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San Antonio council approves funding for Ready to Work contracts and advances PreKSA expansion
Summary
The City Council approved contracts to expand job training through the Ready to Work initiative and heard a presentation on the PreKSA early-childhood program and proposed FY2026 operating budget.
The San Antonio City Council on May 8 approved a package of contracts to expand the Ready to Work workforce training program and heard presentations on PreKSA’s proposed FY2026 operating budget and planning for a new Southside PreKSA site.
Council approved execution of Ready to Work contracts not to exceed $5,873,760.40 to fund employer awards, on-the-job training and related services aimed at placing participants in local jobs. The council’s vote followed a multi-hour presentation and public comment by employers, training providers and social-service organizations that described pilot results and employer demand.
The Ready to Work contract authorization matters because the program is linked to city efforts to reduce barriers to employment and connect residents to living-wage jobs, training and support services.…
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