:

• FREE English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for students 19 years and older
• high school equivalency (HSE) (aka GED) preparation classes in English and Spanish for students 16 years and older

NEISD Community Education to offer:

• Career Training classes that lead to workforce certifications

Scholarships are available to those students who qualify. 

Must come to class twice a week for the whole semester and take a progress test when required.

Free

• Computer Skills Classes
• Free Computer Use

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.

The UTSA Community Center serves as a hub for university services and programs within the community. Through the Center, we want to partner with community-based organizations to host area experts and engage in conversations on topics relevant to the Westside community.