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.

The application must be received by Tuesday, February 28, 2022. Learn More

Rosa Parks Transit Equity Scholarship

RYDE Racine, with support from the Mayor’s Office, are sponsoring a Rosa Parks Transit Equity Scholarship to acknowledge and commemorate the contributions of Rosa Parks, as well as local civil rights leaders, including Corinne Reid-Owens, that have meaningfully improved residents’ lives.

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.
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Youth Employment Program

Mayor Cory Mason and the City of Racine are excited to announce the Youth Apprenticeship Program! The Youth Employment Program is an 8-week employment program that provides youth, ages 16 to 24, with direct work placements directly with the City of Racine department. Youth Employment will earn $15/hour on a part-time schedule. If this sounds interesting to you, please click below to apply.

We look forward to working with you this summer!

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Applications Closed

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News & Highlights

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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6 hours ago
GROW Racine

Grow your future success, Racine! Make plans to attend the Career Fair at Knapp Elementary tomorrow, Wednesday, 3/22 from 4-7pm. Come learn about and apply for great careers with the City of Racine, On the lake, Racine Unified Schools, and Racine County Wisconsin.

#GROWRacine #cityofracine #racineSave the date and share!

Racine County, in collaboration with the City of Racine, On the lake and Racine Unified Schools, is hosting a Career Fair on March 22, 2023 from 4-7 p.m. at Knapp Elementary.

When you consider everything Racine County has to offer including the salary, the benefits, the ongoing training and support, and most importantly the impact you’ll have on the lives of others in your community; it will be the right opportunity for you and someone you know!!

*Save the date*

If your company or business would like to be a part of this hiring event please contact:
Michael Holden at Michael.Holden@rusd.org
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Grow your future success, Racine! Make plans to attend the Career Fair at Knapp Elementary tomorrow, Wednesday, 3/22 from 4-7pm. Come learn about and apply for great careers with the City of Racine, On the lake, Racine Unified Schools, and Racine County Wisconsin. 

#GROWRacine #cityofracine #racine
1 week ago
GROW Racine

We're so proud of these City of Racine residents who just graduated from WRTP / BIG STEP's pre-apprenticeship program! These residents now have skills & connections that we hope will lead to great careers in the construction and building trades!

These residents also received GROW Racine Pre-Apprenticeship Scholarships of up to $1,500 each to help pay the bills while they were making progress in the program!

Learn more about these (limited time!) City scholarships and the City's pre-apprenticeship program partners. www.growracine.org/careers-in-the-trades/

#cityofracine #racinewisconsin #GROWRacine
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Were so proud of these City of Racine residents who just graduated from WRTP / BIG STEPs pre-apprenticeship program! These residents now have skills & connections that we hope will lead to great careers in the construction and building trades! 

These residents also received GROW Racine Pre-Apprenticeship Scholarships of up to $1,500 each to help pay the bills while they were making progress in the program! 

Learn more about these (limited time!) City scholarships and the Citys pre-apprenticeship program partners. https://www.growracine.org/careers-in-the-trades/

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1 week ago
GROW Racine

We're so excited about all 29 of the nonprofits who will be receiving a GROW Racine Mini-Grant to help meet unmet community needs in Racine! The City is proud to make these investments in our residents and our community partners.

Congrats to all of the selected organizations, including: The main project and cafe on state, BeLEAF Survivors, Inc., Women's Resource Center - Racine, WI, Racine Literacy Council, John XXIII Educational Center, Hispanic Roundtable of Racine, Black Arts Council of Racine, Mahogany Gallery & Artspace by Scott Terry, Hospitality Center (Racine), The LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin, Racine Friendship Clubhouse, Health Care Network, Inc., NAMI Racine County, Great Lakes Community Conservation Corps, Racine County Food Bank, Root River Council, RUGN: The Racine Urban Garden Network, Professional Women in Trades, SAFE Haven of Racine, Women's Resource Center - Racine, WI!

Follow this page to get more updates on the City of Racine's #GROWRacine's initiatives aimed at opening doors to opportunities and empowerment for City of Racine residents! #CityofRacine #Racine
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3 weeks ago
GROW Racine

In-person orientation to answer your questions and get you started on your path to earning your high school equivalency diploma! Help spread the word to City residents you know who might be ready to take this step towards their futures!
#GROWRacineWant to earn your high school credential but need some more information???

WELL DO WE HAVE THE SOLUTION FOR YOU!

Attend an IN-PERSON orientation on March 9th to learn more about YWCA Southeast Wisconsin FREE 5.09 HSED program.
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In-person orientation to answer your questions and get you started on your path to earning your high school equivalency diploma! Help spread the word to City residents you know who might be ready to take this step towards their futures!
#GROWRacine

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1 month ago
GROW Racine

Help spread the word about this Scholarship opportunity! #GROWRacine #cityofracineAre you a high school senior graduating this year? Apply for the first annual Rosa Parks Transit Equity Scholarship from RYDE Racine: forms.gle/UpUGJqiWQGBNvkBT7 ... See MoreSee Less

Help spread the word about this Scholarship opportunity! #GROWRacine #CityofRacine
1 month ago
GROW Racine

The City of Racine, On the lake's new Youth Employment Program is a terrific example of how the City is investing in our residents through our GROW Racine programs!

If you are interested in receiving updates about this summer’s Youth Employment Program, text your name and “youth jobs” to 262-276-2692 OR click here: slkt.io/WGp8

Share this post to help other residents learn about this great program.𝘿𝙞𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬?

Last year, the City of Racine, On the lake employed 39 youth in the Youth Employment Program, an initiative run by our Youth Employment Officer, Kischa Buford.

Each of the youth worked for a city department, learning about their government and what it means to serve the public.

This morning, our senior leadership heard about plans for the second year of this important program. I can't wait to work with the ambitious, civically minded young people who apply this summer.

Stay tuned to our page when the application is released.
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The City of Racine, On the lakes new Youth Employment Program is a terrific example of how the City is investing in our residents through our GROW Racine programs!

If you are interested in receiving updates about this summer’s Youth Employment Program, text your name and “youth jobs” to 262-276-2692 OR click here: https://slkt.io/WGp8

Share this post to help other residents learn about this great program.
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