Train for Jobs SA Program

Train for Jobs SA Program

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Get Back into the Workforce with Training for In-Demand Jobs

 

Has your employment situation
left you wondering, “What’s next?”
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 The Alamo Colleges District has partnered with the City of San Antonio to launch the Train for Jobs SA Program, a training and education program designed to get people back to work.

 

What is
Train for Jobs SA?
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Train for Jobs SA offers programs for displaced workers seeking to build new skills in high-demand career areas. This program provides assistance to those in hospitality, food service, and retail which were hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Once admitted, participants will receive free tuition and stipends while participating in approved training programs.

Additional support programs include skills and career assessments, high school equivalency preparation, short-term and long-term training.

Eligibility Requirements

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1. You are a City of San Antonio resident

Please provide documentation with one of the following:

Utility bill
Driver's license
Proof of residency from a homeless shelter

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2. You are negatively affected financially by the COVID-19 pandemic

Requirements:

Confirm that you have been affected by COVID-19.
No documentation is required.

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3. You are authorized to work in the United States

Please provide documentation with one of the following:

Social Security Card
U.S. Birth Certificate
U.S. Citizen ID Card
Resident Citizen ID Card
Employment Documentation - Department of Homeland Security
Native American Tribal Documentation

 

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Career Training Programs

Select an industry sector below to see the program list and upcoming training dates.

Business & Entrepreneurship
Program Name Dates Days & Times
Bookkeeping / Accounting Clerk

June 1 – August 2, 2021

July 19 – September 14, 2021

 Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Course Type: ONLINE

This course is instructor led meaning students will meet in real time for 3 hours of the scheduled day. Students will be assigned materials, reading or projects.
     
General Operations and Business Management (GOBM) June 7 – July 2, 2021 Mon. – Fri.
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Course Type: ONLINE

This is a comprehensive program designed to teach students the skills and abilities essential to general operations and business management. Graduates will complete a wide range of coursework to include cybersecurity, sales, customer relationship management (CRM), accounting fundamentals, HR topic areas such as workplace violence, diversity and inclusion, and talent management. The program concludes with a course in the predominate business collaboration tool (Microsoft Outlook) and a 5-day capstone which prepares them for the Project Management Institute’s Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.

This training is offered in partnership with Dynamic Advancement.
     
Human Resource Management Certificate Sept 28 – Dec 16, 2021 Tues. & Thurs.
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Course Type: ONLINE

This course is instructor-led meaning students will meet in real-time for 3 hours of the scheduled day. Students will be assigned materials, reading or projects.
     
Human Resource Specialist (HRS) June 7 – July 2, 2021 Mon. – Fri.
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Course Type: ONLINE

This is a comprehensive program designed to teach students the skills and abilities needed to enter the workforce as an associate (entry-level) in human resource (HR) management. Graduates will learn about many of functional areas of HR through short 1-day courses with a culmination of the program in a 5-day capstone which prepares them for the SHRM Essentials of Human Resources credential.

This training is offered in partnership with Dynamic Advancement.
     
Medical Billing and Coding

May 24 – August 5, 2021

July 26 – September 30, 2021

 Mon. – Thurs.
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Course Type: ONLINE

This course is instructor-led meaning students will meet in real-time for 4 hours of the scheduled day. Students will be assigned materials, reading or projects.
     
Medical Front Office June 7 – September 27, 2021 Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Course Type: ONLINE

This course is instructor-led meaning students will meet in real-time for the first 3 hours of the scheduled day. Students will also be assigned materials, reading or projects that count towards the attendance of the scheduled day.
     
Office Support Assistant June 1 – July 22, 2021 Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  July 19 – August 19, 2021 Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Course Type: ONLINE

This course is instructor led meaning students will meet in real time for 3 hours of the scheduled day. Students will be assigned materials, reading or projects.
Health & Biosciences
Program Name Dates  Days & Times
Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) June 14 – Sept 28, 2021  

Course Type: ONLINE

The course prepares students with the basic skills required in cardiac monitoring to successfully complete the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) CRAT exam. The course is 100% online and completed in 4 weeks. A verification letter upon successful completion is provided to the student.

This training is offered in partnership with the University of Incarnate Word.
     
Dental Assistant May 10 – August 4, 2021 Saturdays
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Course Type: HYBRID

The 12-week program is designed to prepare students to successfully pass the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) State of Texas exam and directly enter the exciting field of dentistry. The program also provides a “hands-on” experience at a dentist's office.

This training is offered in partnership with the University of Incarnate Word.
     
Medical Assistant June 14 – September 28, 2021 Mon. – Thurs.
8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Course Type: ONLINE

This course is instructor-led meaning students will meet in real-time for the first 3 hours of the scheduled day. Students will also be assigned materials, reading or projects that count towards the attendance of the scheduled day.
     
Patient Care Technician June 7 – August 17, 2021

July 19 – September 27, 2021		 Mon. – Thurs.
8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Course Type: ONLINE

This course is instructor-led meaning students will meet in real-time for the first 3 hours of the scheduled day. Students will also be assigned materials, reading or projects that count towards the attendance of the scheduled day.
     
