GSCS Youth Programs serve over 4,000 youth in 16 counties throughout Central and South Texas.
- Workforce
Development - Get2Work
offers comprehensive services promoting opportunities for youth to acquire the
necessary life skills, education and work exposure and experience to enable them
to have productive careers and become responsible citizens.
- After School and
Summer Program- This
enrichment program’s goal is to assist
participants in acquiring the life and academic skills necessary for personal
success. A case management model and
activities focus on Educational Achievement, Reducing Risky Behaviors,
Successful Transition to Employment and Self-Sufficiency and Civic/Community
Engagement.
- Asset Building
Curriculum - ABC is a juvenile delinquency prevention program that offers a series
of curricula-based character building lessons to in-school students enrolled in
78207 public schools.
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"Then and Now"
by F. Hernandez (GSCS Youth Development Services Participant)
Once I was Unseen
Now I am Observed
Once I like Hiding in the shadow of someone else
Now I like looking back at my shadow
Once I wore baggy pants
Now I wear professional outfits
Once I went with the flow
Now I go against the current
Once I ate only things that were familiar
Now I eat things that represent new experiences
Once I was concerned about the future
But now I am ready for change.
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Over the 4th of July holiday 2008, 13 young people from the Rio Grande Valley flew to Washington D.C. Each day they took in the sites of our nation’s capital, and in the evenings they experienced college life in dorm rooms at George Washington University.
We hope you enjoy this short video of the students' responses to the trip:
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Currently, GSCS Youth Services includes GED preparation classes, workforce development training, life skills classes, opportunities for academic enrichment (grades k-12), health education, and a variety of educational after school and summer activities. All GSCS youth programs are intentionally designed to stabilize families, establish nurturing relationships and foster self-sufficiency.
Programs Include:
- ABC Program (Asset Building for Clients), grades 3 - 1
- Afterschool and Summer Enrichment Program, grades 3 -12
- Get2Work Youth Employment Training Program, ages 14 - 21
- MODELO Program (Mentoring Others through Developmental, Educational, and Leadership Opportunities), grades 7 - 12
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Year Round and Seasonal Activities:
- Peer mentoring
- Computer Lab
- Homework Assistance
- Reading Services
- College Awareness and Preparation
- Cultural Enrichment
- Volunteer and Community Service Opportunities
- Character Building Curricula
- Drug and violence prevention Curricula and Counseling
- Supervised Afterschool and Summer Recreation and Athletic Programs
- Youth Leadership Activities
- Literary Arts Classes in Reading and Creative Writing
- Instruction in the Visual and Performing Arts
Please contact Gary Chambers, Director of San Antonio Programs, at (210) 434-5531 ext. 2050 or by email chambers_g@goodsamcenter.com for additional information.
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Get2Work: The Road to Success: At GSCS, with the guidance and support of a Case Manager, Get2Work participants develop an individual strategy to achieve academic, personal and employment goals. Participants can also qualify for:
- Academic assistance such as tutoring, study skills training, guidance and support to earn high school diploma, GED, and/or entering college or trade school
- Employment opportunities and career exploration assistance
- Paid and unpaid work experiences including internships and job shadows
- Work readiness skills training, career classes and vocational certifications
- Leadership development opportunities and educational field trips
- Counseling and mentoring
- Post-secondary planning and follow-up
“The Get2Work Program made me feel like I had someone on my side who wanted me to succeed as much as I did. The program gave me the opportunity to gain valuable work experiences that I would not have been able to get anywhere else. I thrived in the program and continue to achieve success in my job and in my life.”
– Becky, Get2Work Program Participant
For more information on GSCS’ Get2Work Program, please contact Desiree Norman at (210) 434-5531 or fill out the online application below.
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| A recent Get2Work Program Graduate |
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| Get2Work On-Line Application for San Antonio |
The Good Samaritan Community Services Get2Work Project is a comprehensive workforce development program for youth ages 14 to 18 that are living in Bexar County. Through participation in this project, every participant will have the opportunity to learn about the multitudes of occupations in the real world, their personal career interests, and even acquire positive work and life skills through a series of curriculums and key components. These components are designed to specifically meet the needs of both in-school and out-of-school youth enrolled in the program. The Get2Work Project also offers job search and placement activities, counseling, educational services such as tutoring and GED classes, college preparation, and an array of other services.
Please completely fill out the form below and hit "Send." Your information will be processed and you will be contacted.
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Good Samaritan Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program
TDD/TTY Relay 1-800-735-2989
Auxiliary Aids and Services Available Upon Request to Individuals with Disabilities
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