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.
GROW Racine Mini-Grants
Applications now open for the GROW Racine Mini-Grants! Eligible local nonprofits can apply for $10,000-$25,000 to address an unmet community need. Learn more and apply here.
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
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!
Applications Closed
News & Highlights
Fox6 News: GROW Racine Initiative Launched; help transform residents’ futures
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:
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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/
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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!
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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!
#GROWRacineWant to earn your high school credential but need some more information???
WELL DO WE HAVE THE SOLUTION FOR YOU!
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QueenSavage Wright this is the article with all the information you need
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
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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.
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