San Antonio supports laid-off federal workers with new job initiative

In response to the mass firings of federal employees initiated by the Trump administration, San Antonio officials, including Mayor Ron Nirenberg, are collaborating with Workforce Solutions Alamo to support displaced workers. The city's initiative, which includes the Reemployment Assistance of Federal Talent program, aims to quickly process applications from laid-off federal employees for available city positions. This effort comes amid uncertainty about the total number of job losses, with estimates suggesting significant cuts in the San Antonio area impacting vulnerable families. Adrian Lopez, CEO of Workforce Solutions Alamo, highlighted the importance of gathering information on affected employees to provide targeted assistance. The Ready to Work program is also prepared to help former federal workers transition into new roles, emphasizing the potential economic ripple effects of these layoffs on the local community. Officials are advocating for impacted employees to attend job fairs and utilize available resources as they navigate this challenging period.