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Future of Ready to Work program in question amid projected $158M budget deficit
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by John Paul Barajas, Jarryd Luna , KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 22, 2026
· 3 min read
San Antonio’s Ready to Work workforce development program, created to help low-income residents train for higher-paying careers, could eventually end under a proposal from Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones to address the city’s financial challenges. Jones is asking the San Antonio City Council to consider r...
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Key takeaway Ready to Work was approved by San Antonio voters in 2020 and launched in 2022.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The potential redirection of Ready to Work funds raises questions about the city's commitment to workforce development and support for low-income residents. With over 16,000 people enrolled in the program and nearly 6,000 placed in approved jobs, Ready to Work has demonstrated its effectiveness in addressing employment gaps in San Antonio. The program's focus on high-demand occupations has helped individuals like Sebastian Oberg secure better-paying jobs, which in turn can have a positive impact on the local economy. As the city considers its budget options, it must weigh the benefits of preserving programs like Ready to Work against the need to address the projected deficit. The fact that Ready to Work was established through a citywide election adds a layer of complexity to the proposal, and city leaders will need to carefully consider the implications of redirecting its dedicated funds.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? San Antonio’s Ready to Work workforce development program, created to help low-income residents train for higher-paying careers, could eventually end under a proposal from Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones to address the city’s financial challenges. Jones is asking the San Antonio City Council to consider r...
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