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.
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
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!
Applications Closed
News & Highlights
Fox6 News: GROW Racine Initiative Launched; help transform residents’ futures
Outreach staff from Mayor Cory Mason's office will be at Party on the Pavement tomorrow. Stop by to learn about the City's #GROWRacine programs including the City of Racine Financial Empowerment Center and scholarships to help residents get their high school credentials and start careers in the construction and building trades. Our table will be on Main Street, near the 3rd Street intersection. ... See MoreSee Less
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#GROWRacine is all about helping City of Racine residents achieve their goals. We've definitely all got money goals! The City of Racine Financial Empowerment Center is here to help you achieve all of your financial goals. The #RacineFEC offers professional, confidential, financial coaching as an official City service, so you know it's safe, local, and trustworthy. Get started today! www.racinefec.org or 262-200-0831. ... See MoreSee Less
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Woot! Huge successes for clients of the City of Racine Financial Empowerment Center! Imagine what it would feel like to wipe out debts! Congratulations to the City residents who are working hard with the #RacineFEC to achieve these great results. If you know other City residents stressed out and overwhelmed by debts and debt collectors, send 'em to the Racine FEC for FREE, professional, confidential, personalized help! www.racinefec.org/make-an-appointment/ #GROWRacine ... See MoreSee Less
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