GROW RACINE
Mayor Mason Message
Welcome to GROW Racine! As Mayor of the City of Racine, I want everyone who lives in our City to know that we believe in your potential.
At the City of Racine, we are focused on exactly what GROW stands for: Growing Residents’ Opportunities and Wealth! GROW Racine wants to help our residents earn their high school degree, start family-supporting jobs in the trades, become homeowners, and repair and improve their houses.
We are investing in our residents’ futures with these GROW Racine programs, and this website puts all of these resources in one place. Whether you’re a resident using these programs to improve your family’s future, or you’re a resident who wants to support and encourage residents working to GROW, we welcome you to these City resources. Together, we can grow and transform Racine.
Pathways to Your Success
Grow & Achieve Your Goals. We are investing in your future.
Racine’s Firefighter/EMS Internship
The City of Racine and Racine Fire Department are excited to announce the Firefighter/EMS Internship! The purpose of the program is to allow high-school students the on-the-job experience of being a Firefighter/EMT.
Earn Your High School Degree
Scholarships of up to $1,500 now available for City of Racine adults who want to go back to school and earn their high school credential through YWCA SEW’s FREE HSED program.
Earn your high school credential!
In the City of Racine, we want our residents to know that, whatever happened in the past does not have to prevent them from succeeding...
Start a career in the trades
Scholarships now available for City of Racine adults who are ready to begin careers in the building trades by enrolling in and completing...
Get free financial coaching
The Racine Financial Empowerment Center in Racine (FEC) offers one-on-one, confidential professional financial counseling
Repair & Enhance Your Home
The City of Racine believes everyone deserves a safe and habitable place to live, and we want to support homeowners in investing in their homes.
Youth Employment Program
The Youth Employment Program is an 8-week employment program that provides City of Racine area youth, ages 16 to 24
Applications Now Closed:
Racine Fire Cadet
The Racine Fire Department is now accepting applications for the Firefighter/EMS Internship, also known as the Fire Cadet Program. The purpose of the program is to allow college students the on-the-job experience of being a Firefighter/EMT with the City of Racine.
Click HERE for more details!
$16.72/hour
NOW HIRING!
The City of Racine’s Youth Employment Program (YEP) is now accepting applications for Summer 2024! Do you know any 16-24 year old’s interested in working for their City? Gain authentic work experience working alongside City of Racine professionals!
If this sounds interesting to you, please APPLY TODAY!
If you would like to receive a text alert about our next application period – sign up for text alerts here
Scholarships to Earn Your High School Credential!
Go back to school to earn your high school credential through the YWCA SEW’s FREE 5.09 HSED program AND, for a limited time, City residents age 18+ can get a $1,500 City Scholarship to help pay the bills while you’re in the FREE 5.09 program! Learn More
Scholarships for Pre-Apprenticeship Training!
Start a career in the construction and building trades! Enroll in FREE pre-apprenticeship training programs offered by one of our partners AND for a limited time. City residents, age 18+ can get a $1,500 City Scholarship to help pay the bills while they’re getting training.
Learn More
News & Highlights
2022 Financial Literacy Award from Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers
Racine FEC Managers Dasheika Kidd and Vicky Selkowe attended the award ceremony held in the State Capitol on April 21, 2023, and are pictured here with Governor Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers. Know More
Fox6 News: GROW Racine Initiative Launched; help transform residents’ futures
Today is #EarthDay2024. We should all take a step back and think about all the things we could be doing to make our planet a better place. ... See MoreSee Less
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Juneteenth is right around the corner!
Please check out our Juneteenth webpage for information on:
🔴 Sponsorship Opportunities - if you’re an organization/business, please consider sponsoring a Juneteenth event and/or getting an advertisement in the souvenir booklet.
🟡 Vendor Applications - if your organization/business would like to be a vendor for the Juneteenth Day Celebration, please review and submit a vendor application.
🟢 Sneaker Ball 3.0 - Tickets can be purchased online or at the PRCS Main Office, Bryant Center, or King Center.
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Applications are now available for youth ages 16-24 who are interested in being a part of the paid summer internship program with the City of Racine! Click the link here to find out more! forms.gle/SEaJH18ACF7CQf718Applications are now OPEN for the Summer 2024 City of Racine Youth Employment Program! Please click the link below to apply or scan the first QR code to apply 😄!
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For all K-6 students at the following schools!Is your child who is enrolled as a Julian Thomas Elementary School, Knapp Elementary or Mitchell Elementary School student interested in having their drawing in a calendar? Apply to the FEC Financial Literacy Month Calendar Art Contest for a chance to be featured! Reach out to Dina Knibbs at 262-636-9488 for any questions or concerns. ... See MoreSee Less
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