South San Antonio News

The City of San Antonio, in collaboration with San Antonio Ready to Work (RTW), Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA), and Joint Base San Antonio 502d Air Base Wing, has entered into an agreement to bolster workforce development for military-connected residents of Bexar County and their spouses transitioning from military service to civilian life.

“I’m excited to be here today to celebrate the partnership between Joint Base San Antonio, Workforce Solutions Alamo, and Ready to Work,” said Brian Hoffman, Vice Director of Joint Base San Antonio and 502nd Air Base Wing. “As soon as we heard about this program from the greater San Antonio Chamber, we instantly latched with our transition workforce, led by our 502 Force Support Group and Executive Director, Ms. De Los Santos, and sought to combine our forces to seamlessly transition military members. Thanks to this partnership, we can ensure our military service members, their spouses and their working-age children have access to education and training support as they transition out of military life and into civilian life.”

The Memorandum of Understanding will engage WSA—which represents taxpayers in a 13-county region including Bexar County—to manage program participants with job placement services, job search resources, resume assistance, job application support, and career development assistance.

“This agreement solidifies our previous work with Joint Base San Antonio and our commitment to serving transitioning military members and their spouses,” said Adrian Lopez, Chief Executive Officer of Workforce Solutions Alamo. “We look forward to supporting the City of San Antonio’s Military Pilot Program through Ready to Work where we are already making positive change.”

WSA is already a partner of RTW. Their combined resources aim to positively impact more people in the community by providing better-quality jobs with higher pay.

“As Military City USA, we are committed to the people of San Antonio as well as our military-connected residents of Bexar County—their spouses and dependents,” said Mike Ramsey, executive director of the City of San Antonio’s Workforce Development Office overseeing the Ready to Work program. “As a veteran myself, I understand the importance of helping members of the military transition into meaningful work after their duty has ended.”

Last May, eligibility requirements were adjusted by the City allowing military-connected residents in Bexar County participation in RTW programs. A new Military Pilot Program was established so that these entities could collaborate closely towards this common goal.

WSA, JBSA 502 ABW and the City will meet regularly for communication enhancement strategies aiming at mission fulfillment for the Pilot program. Each entity will monitor progress diligently.