Training Funding Caps: The Ready to Work Approved Training Catalog lists over 60 local training providers and over 900 courses that are approved for tuition assistance through the Ready to Work program. These approved courses are aligned with targeted occupations as determined by the Workforce Solutions Alamo 2021-2024 Local Plan and by the Ready to Work Advisory Board. We encourage residents, training providers, partner organizations, and employers to review and to provide continuous feedback. Not all courses will be open and available to all participants. Funding caps per participant for training include:

• Certificate Program, i.e., training resulting in industry-recognized credentials or specialized training courses: One-time cap of $5,000.00 per participant.
• Associate Degree Program: Annual cap of $2,200.00 per participant; Individual participant cap of $6,600.00.
• Bachelor’s Degree Program: Available for participants that have already earned at least 30 college credits at the time of intake; Annual cap of $4,100.00 per participant; Individual participant cap of $12,300.00.
• Approved expenses include costs directly tied to approved course and program completion. This includes tuition and fees, and required school supplies and work supplies, such as laptops, books, testing fees, uniforms, background checks, drug tests, vaccinations, tutoring, review course (one), and certification and licensing fees.
• If you qualify for the AlamoPROMISE program, please talk to your intake counselor for details.
• Tuition funding for Associate or Bachelor’s Degree Programs is not available for individuals that have already earned a Bachelor’s Degree.