SA Works

Work-based learning programs get students comfortable with real world situations while boosting productivity for leading employers.

Toyota is one of over 250 San Antonio companies to participate in SAEDF’s workforce development programs.

Greater Impact

Our programs continue to grow reaching more students, educators and employers each year.

Job
Shadow

>17K

students

>200

companies

Hosting interns

externships

700

teachers served

$1.2M

Estimated impact
on entry-level salaries
through internships

All data is SA Works program-specific unless otherwise noted.

Job Shadow

This program demystifies industry for high school students through half a day of work-based learning. The experience allows students to see career options firsthand and gain skills that employers need.

Join us for our virtual Regional Job Shadows starting February 22, 2021. Instead of the traditional workplace visit, employer participation will be all virtual with video submissions to be shared with high school students across the region. Click below to learn more and sign up to help guide San Antonio students in virtual career exploration:

employers

educators

JOB SHADOW 2020 WAS A
RECORD-SETTING DAY FOR US!

4,414

students

162

employers

18% PARTICIPATION GROWTH FROM 2017

industries

school
districts

charter
schools

Have more questions about Job Shadow participation?

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From the Source

“The experience was definitely eye-opening in that it showed me various career fields that are based off of hobbies.”
— Student from Communication Arts High School

Internship

Our paid internship program grows students’ skill sets and networks, allowing for broad career exploration.

Why Hire Our Interns?

The demand for a high-skilled labor force keeps growing, not just for San Antonio, but your organization, too. We’re bringing together our community’s potential talent and employers to cultivate and improve that talent profile by offering more opportunities to develop the appropriate skills.

Total Impact

$1,102,50

Our 2017 Summer Internship Program united industry and education for BIG impact to the community.

h-e-b saved

$34,000

in their Electronic Maintenance department by repairing equipment in-house with intern assistance.

OUR EMPLOYERS BENEFITTED FROM

• Increased safety & productivity
• Mentorship opportunities
• Potential recruitment
• Fresh ideas and perspectives

2020 VIRTUAL SUMMER INTERNSHIPS:

SA Works continued providing high school students with real, career-building work experience in an all-virtual environment.

Employers

Students

Externship

The program increases educator experience within industries, strengthening curriculum and application. In a five-day professional development event, Alamo STEM Workforce Coalition connects teachers with industry experts to learn how math and science are applied in workforce settings. Our ultimate goal is to increase educator and student awareness of careers in the San Antonio area and for students to be better prepared for in-demand careers.

EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT

Host teachers at your company for a ½ day session sharing your knowledge of your company and what skills students need to be successful at your company.

What would this involve?
-Hosting a small group of teaches at your company for ½ day
-Providing a tour and/or overview of your company
-If possible, provide a hands on experience for teachers at your company

TEACHER ENGAGEMENT

During the week you will visit three local companies as part of the externships. Applicants must teach a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or STEM-related course or be a CTE teacher.

Goals are:
-Increase career awareness for applied teaching and learning
-Create opportunities for students to interact in the real-world workforce
-Bring CCRS and STEM to life in your classroom!
-Strengthen authentic learning using project-based learning design
-Connecting with industry experts in an externship experience

Job matching and mentorship tool
coming soon!

Career Pathways

Opportunity is out there for meaningful careers in exciting industries. COVID-19 is having a heavy impact on people across industries and with training to reskill and upskill, a new door can open. Contact us to learn more.