Helping City of Racine Residents Thrive and Succeed

Growing Residents’ Opportunities and Wealth: GROW Racine is a hub for our key resources,
all in one place.

Helping City of Racine Residents Thrive and Succeed

Growing Residents’ Opportunities and Wealth: GROW Racine is a hub for our key
resources, all in one place.

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.

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
City of Racine Youth Employment Program Summer 2023

Applications Now Closed

The City of Racine’s Youth Employment Program (YEP) is now accepting applications for Summer 2023! Do you know any 16-24 year old’s interested in working for their City? Apply today to gain an authentic work experience working alongside City of Racine professionals. Application Deadline: May 15th

Learn More

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

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

GROW Racine press conference launch

Fox6 News: GROW Racine Initiative Launched; help transform residents’ futures

 

training for careers in the trades Racine

Racine Journal Times: $1.5M available to help Racinians pursue training for careers in the trades

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5 days ago
GROW Racine

GROW is excited to support Giving to the Nations, Inc. at of their final Hygiene Drive of the year on Saturday, December 16th!
From 10 AM- until Noon (or supplies are gone), one member of each household can register to receive a free box of hygiene products.

This event will be at Julian Thomas Elementary School. Please see the map on the flyer for the exact pick-up location.Thanks to the City of Racine's generosity we are holding one last community hygiene giveaway event in 2023 on December 16th.
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GROW is excited to support Giving to the Nations, Inc. at of their final Hygiene Drive of the year on Saturday, December 16th!
From 10 AM- until Noon (or supplies are gone), one member of each household can register to receive a free box of hygiene products. 

This event will be at Julian Thomas Elementary School. Please see the map on the flyer for the exact pick-up location.
2 months ago
GROW Racine

GROW is excited to participate in this event! See you all at Case High School on Saturday. ... See MoreSee Less

GROW is excited to participate in this event! See you all at Case High School on Saturday.Image attachment
3 months ago
GROW Racine

The City of Racine, Wisconsin Government’s outreach team is kicking off the back-to-school season at Julian Thomas Elementary’s Open House. Pictured is the mayor’s office Youth Employment Program intern, SaMya. SaMya goes throughout the community and shares information on the numerous programs and resources offered to Racine’s residents. ... See MoreSee Less

The City of Racine, Wisconsin Government’s outreach team is kicking off the back-to-school season at Julian Thomas Elementary’s Open House. Pictured is the mayor’s office Youth Employment Program intern, SaMya. SaMya goes throughout the community and shares information on the numerous programs and resources offered to Racine’s residents.

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6 months ago
GROW Racine

Thanks to all of the City staff and nonprofit partners who made City of Racine Day such a success yesterday! #GROWRacine ... See MoreSee Less

Thanks to all of the City staff and nonprofit partners who made City of Racine Day such a success yesterday! #GROWRacineImage attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment
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