Ready to Work is the Bridge to Belief:

• Belief in every person’s ability to contribute;
• Belief in every person’s right to pursue happiness;
• Belief in the value of traditional and non-traditional education; and
• Belief that we all have the power to change the future when we work together.

From the desk of Mike Ramsey, Executive Director of the City of San Antonio's Workforce Development Office

April is an exciting month, and it’s filled with lots of news, updates, and events you won’t want to miss.

First, we celebrate National Fair Housing Month, the 55th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act in 1968. This law became a civil rights landmark for equitable homeownership opportunities and prohibited discrimination in housing. San Antonio has always been a proud advocate for fair housing rights. Our own Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) improves homes while simultaneously protecting the historical, cultural, architectural, and archaeological resources that make San Antonio unique.  OHP is hosting public events throughout April to celebrate Fair Housing Month. For more information, visit them on Instagram and Facebook.

Secondly, to align with Fair Housing Month, Ready to Work will host a Community Champion Collaborative for housing-specific community-based organizations (CBOs) where we’ll identify ways to collaborate to better serve our shared population. We look forward to meeting with these organizations and integrating Ready to Work’s vast resources into their network. Please join us (April 11 at 8:30am) and become a Ready to Work Community Champion.  Register here.

Finally, Viva Fiesta! Be on the lookout for Ready to Work teams throughout the city. Come say hello, grab a fan or a paleta, and help us spread the word about San Antonio’s unprecedented training and employment program. Viva Ready to Work!

With sincere gratitude,

Mike Ramsey

Digital Training Catalog

We've made getting ahead SMARTER and EASIER! Check out our new and improved Approved Course Catalog, which hosts over 1,200 approved courses, offered by over 70 local training providers. Ready to Work pays tuition for these courses (subject to limitations) and offers supports so participants can succeed. Pledged employers and our Advisory Board provide input into the catalog to ensure alignment with local talent needs.

Ready to Work is proud to provide San Antonio with such easy access to training and education aligned with high-demand, well-paid jobs. Check out our new catalog now!

Ready to Change Lives

Thank you to the over 300 local employers that have pledged support for Ready to Work. Employers will help guide the desired training and education of participants to help improve our local economy and to ensure the ultimate success of the program. Being an active and engaged business leader brings benefits to local businesses in the short and long term. These benefits include but are not limited to:

• Access to an expanding talent pipeline 
• City-funded training and educational benefits for eligible employees
• Input on approved training catalog
• Enhanced network of workforce agencies, community resources and local training providers
• Increased contracting and subcontracting opportunities
• Workplace diversity
• Economic development for San Antonio

Take the employer pledge here.

Employer Highlight - Renee Frieda, Human Resources Director, City of San Antonio

Did you know the City of San Antonio (City) is a Ready to Work pledged employer and has already hired a Ready to Work participant? The City faces a challenging labor market like many other employers. The City supports Ready to Work to connect with career-ready candidates, and to help individuals within the community improve their livelihoods.

The City’s CORE Values of Teamwork: Integrity, Innovation, and Professionalism have played a significant role in recruiting and hiring quality employees. The City’s HR team appreciates the supports that advance Ready to Work participants’ technical and interpersonal skills.

“For anybody on the fence about signing the Ready to Work pledge, participating in and supporting Ready to Work can only help to expand and strengthen your recruitment efforts,” says Renee Frieda. “Many employers across our city need talent to fill their vacancies, and Ready to Work provides a direct line to those who are literally ready to work.”

The City cares for its employees, from a benefits and wellness perspective to a professional development and engagement perspective. It is constantly seeking ways to reach prospective employees with this message, and Ready to Work affords employers that opportunity.

For those looking for new positions, the City of San Antonio posts available positions in various fields almost every day.  Visit the City’s Career Center for more information.

Ready to Engage

Upcoming Events

Ready to Work is reaching into the community throughout San Antonio to ensure the program is a success. Whether you are a community-based organization who wants to leverage Ready to Work to assist your client, or a business owner interested in taking the Employer Pledge, there is a place for you at the table. Below is a partial list of upcoming events. If you are interested in having Ready to Work be a part of one of your events, please contact rtw.help@sanantonio.gov.

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