Sustainable Workforce Pipeline.
The future of San Antonio's economy depends on a sustainable workforce pipeline. That's precisely why greater:SATX is launching a new talent retention initiative, Alamo Fellows, to support our region's first-generation students by equipping them with the social networks and professional capacity to build amazing careers here in San Antonio.
We are focused on building diverse, inclusive, and equitable access to professional opportunities for talent in San Antonio across all our workforce development initiatives. As trailblazers in their families and communities, many first-generation students navigate their educational journeys with less access to the social and cultureal capital than students that come from multiple generations of college-goers. San Antonio colleges and universities serve more first-generation college students than any other metro area in the US.
The Program
The Alamo Fellows program supports students’ professional development by increasing their connections in our city and community. The program will expose fellows to a variety of non-profit, public, and private organizations that lead economic growth in our city.
Alamo Fellows creates the following kinds of connections for students:
Community: Fellows will engage with community-based leaders and organizations that will expose students to the great work being done to support people in our community and their well-being.
Career: Fellows will intern with a local company that aligns with their majors and career aspirations in STEM fields. STEM includes majors in the Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics but also consists of the social sciences such as anthropology and psychology and also business majors that are interested in data analytics and quantitative methods/reasoning.
Social: Throughout the fellowship, students will engage in various workshops, tours, keynote presentations, mixers, and events intended to increase their networks and exposure to our city.
Applications are now open for the second Alamo Fellows cohort. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2023.
Industry Support
Alamo Fellows Working Group
Composed of leaders from local companies, the working group is responsible for providing insights and expertise into programming, internships, employer engagement, reviewing applicants, and the schedule of events.
Working group members include:
Questions?
Have questions? Click below to read our FAQs or watch the Alamo Fellows webinar.
Retaining SATX Talent
The future of San Antonio’s economy depends on a sustainable workforce pipeline.
Our new talent retention initiative, Alamo Fellows, aims to harness the skills of first-generation students in our region and equip them with the social networks, cultural tools, and professional capacity to navigate their professional trajectories.
We are focused on building diverse, inclusive, and equitable access to professional opportunities for talent in San Antonio. As trailblazers in their families and communities, many first-generation students navigate their educational journeys with less access to the social and cultural capital than students that come from multiple generations of college-goers. Supporting first-generation students is an investment in the future.
Be part of something greater. Watch the video below to learn more about our Alamo Fellows program.
Alamo Fellows represent a growing group of talented students poised to become our region's future leaders. We look forward to seeing how you can continue to make a positive impact in our community.
Thank you to
Our Sponsor
This program is powered by the generous support of Bank of America.
Thank you to
OUR working group members
- Brooks
- CPS Energy
- Documation
- Joeris General Contractors
- KFW Engineers
- Turner Construction Company
- Valero
- 80/20 Foundation
Greater Partnerships
Alamo Fellows
Contact us to learn how you can get involved in supporting the Alamo Fellows program.
Director, Talent Development