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This comprehensive 50-hour program, taught over 8 weeks, will prepare students to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB exam in order to work as a pharmacy technician in a retail or another pharmacy setting.

Course content includes pharmacy medical terminology, the history of pharmacy, the pharmacy practice in multiple environments, pharmacy calculations and measurements, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining drugs by generic and brand names.

Through classroom lecture and hands-on labs, students will review dosage calculations, drug classifications, the “top 200 drugs”, I.V. flow rates, sterile compounding, dose conversions, aseptic technique, the handling of sterile products, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control, and billing and reimbursement.

Cost: $1,399.00

A limited number of scholarships are available to applicants who meet all of the requirements.

Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last month

To improve the lives of the foster care community, Artvango has collaborated with community partners in providing art therapy, play therapy, and workshops to help spread the word on how trauma affects children while offering effective parenting tools when working with children from hard places.

Continuing education credits (CEUs) are provided to social workers and licensed professional counselors.

Please call or email for further information.

Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 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 - 5:00 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Updated within the last 1 month.
4.60 miles away, 906 Merida, San Antonio, TX, 78207 , D5

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).

Click on "GET STARTED" to create an account and then click on "LOGIN" to begin the registration process.

If you have any questions or problems with registration, please call 210-554-2450 or 210-554-2453

Register in-person at: Margarita Huantes Learning Center, 1411 Guadalupe St., San Antonio, TX 78207

 Adult Education Main Office, 906 Merida St., San Antonio, TX 78207


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.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Darlene Volz Send email
(210) 554-2450
Griselda Ornelas Send email
Updated within the last 5 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, 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, YWCA San Antonio, provides connects San Antonians with no-cost, flexible pathways so they can advance their education and launch in-demand careers. Eligibility Requirements can be found here.

Services include:

  • Intake
  • Assessment
  • Case Management
  • Referrals for Training
Hours
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

Updated within the last 4 months.

The YWCA Olga Madrid Center is a multi-purpose center that is the literal hub of the community, reaching multiple generations in the same families. The Center reflects the community's culture and offers essential services with dignity and respect.

Hours
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

Michelle Serna Send email
(210) 881-9693
Updated within the last 4 months.

The IT Apprenticeships program is pre-apprentice training that offers entry-level skills to participants seeking to enter an IT or similar career pathway.

Participants may choose the Google Career Certificate program or from multiple IT certification pathways such as CompTIA F+, A+, Network+, and Security+ that may lead to cyber certifications or other advanced IT training opportunities. 

Click here to Donate.

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

Warren Rosebrough
(210) 473-1507
Updated within the last 2 months.

YouthBuild San Antonio is a community-based pre-apprenticeship program that provides job training and educational opportunities.

Youth learn vocational skills in construction, as well as in other in-demand industries, including health care.

Youth also provide community service through the required construction or rehabilitation of affordable housing for low-income or homeless families in their own neighborhoods.

Youth split their time between the vocational training work site and the classroom, where they earn their high school diploma, learn to be community leaders, and prepare for post-secondary training opportunities, including college, apprenticeships, and employment.

YouthBuild San Antonio includes significant support systems, such as mentoring, follow-up education, employment, and personal counseling services; additionally, participants participate in community service and civic engagement projects.

At-risk youth ages 16-24 who have previously dropped out of high school.

Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Vernadette Ellis Send email
(210) 473-1507
Ann Hardeman Send email
(210) 473-1507
Updated within the last 3 months.

Services for students with disabilities are available on every campus. Except for a small population, most students with disabilities attend their home campus. A wide variety of services and levels of support are provided on each campus. Supports may be provided within the general education classroom by a co-teacher, a paraprofessional, or a tutor.

Modified curriculum materials are provided when necessary, and students are given specialized instruction outside of the general education classroom when needed. Each student truly has an “individualized education plan” tailored just for them

The Special Education Information Center (SPEDTex) provides resources and interactive features for increasing family awareness of disabilities and special education processes, to improve partnerships between schools and families.

Phone: 1-855-773-3839
Email: [email protected]
Live Chat: spedtex.org

Connectivity Resources
  • Assistive Technology
Christine Guido, M.A. Send email
(210) 541-0051 x: x9904
Updated within the last 2 months.

The Medic-Healer program is a high-level, two-phase educational program consisting of approximately 3,500 hours of classes, labs, clinics, and intensive field training.

The first phase is spent as an apprentice, gaining a strong foundation of skills and knowledge. The second phase is spent as a journeymxn, solidifying both skills and knowledge through advanced studies, student teaching, and remote field team missions meant to test competency and readiness.

A Medic-Healer must be able to care for their people in any situation or scenario. Therefore this educational program has been designed to equip the student with a high level of personal sovereignty.

