While the numbers are lower than originally projected, we remain optimistic.
There is no denying San Antonio is one of the most economically disparate cities in the country. We will never forget the iconic San Antonio Express-News photos of San Antonio Food Bank lines. Even as our economy rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic, our workforce remains fragile. In many cases, families are less than the proverbial paycheck away from financial disaster.
Ready to Work is the first of its kind. San Antonio and other cities have tried to address workforce barriers for years with limited success. In November 2020, residents overwhelmingly voted for a different type of program — one with enough scale to make a significant impact. It’s driven by employer engagement, funded sufficiently to help residents afford tuition and reinforced with emergency funding and support services.
Since launching less than a year ago, Ready to Work partner agencies have completed more than 5,300 intake interviews and enrolled more than 2,300 participants. While these numbers are lower than projected, we remain optimistic. We see Ready to Work successes and challenges firsthand in our advisory board meetings. We see success in Maria, who completed medical records specialist training and is now earning more than $19 per hour. We see success in Neil, who completed forklift training and is now earning more than $20 per hour. We see success in the city’s transparency and flexibility to adapt and make data-informed decisions.
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