San Antonio's Ready to Work program is changing gears with a big budget. Instead of on-the-job training, they're now focusing on paying for participants' tuition to get them job-ready.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 11 mentions in the last 30 days, 13 the 60 before, 5 the 90 before that.
The program has generated billions in economic impact and is projected to continue doing so, with the FY27 budget at $42.8 million.
Residents seeking job training and career advancement, and the local economy through increased spending and tax revenue.
Potentially, the existing program participants if resources are stretched too thin, though the primary goal is to serve an underserved population.
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The committee is looking at how the city spends money and making sure local businesses are getting a fair share. This could mean more opportunities and money flowing into the local economy.