Classes include but are not limited to Indigenous Plant Practices, Emergency and Acute Medicine, Clinical Herbalism, Clinical Nutrition and Cooking, Advance Medicine Making, Emergency birth work, Ancestral living practices, Defense, and Cultural Competency.

 

The program is free for those accepted and prioritizes Indigenous, Black, Racialized, and LGBTQ.

Updated within the last 1 month.
5.07 miles away, 3730 IH 10 E, San Antonio, TX, 78220 , D2

ChildSafe builds informed, empowered communities through educational programs for adults, teenagers, children, community members, and partners, as well as education and healthcare professionals.

Click here for a list of upcoming virtual trainings, please visit our Training Calendar.

Courses are available in both English and Spanish.

Access to our E-Learning Platform is free

Connectivity Resources
  • Online Safety Classes
  • Free Computer Use
Samantha Coleman Send email
(726) 200-9342
Updated within the last week

Many educators have questions about how to align instruction with the science of teaching reading after professional development. 

Implementing and integrating the science of teaching reading in classroom instruction is complex, time consuming and can be overwhelming without the right support.

Implementation Services:

  • TX Reads develops implementation plans for the science of teaching reading during and after the Texas Reading Academy. We work with educators to bridge professional development to practice by:
  • Building upon teacher knowledge of key concepts to help educators navigate new information;
  • Customize in-person and virtual training, workshops, presentations, and coaching in evidence-based literacy instruction based on partner needs and our expertise;
  • Breaking the science of reading into logical implementation steps so teachers apply new information and skills in daily instruction and master new skills over time.

We partner with educators to systematically build the capacity of campus instructional coaches and teachers through focused professional development “refreshers,” coaching and learning support.

We’re focused on helping teachers develop and apply data-driven instructional decision making for highly effective instruction, including: assessment, progress monitoring, and skill-based grouping.

Contact us to learn more.

Monday – Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Chelsea Pitcher Send email
Updated within the last year

SAReads is mission-driven and 100% committed to helping children by training and supporting teachers in the science of teaching reading. We are:

  • Motivated to raise student reading achievement;

  • Focused on implementing the science of teaching reading with fidelity;

  • Striving for excellence in all aspects including training delivery, technical support, and customer service;

  • Committed to providing high-quality services regardless of your implementation model

  • A boutique service with a unique position to help LEAs implement a sustainable model for training and supporting teachers beyond 2023.

Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Chelsea Pitcher Send email
(210) 957-8790
Updated within the last year

SAReads Literacy Facilitators (Bilingual - Spanish)

Literacy San Antonio, Inc. is a TEA Authorized Provider of Texas Reading Academies. Literacy San Antonio, Inc. is seeking highly motivated teachers and trainers who are excited about improving student reading outcomes by empowering teachers to practice the science of teaching reading. Positions will be filled based on demand for services. Literacy San Antonio, Inc. is accepting applications on an ongoing basis as we expect demand for our services to increase. In order to be considered for this position, you must first register for and pass the TEA Science of Teaching Reading Biliteracy Screener. (Do that here.)

SAReads Literacy Facilitators

In February 2020 Literacy San Antonio, Inc. became a TEA Authorized Provider of Texas Reading Academies. Literacy San Antonio, Inc. is seeking highly motivated teachers and trainers who are excited about improving student reading outcomes by empowering teachers to practice the science of teaching reading. Positions will be filled based on demand for services. Literacy San Antonio, Inc. is accepting applications on an ongoing basis as we expect demand for our services to increase. In order to be considered for this position, you must first register for and pass the TEA Science of Teaching Reading Screener. (Do that here.)

Click here to apply for a place on our team.

Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Chelsea Pitcher Send email
Updated within the last year

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 4 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 1 month.

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 year

At D&S Community Services, we believe all individuals deserve daily opportunities to maximize their potential and learn skills that promote independence in their community. D&S Day Habilitation programs in Texas, Tennessee, and Kentucky provide community integration, employment training, and other meaningful and productive activities in various settings. Activities are tailored to align with each individual’s plan that builds on their strengths, talents, and skills.

Independent Living Training
The D&S Day Habilitation Program provides skills training classes and other opportunities for individuals to improve their independence in the community. Skills training classes to improve activities of daily living include:

  • Personal grooming and hygiene
  • Money management
  • Reading and language
  • Proper nutrition and exercise
  • Meal preparation and cooking
  • Use of public transportation
  • Safety
  • Communication
  • Etiquette
  • Employment Training

The Day Habilitation programs work with the Supported Employment program to train individuals for job readiness. Training may include opportunities to work on a supervised lawn care enclave, perform piecework assembly tasks, or participate in janitorial training at the Day Habilitation facilities. Each activity and experience is used to help prepare individuals to work in the community.

