Project QUEST strengthens the economy and transforms lives by preparing individuals for in-demand, living wage careers.

San Antonio, TX
Joined January 2013
A strong economy starts with a strong workforce. Today, I introduced my 2023 Economic Growth Agenda – a package of legislation to create jobs, expand workforce development programs, and build economic opportunity in San Antonio and across the nation. Learn more 👇
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As we recover from the pandemic, Texans deserve an economy that works for everyone.   Today, the House voted to pass my legislation to fund workforce development programs like @ProjectQuestInc & expand career services that help domestic violence survivors rebuild their lives.
Today, the House passed bipartisan legislation to: $ Help Workers access better paying jobs ✅Connect employers with qualified candidates ⬇️Lower costs for families ⬆️Increase supplies #InvestinginWorkers
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Today, I was glad to introduce the Navigating to Success Act, a bill to allow career navigation programs like @ProjectQUESTInc to get more federal💰. As our economy rebuilds, these programs play an vital role in connecting workers with good-paying jobs. castro.house.gov/media-cente…
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Attend our In-Person Career Fair on Thursday. Lavi Industries is offering positions, such as: Assemblers, Machine Operators, Shipping/Receiving Manager, and Shipping Supervisor. Pay starts at $15/hr. for entry level positions. Good Careers Center at 703 Dolorosa | 9AM to 1PM
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Our randomized controlled trial evaluation of @ProjectQUESTInc demonstrates large earnings impacts for participants continue 11 years after enrollment. These are the longest sustained earnings impacts ever found in a U.S. workforce development program. economicmobilitycorp.org/ele…
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Apply for the Good Careers Academy’s Nurse’s Aide program! The program prepares students to gain a high demand certification, and a stepping stone into the nursing field. Financial sponsorships are available. Deadline to enroll is July 19th! Email: [email protected]
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IN 1 HOUR, 1p ET at the hashtag #FundWorkforceEquity: Join @WFMFunders, @WorkingNation, and leaders in the world of charitable funding for a look at #racialequity in #workforcedevelopment. Join the conversation! We want to hear your stories. Sign up: bit.ly/3y50ni6
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Do you know someone who is seeking new employment? The #SAFoodBank and @ProjectQUESTInc is offering a state-certified warehouse course for anyone seeking new employment opportunities in warehouse logistics. Stipends are available. Learn more at: safoodbank.org/our-programs/…
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Our next FAST Cohort will be starting July 6th! For more information on FAST and enrollment information, please visit txfame.com/fast/ and contact us at 210-452-6959 or [email protected] #manufacturingmondays #FAST #launchintoanexcitingadvancedmanufacturingcareer
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In partnership with @ProjectQUESTInc, your #SAFoodBank is striving to provide meaningful employment in the culinary industry by offering a new 10-week Culinary Arts Training Course. Contact us if you or someone you know is interested: safoodbank.org/cvresponse | 210.431.8326.
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Through a partnership with @ProjectQUESTInc, your #SAFoodBank working to provide meaningful employment in the culinary industry by offering a new 10-week Culinary Arts Training Course. Contact us if you know someone who is interested: safoodbank.org/cvresponse | 210.431.8326.
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In a new Q&A, @WorkRiseNetwork board member and @ProjectQUESTInc ED David Zammiello describes the importance of coaching, mentoring, and other wraparound services in supporting workers in job training: bit.ly/3b8sVyi
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Join us on 11/18 for our next JVS Economic Opportunity Forum - #PayForSuccess: Working Towards Economic Advancement. Featuring @MassGov Sec. of Edu Jim Peyser, @TracyPalandjian of @SocialFinanceUS, @markmobility of @EconMobility. Learn more & register: bit.ly/EOF-NOV18
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SA Ready to Work: Join us for a roundtable with @Ron_Nirenberg on our post-pandemic economy and efforts to prepare our workforce for the future. Streaming on Facebook live featuring panelists from @LiveBrooksTX, @PortSanAntonio, @GoSPC, @ProjectQUESTInc. facebook.com/events/63324554…
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Replying to @ProjectQUESTInc
@ProjectQUESTInc is a great example of an organization that made shifts to fit the needs of a changing world as a result of COVID19. How has your work shifted? Tune in to #Give4CovidRelief now!
Q7. @projectQUESTInc activated its Business Continuation Plan operating virtually programs and services. #QUESTers #SanAntonio #Give4CovidRelief
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Training Future Techies: @PortSanAntonio and SAMSAT are working with SA Works, WSA, and @ProjectQUESTInc and @AlamoColleges1 to stand up a tech training hub for San Antonians who have lost their job amidst the pandemic. portsanantonio.us/tech-train…
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David Zammiello @ProjectQUESTInc presented on his organization's wide variety of services at today's WSA Board Meeting #healthcare #IT #AdvancedManufacturing – at San Antonio, TX
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Feeling #texasproud as @AlvarezTWCLabor reports that TX has 800,000 available jobs and only 500,000 job-seekers, thanks to programs like @ProjectQUESTInc provides. #quester #dugooder
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New report from @Arnold_Ventures highlights our @EconMobility report Nine Year Gains on @ProjectQUESTInc's sectoral training program
Not all program effects fade - New report on the Project QUEST RCT shows sizable nine-year earnings gains for low-income workers: straighttalkonevidence.org/2…
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Project QUEST retweeted
Using Texas administrative data, we found that QUEST participants earned significantly more than control group members nine years after enrollment. The earnings impact exceeded $5,000 in the ninth year. #NineYearGains
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