Skills Training
Training and placement in high wage, high demand, careers.
Project QUEST believes that long-term training results in long-term employment, family wages, benefits and an improved lifestyle for participants and their families. The programs we offer are college-based studies and most are directed toward associate degrees from one of the area community colleges or professional training institutes. Some courses of study are based on certificate programs approved by the State of Texas and various licensing boards and, in some cases, may be offered through regional, state-certified private training facilities.
Advanced Manufacturing
Air Conditioning & Heating
Aircraft Mechanic
Auto Service Technician
Construction Technology
Diesel Mechanic
Electrical Trades
Logistics
Machine Tool Operato
Plumber
Welder
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Dental Hygienist
Health Information Technology
Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapy Assistant
Radiography Technologies
Registered Nurse
Respiratory Care
Surgical Technology
Bookkeeping Specialist
Computer Programming
Computer Support Specialist
Cybersecurity
Data Science
Information Security & Assurance
Network Administrator
Software Development
Systems Administrator
Web and Mobile Developer
Participant Services
- In-demand occupations are identified in collaboration with Workforce Solutions Alamo, the City of San Antonio and Bexar County Economic Development Departments, and local business leaders.
- Outreach and recruitment are ongoing. Information is distributed through churches, libraries, public schools, and community organizations.
- Applicants receive a two-phase assessment to determine their training readiness: one for academic skill level and the other to establish career suitability.
- Academic enhancement is available through QUEST Prep for individuals whose test scores are below college level.
- Occupational training programs are one to two years in length in driver industries. All training and placement efforts are linked to specific employment sectors with promising wage advancement potential. Project QUEST supports training in Healthcare and Bioscience, Information Technology/Security, Aerospace, Energy, and Manufacturing.
- Case management is provided to all Project QUEST participants and includes guidance and career counseling, weekly VIP (Vision, Initiative, and Perseverance) meetings, support services, and other relevant assistance.
- Work Readiness Skills training is provided by the career advisors during the weekly VIP meetings. Topics included are time management, stress management, goal setting, financial planning, ethics, morals, and values, motivation, self-esteem, and transition to employment.
- Support services such as childcare, transportation allowances, and utility assistance are vital elements of Project Quest.
- QUEST’s support is available to participants so they can focus on their training activities.
Job search and placement assistance is offered to participants through coordination with established employer partners upon completion of training.
“You will never know what you can achieve until you try”
QUEST Prep is a self-paced program developed by Project QUEST and is led by a professional educator in a dedicated learning center. Group instruction is given in areas identified as deficient in most of the students in a given class. Participants proceed at their own pace in other areas of remediation. The goal is to lift the education level from as low as 6th grade in reading or math to a college level. QUEST Prep was piloted and refined in-house on a very small scale beginning in March 2007 in partnership with the San Antonio Independent School District and Region 20.
Training Philosophy
Training is provided by accredited institutions including the Alamo Colleges, the University of Texas Health Science Center, and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Specialized boot camp training is provided through the Rackspace Open Cloud Academy, Code Up, and USAA via their VET FIT program.
Applying is a multistep process that includes: Applicant Information Session, Testing (math and Reading level), Intake and Assessment, Certification, and Final Interview.
Project QUEST’s strategy involves the following components: Identification of demand occupations, outreach, recruitment, comprehensive applicant assessment, academic enhancement, occupational or customized skills training, case management, work readiness training, support services, and transition to employment services. Participants receive their occupational training from accredited institutions including the Alamo Colleges, University of Texas Health Science Center, the Baptist School of Health Professions, Rackspace Open Cloud Academy, Code Up, the San Antonio Coding Academy, and USAA via their VET FIT program.