Social Skill Development
The D&S Day Habilitation Program sponsors numerous social events to help individuals develop appropriate social skills and learn to interact better with others. Individuals actively participate in the planning, setting, and promoting of each event.

  • Monthly birthday celebrations
  • Summer cookouts
  • Holiday parties and dances
  • Planned outings to local parks, recreation centers, movie theaters, and libraries
  • Experiencing Art

Many individuals need different outlets to express themselves. We like to foster these needs through various activities that focus on self-expression. These activities include:

  • Music
  • Drama
  • Visual art and dance
  • Creative writing
  • Ceramics
  • Drawing
  • Painting
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

Chris Robinson
(210) 545-1493
Updated within the last 4 months.

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

To qualify, a family must:

  • have at least 1 child aged 0-10; and
  • live in one of these zip codes: 78202, 78203, 78205, 78207, 78208, 78210, 78215, 78218, 78219, 78220, 78222, 78227, 78237.
Cameron Serrato Send email
(210) 432-2374
Updated within the last month

We partner with teens and young adults, including those with special needs, to gain life skills and retail experience by volunteering at San Antonio Threads.

While with us, team members learn skills such as client interactions, daily housekeeping, merchandising, and counting stock; all while gaining confidence and the skills they need to apply for a job out in our community.

Call for more information or to schedule an interview.

Updated within the last year

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-olds achieves their personal, educational, and/or career goals.

We connect each participant with a life and education/career coach. Coaches offer ongoing 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

Updated within the last year

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-olds achieves their personal, educational, and/or career goals.

We connect each participant with a life and education/career coach. Coaches offer ongoing 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

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

Updated within the last year

Orientation and Mobility (O&M) training teaches safe and effective travel skills and techniques to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. O&M training aids in fall prevention and independent/safe travel.

A Certified Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialist teaches safe and effective travel skills and techniques to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. O&M training teaches independent travel skills and aids in safety/fall prevention.

Skills taught by an O&M Specialist include:

  • Using the senses to help you determine where you are and where you want to go
  • Using a white cane and other devices to walk safely, efficiently, and independently
  • Using optical devices and tactile maps to navigate the environment
  • Finding destinations using directions, landmarks, and compass directions
  • Techniques for crossing streets (analyzing & identifying intersections & traffic patterns)
  • Problem-solving skills to determine what to do when lost or disoriented
  • Using public transportation and transit systems
  • Learning routes of travel in and around your community
  • Home modifications to provide a safer environment
  • Teaching sighted guide techniques to family members, caregivers, and professionals

O&M Training Increases:

  • Independence
  • Mobility
  • Safety (less falls)
  • Confidence
  • Awareness
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Socialization
  • Self-Esteem

For services or more information, please contact the O&M Program at (210) 533-5195 ext. 2801 or email [email protected]

O&M Program Send email
(210) 533-5195 x: 2801
Updated within the last 1 month.

All of our infant to two-year-old Teachers are certified in Baby Signs, the original sign language program for babies.

This certification allows our teachers to teach your baby or infant to communicate through sign language.

Babies that learn Baby Signs, talk sooner and obtain a long-lasting boost in their intellectual development.

Click here to contact us about this program.

Free for all infants enrolled.

Mauro Leija
(210) 615-1414
Updated within the last 5 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 2 months.

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

RMI’s Life Enrichment Day Program provides life skills training and social activities that help adults with developmental disabilities live and work successfully in the community. The Life Enrichment curriculum includes training on personal care and hygiene, communication skills, academic skills, and job preparation. Parties, group projects, and community outings provide opportunities for social, educational, and cultural experiences.

Reaching Maximum Independence takes pride in providing one of San Antonio's finest Job Placement Programs for people with disabilities. Through a network with the Texas Workforce Vocational Rehabilitation Services (TWS-VRS), local employers, as well as trained and experienced staff, participants receive an array of services designed to enhance employment. Our motto is Find, Get, and Keep employment.

Multi-Assistance Center (MAC)
Reaching Maximum Independence is happy to announce that we have partnered with the Multi-Assistance Center (MAC) to provide Work Experience Placement (WEP) and Work Experience Training (WET) services!

Selected individuals will work alongside qualified staff who have the Job Placement and/or Job Skills Trainer credential. The selected individual will gain the necessary knowledge and skills while at The Mac to obtain competitive and integrated employment.

Work experience services are intended to be short-term (12 or fewer weeks) and part-time.

This program is for adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities (IDD).

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

Jeroma Flowers Send email
(210) 956-0161
Updated within the last 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, 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 - 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 for Lunch: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Sean Strambler Send email
(210) 582-1516
Updated within the last 4 months.