Pharmacy Technician Training May 17 – Aug. 30, 2021 Mon. – Thurs.
8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Course Type: ONLINE

This course is instructor-led meaning students will meet in real-time for the first 3 hours of the scheduled day. Students will also be assigned materials, reading or projects that count towards the attendance of the scheduled day.
     
Phlebotomy Technician May 31 – July 20, 2021

July 26 – Sept 14, 2021		 Mon. – Thurs.
8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Course Type: Face-to-Face
Manufacturing & Logistics
Program Name Dates Days & Times
Basic Welding May 10 – May 14, 2021 Mon. – Fri.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Course Type: FACE-TO-FACE
     
Carpentry June 21 – August 4, 2021

August 16 – Sept 29, 2021		 Mon. – Thurs.
9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Course Type: FACE-TO-FACE
     
Professional Truck Driver (CDL) -STAR

June 7 – July 2, 2021

June 21- July 16, 2021

July 5 – July 30, 2021

July 19 – August 13, 2021

August 2 – August 27, 2021

August 16 – Sept 10, 2021

Mon. – Fri.
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Course Type: HYBRID

Lecture up to 112 hours (instructor-led online) followed by Behind-the-wheel driving. Students complete at least 44 hours of driving at various times/days. Students will be allocated a time slot to attend each day for their training. **Operates Monday through Sunday**
     
Supply Chain Technician

June 7 – Aug 5, 2021

Mon. & Wed.
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Tues. & Thurs.
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Course Type: ONLINE

This course is instructor-led meaning students will meet in real-time for 1.5 hours of the scheduled day. Students will also be assigned materials, reading or projects that count towards the attendance of the scheduled day.
Public Service
Program Name Dates Days & Times
Child Development Associate June 14 – Aug. 4, 2021

July 12 – Aug. 31, 2021

Aug. 9 – Sep. 29, 2021

Aug. 30 – Oct. 10, 2021		 Mon – Thurs.
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Course Type: ONLINE

This course is instructor-led meaning students will meet in real-time for 4 hours of the scheduled day. Students will be assigned materials, reading or projects.
Science & Technology
Program Name Dates  Days & Times
CompTIA Fundamentals June 2 – 17, 2021 Mon. – Thurs.
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 

July 26 – August 19, 2021

August 16 – September 13, 2021

Mon. – Thurs.
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Course Type: ONLINE

This course is instructor-led meaning students will meet in real-time for at least the first 3 hours of the scheduled day. Students will also be assigned materials, reading or projects that count towards the attendance of the scheduled day.
     
Cyber Customer Service Representative (C-CSR) June 7 – July 2, 2021 Mon. – Fri.
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Course Type: ONLINE

This is a comprehensive program designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as tier 1 help-desk technician, technical support, customer service representatives, sales professionals, or accounts receivables positions at businesses in nearly every industry sector. Students learn hardware and software basics, cybersecurity essentials, and fundamental computer troubleshooting skills. This program includes multiple industry-recognized certifications.

This training is offered in partnership with Dynamic Advancement.
     
Google IT Support Starts every Monday Self-paced

Course Type: ONLINE

The Google IT Support Professional Certificate is your launchpad to an IT career. In this 5-course offering, you will prepare for an entry-level job in IT support through an innovative curriculum developed by Google. You’ll learn the in-demand skills that will have you job-ready in 3-6 months
     
IT Customer Support June 14 – July 12, 2021

July 19 – Aug. 12, 2021

Aug. 16 – Sep. 13, 2021		 Mon. – Thurs.
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  Sept 13 – Sept 28, 2021 Mon. – Thurs.
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Course Type: ONLINE

This course is instructor-led meaning students will meet in real-time for at least the first 3 hours of the scheduled day. Students will also be assigned materials, reading or projects that count towards the attendance of the scheduled day.
     
Network Security Specialist June 2 – June 17, 2021

June 28 – July 14, 2021

Aug 2 – Aug 17, 2021

Aug 23 – Sept 7, 2021

Sept 13 – Sept 28, 2021		 Mon. – Thurs.
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Course Type: ONLINE

This course is instructor-led meaning students will meet in real-time for at least the first 3 hours of the scheduled day. Students will also be assigned materials, reading or projects that count towards the attendance of the scheduled day.
     
Security Support Specialist June 21 – July 6, 2021 Mon. – Thurs.
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  July 26 – Aug 19, 2021

Aug 23 – Sept 16, 2021		 Mon. – Thurs.
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Course Type: ONLINE

This course is instructor-led meaning students will meet in real-time for at least the first 3 hours of the scheduled day. Students will also be assigned materials, reading or projects that count towards the attendance of the scheduled day.

Have a Question About the Program?

Please email sa-recovery@alamo.edu or visit the City’s Train for Jobs SA website.


In Partnership With

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The City of San Antonio
Train for Jobs SA Program