The question of whether the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program continues past March 2018 is of concern not only for those who are program participants, but also employers across this state and nation. In a presentation from ...
The SA Works team and Junior Achievement are preparing for another amazing Job Shadow Day, and they are still looking for employers to register and serve as sites for the annual event, which will be Friday, February 2, 2018. Building off their ...
Earlier today, the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announced the 61 individuals who will make up the 43rd class of Leadership San Antonio (LSA).Since 1975, LSA has long been recognized as San ...
Expanding on their success, TX FAME (Texas Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education) is hosting an open house for their Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) program. Looking to recruit at least 40 individuals for the program, the open ...
For the first time in recent history, the CEOs of the Metro 8 Chambers of Commerce and Texas Urban Council of Superintendents met over the weekend to discuss local and state policy issues that relate to the education and training of our future ...
Hosted by the first ever class of Leadership San Antonio, alumni association members came together to celebrate how far the program has come the over last 42 years since its founding. LSA was created by the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce in 1975 to ...
Hosted by Trinity University’s Department of Education, the Chamber’s Education and Workforce Development committee met with area superintendents to discuss outcomes from the 85th Texas Legislature, policy issues to consider in the ...
This week, Chamber leaders had a lively visit with Pre-K 4 SA officials and children to learn about the program’s progress and future. Chamber Chairman Rad Weaver, along with Chair-Elect Shaun Kennedy, President & CEO Richard Perez, and ...
Hosted by the University of Texas’ Austin campus, the nation’s Federal Reserve Banks brought together thought leaders from across the country to discuss policies and strategies for investing in America’s workforce. Serving as the ...
The topic of diversification of area schools is nothing new to San Antonians. When we think of diversity, we normally think of ethnic diversity. Rarely does the notion of socioeconomic diversity enter the conversation. Yet, this is the issue that ...
As part of a larger focus on early education issues in the San Antonio region, your Chamber, in partnership with Pre-K 4 SA, is encouraging members to take an opportunity to visit one of the four Pre-K 4 SA centers. Started in 2012 after former ...
Join Leadership San Antonio’s inaugural class, the class of 1975-1976, and the Leadership San Antonio Alumni Association for our final event of 2017. LSA 1 will host this event and discuss the evolving landscape and changes seen since ...
With the ever increasing use of social media and other technology platforms by adults and children, the issue of cyberbullying took center stage during the regular session of the Texas Legislature. This was especially true for Texas House of ...
The deadline to apply for LSA class 43 has been extended until Monday, October 16 at 5 p.m.For nearly 43 years, Leadership San Antonio (LSA) has helped to shape the future leaders of San Antonio. This program, one of the first of its kind in Texas, ...
As part of 2017 programming for the LSA Alumni Association, Alumni of LSA Class 41 are set to host and welcome members to a meet-and-greet with LSA Alumni Mayor Ron Nirenberg and his fellow council members. The event promises to be an excellent ...
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the Co-Chairs of the 2018 class of Leadership San Antonio (LSA) are Casandra Matej, President and CEO of Visit San Antonio and Denise ...
In a week filled with the excitement of welcoming another strong freshmen class for the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), administrators celebrated the work of outgoing interim President Dr. Pedro Reyes and welcomed their new President, Dr. ...
Highlighting the local and foreign investments that make San Antonio strong, LSA 42 members were able to visit with presenters outlining why San Antonio is primed for continued economic success.Starting off with a focus on San Antonio’s small ...
On August 21, there will be a Total Solar Eclipse cutting across the continental United States. In San Antonio, the moon will slowly obscure the sun's disk to a maximum of 61% by mid-day in a Partial Solar Eclipse. Those along the narrow path of ...
In partnership with the City of San Antonio and Bexar County, Accenture Federal Services has launched a new apprenticeship program focused on providing 50 paid apprenticeships this year for students and adults from the Eastside Education and ...
Pictured above from left to right: Liza Barratachea, San Antonio Chamber President Richard Perez, Mayor Ron Nirenberg, Casandra Matej, and Andi RodriguezAlong with more than 250 individuals, business leaders, and tourism advocates, your San Antonio ...
Last week, before the start of the 85th Legislature’s special session, Rep. Diego Bernal highlighted wins for our community, but reminded members of the Education and Workforce Development Council that the fight was not over yet, stressing the ...
Moving at warp speed, the construction of the new CAST Tech center is not only breaking records, but also breaking barriers to the endless possibilities for its first cohort of students slated to start Fall 2017. Board members from the Chamber were ...
In a packed room at the San Antonio Public Library, experts in the area of school finance and school administration discussed this complex and frequently asked question: What does the Future of public education look like in Texas? Panelists ...
In a day filled with scientists, health professionals, a few test tubes, and needles, LSA 42 members got a closer look at San Antonio’s largest industry. Employing one in every six people in San Antonio, the healthcare and Bioscience industry ...
In the aftermath of the 85th Texas Legislative Session and the recently called Special Session, the issue of how to reform our state’s school finance system still weighs heavily on legislators on both sides of the aisle. There is no easy ...
Connecting the dots of the world of work and the classroom, Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas’ (BBBS) Workplace Mentoring program has assisted students in seeing what the world of possibilities are in terms of careers in San Antonio. ...
With the mountains of Denver in the background, your Chamber along with representatives from across the country, met to finalize reports on their respective efforts in the area of Youth Employment. We have been one of five chambers participating in ...
The Texas Internship Challenge is a recommendation from the Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Education Agency, and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to the Governor’s Office, as part of the Tri-Agency Initiative, challenging industry ...
With Hispanics representing more than 35% of the population in Texas, a better understanding of this segment of the community is critical, as their outcomes have a significant impact on the future of Texas’ economy. It was with this framework ...