Workforce Solutions Alamo is aiding Vocational Rehabilitation Services in support of February being Low Vision Awareness Month.



According to CDC.gov:

• Approximately 6 million Americans have vision loss
• An estimated 93 million adults in the United States are at high risk for serious vision loss
• According to estimates 32.2 million Adult Americans 18 and older reported vision loss
• There were nearly 500,000 new diagnoses of low vision this year and that number is increasing

To learn more about Vocational Rehabilitation Services and information on low vision, visit https://www.twc.texas.gov/programs/vocational-rehabilitation

Industry Corner: Finance and Insurance

Finance and Insurance is a high-demand industry in the 13-County Alamo Region with training available for those interested in helping shape bright futures.

• This sector employes more than 6.3 million people



• Most finance and insurance occupations are growing, including accountants and auditors, insurance sales agents, and loan officers

• We can help you to become a:
• Bookkeeping clerk
• Auditing clerk
• Accounting clerk
• Financial managers
• Human resources specialist
• Office clerks

• General Clerk
• Management analysts
• Accountants
• Auditors
• Loan officers
• Paralegals
• Legal assistants

ST. Engineering Hiring Event

📅Tuesday, February 13

⌚ 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

🗺️South Flores Career Center

📍6723 South Flores Street, San Antonio, TX 78221

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Bandera County Job Fair

📅Thursday, February 15

⌚ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

🗺️Silver Sage Community Center

📍803 Buck Creek, Bandera, TX 78003

Learn More

New Braunfels Job Fair

📅Thursday, February 29

⌚ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

🗺️New Braunfels Career Center

📍183 IH 35 South, New Braunfels, TX 78230

Learn More

Visit our career centers for resume and interview preparation assistance.

Texas Conference for Employers

Register today for the Texas Conference for Employers located in Kerrville, TX on February 16, 2024!

• Learn from industry experts
• Earn continuing education units
• Network with other business leaders

Workforce Solutions Alamo has connections with employers looking to hire and valuable resources to help guide your job search.

We also provide meaningful access to training to help advance skills in high-demand industries such as:

• Aerospace
• Construction
• IT/Cybersecurity
• Education
• Finance/Insurance
• Healthcare
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Manufacturing
• Oil/Gas

Our 16 conveniently located Career Centers are open Monday - Friday. Hours vary by location.

Reliable child care allows parents and caregivers of children the opportunity to attend work or school. Quality child care programs also positively affect a child’s school readiness as well as the physical, social, and economic outcomes throughout a child’s lifetime.

Workforce Solutions Alamo provides child care scholarships to eligible families throughout the 13-County Alamo Region and encourages parents to choose a Texas Rising Star certified provider to ensure children receive quality, accredited care.

Supporting Parents, Providing a Future for Children

Contact Information:

• Phone: 8 AM to 4 PM via phone at (210) 230-6300 or 1 (800) 204-7905.
• In-person: 9725 Datapoint, Suite 200, San Antonio
• Office Hours: 7:45AM to 4:45PM (Monday – Thursday) and 7:45AM to 4:30PM (Friday)

Quality Counts: Families are encouraged to choose a Texas Rising Star (TRS) provider.

SEAL Employer Recognition Event

On January 12, Workforce Solutions Alamo recognized local employers throughout our 13-County Alamo Region for providing an inclusive workplace through the Summer Earn and Learn (SEAL) partnership.

Through this partnership, students with unique abilities gained meaningful work experience and the opportunity to realize their potential through work.

Thank you, Texas Workforce Commission Commissioner Representing Employers - Joe Esparza, TWC Vocational Rehabilitation Services Deputy Regional Director of South Texas - Dawn Natalino-White, and our partnered employers for Working to Make an Impact!

Learn the impact SEAL has on introducing career paths to students by viewing Gabriel's Success Story.

Workforce Solutions Alamo is committed to growing the workforce of the future! We provide Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) youth activities consistent with the governor’s vision of strengthening the academic and future workplace outcomes for youth facing challenges and barriers to success. 

Our Youth Empowerment Services! (YES) program offers no-cost services to eligible youth between the ages of 16-24. These services help youth gain the necessary education, training, and skills needed to enter the workforce and meet employer needs. 

Youth Leadership Month is observed each year in February. The aim of the day is simple — to get young people to take up leadership roles and contribute to the community in their own ways. Students are taught to assume leadership roles in their schools, communities, and the workforce. This is a great way to build the next generation of citizens who are also committed to bringing the best to their communities. 

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES INFORMATION SESSIONS 

San Antonio: Youth Empowerment Services (YES!) is currently conducting in-person orientation at 3 centers, East Houston, Datapoint and South Flores. 

• East Houston 

Mondays at 2:00 PM 

• Datapoint 

Tuesdays at 2:00 PM 



• South Flores 

Wednesdays at 2:00 PM