CREATING OPPORTUNITY
Aedis Urban is proud to
support SA Ready to
Work.
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THE BASICS
What is SA Ready
to Work?
Aedis Urban is a proud partner and Community Champion of SA 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 and quality jobs - and, ultimately, well-paid careers that can sustain their families.
What does Ready to Work do?
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Provides participants with a personal Ready to Work coach that is committed to their success
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Gets to know participants and understands their specific situations
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Provides guidance and resources throughout the process
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Guides participants through career and education exploration and planning
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Offers a variety of programs, including high school equivalency, certification courses, Associate degree courses, and Bachelor degree courses
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Helps participants enroll in approved courses
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Connects participants with tuition assistance and funds for urgent needs
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Helps participants secure and retain well-paid jobs
How does Ready to Work help?
Ready to Work makes continuing education and finding a quality job easier for San Antonians. Ready to Work offers a variety of programs for customizable career paths. Ready to Work coaching includes:
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Assessing participant skills, interests, and goals
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Identifying classes in line with a future career
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Building profiles on LinkedIn and WorkInTexas.com
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Preparing for interviews
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Improving soft skills
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Connecting participants with quality job opportunities
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Helping understand employer benefits
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Planning finances
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Helping participants thrive in the workplace
COMMITTED TO SUCCESS
Ready to Work identifies +
addresses barriers
A growing network of job training programs and service providers offers eligible participants the opportunity to upskill and access higher-paying jobs. Through community partnerships, resources like food assistance, expunctions, travel assistance, childcare, and more are available to help participants overcome the barriers to completing their training..
Eligibility Criteria
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San Antonio resident - Check your residency here
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18 years or older when applying for the program
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Permitted to work in the US
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Annual household income is less than 250% of the federal poverty guidelines
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Willing to take assessments related to barriers, academics, skills aptitude, and workplace readiness
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Committed to completing the program
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Not currently enrolled in college
NOTE: Eligibility will be verified during the application process
Ready to Work Partners
