History was made at Texas A&M University-San Antonio this week, as the University admitted its inaugural class of first-year students. This milestone is not only a major accomplishment for Texas A&M University-San Antonio, but also for San ...
For the second year, the Chamber, Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA), SA Works and Education Service Center-20 (Region 20) will be hosting a career fair for students between the ages of 16 and 24 on Saturday, September 24th from 8:30 am-12:30 pm at the ...
Hosting the first ever statewide summit, My Brother’s Keeper San Antonio (MBKSA) hosted more than 50 leaders from across the state for the Texas My Brother’s Keeper Summit (#TXMBK16). Held at UTSA’s downtown campus, participants ...
For a third consecutive year, educators from across the region have participated in three cohorts of a five-day professional development session. Developed and supported by the Alamo STEM Workforce Coalition (ASWC), the Educator Externship ...
Your Chamber is excited to share some exciting news out of Washington, D.C. Representatives Glenn Thompson (R-PA) and Katherine Clark (D-MA) along with Representatives Bradley Byrne (R-AL), Carlos Curbelo (R-FL), Jim Langevin (D-RI), and Rick Nolan ...
Are you a graduate of Leadership San Antonio? If yes, are you interested in helping guide next year’s fabulous LSA class? Then you should apply to be considered for next year’s LSA Steering Committee!Leadership San Antonio serves the San ...
Working in conjunction with the San Antonio Film Festival, LSA Class 38 is proud to host the next LSA Alumni Association event on July 25 at the Pearl Stable. More details to come in the next few weeks.If you are not yet a member of the LSA Alumni ...
SA Works is excited to announce a new AMT (Advanced Manufacturing Technician) program for graduating high school seniors. The AMT program is a unique program that combines a paid working experience while learning the skills and technical expertise ...
The Texas Supreme Court ruled unanimously last week that Texas’ school funding system is constitutional after years of legal battles over the controversial 2011 budget cuts. Two-thirds of state school districts sued the state over these cuts, ...
Local businesses have an opportunity to get some extra help around the workplace this summer by partnering with SA works to offer jobs to area high school students. Students will apply for summer internships relating to their fields of study through ...
“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world,” Anne Frank. These words rang true and served as the theme for last week’s Business/Education forum hosted by the Texas Association ...
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate the SA Works team on receiving the Champion of the Year award from the Career and Technical Education Administrators of Texas (CTAT). CTAT recognizes partners who excel at promoting ...
Attending their second quarterly meeting for the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation Youth Employment Network, representatives from the San Antonio Chamber presented the latest progress on SA Works.Participants learned about using intermediaries as ...
Mark your calendar to attend a one-day discussion about how business and community leaders can partner with schools to benefit students in our region. The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Texas Association of School Boards and ...
During a standing room only event last week, political leaders, educators, and early childhood education advocates outlined the state of early childhood education in San Antonio. Hosted by The Atlantic, the series of multiple panels focused on ...
Please join the Diplomás Project partners for a forum on dual credit and educational outcomes for Latino students on February 10, 2016 from 8:30-noon at Palo Alto College.The Summit will address the following topics: The current state ...
It's HAPPENING! Reconnect with your LSA classmates and meet other LSA alumni at the kick-off of the LSA Alumni Association. ALL LSA classes are welcome to attend. Events details are as follows:Thursday, January 28th6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Two Bros BBQ ...
On January 13th your chamber participated in a Community Conversation (CC) discussing our Next Generation Assessments and Accountability for Texas Public Schools. Hosted by State Board of Education Chair, Donna Bahorich, and local board ...
Following is a message from SAISD Superintendent Pedro Martinez that he sent to the SAISD staff about his State of the District address to the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce on January 14.This morning, I delivered a State of the District address to ...
It's HAPPENING! Reconnect with your LSA classmates and meet other LSA alumni at the kick-off of the LSA Alumni Association. ALL LSA classes are welcome!Thursday, January 28th6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Two Bros BBQ, 12656 West Avenue (we will meet on the ...