San Antonio’s Ready to Work program, a voter-backed initiative that’s helped thousands land better jobs, may be winding down as the city grapples with a $158 million budget shortfall. Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is proposing to halt new enrollments while letting current participants finish — using leftover funds to bridge the gap or boost future borrowing power. The program, which has already spent $112 million of its $235 million haul, has transformed lives like Sebastian Oberg’s, who went from unemployment to a $58K job. Any permanent changes would require voter approval, and the City Council must decide whether to put the issue on the ballot. The future of this lifeline remains uncertain — but the impact on real people is undeniable.
Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.
Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai
This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.
Podden och tillhörande omslagsbild på den här sidan tillhör
The Daily News Now!. Innehållet i podden är skapat av The Daily News Now! och inte av,
eller tillsammans med, Poddtoppen.
