Train now for high wage, in-demand jobs with free certification classes -
San Antonio ISD is happy to announce a partnership with Project QUEST, a local non-profit whose goal is to strengthen the economy and transform lives by preparing individuals for in-demand, living-wage careers.
“Through this partnership, SAISD now offers more than 40 certifications free of charge to SAISD community adult education students, SAISD high school graduates, SAISD parents, and SAISD classified employees,” said Darlene Volz, director for Adult and Community Education at the District. “We are so excited to be able to help provide in-demand workforce training, relevant workforce readiness skills, and college and career transition support to members of our SAISD community.”
Free training opportunities in cybersecurity, medical assisting, advanced manufacturing, entrepreneurship, data science, hostility manager, phlebotomy and more and are taking place through April 2021.
If you are interested in participating in one of Project QUEST’s programs, see below for the easy two-step referral and registration process.
All applicants must complete a registration form. This can be done online or in person. Go to www.saisd.net/ace and click the dark blue button that says, “Texas Residents Click Here to Register for Adult Education Classes.” On the next form, select “Project QUEST” under the class option section. To apply in person, go to Margarita Huantes Learning Center at 1411 Guadalupe Street, San Antonio, Texas 78207 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Partners and SAISD department staff use the following referral link https://tinyurl.com/y9zlyrwk or email dvolz@saisd.net with referral name and contact information. This will ensure that SAISD Project QUEST candidates are processed first due to short timelines to enter the current semester of certification classes.
SAISD and Project QUEST are committed to aiding all qualified candidates achieve their goals. Participants in these free program options can gain increased income and job retention, job placement, career coaching, connections to in-demand industry recognized certifications, as well as increased college and career readiness skills, increased digital literacy, and if applicable, the ability to attain American citizenship and English proficiency.
Project QUEST is a nationally recognized workforce strategy with a 26-year history of successfully planning and implementing training programs for professional, high-paying jobs that enhance the economic competitiveness of San Antonio. QUEST has served over 7,000 participants. QUEST now boasts an 89% completion rate for its participants.
For assistance or additional information, please call Mark Sanchez at 210-554-2453 or email Darlene Volz at dvolz@saisd.net. Certification classes are filling up fast! See flyer below.