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
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
Local nonprofit partners: Don't miss your chance to apply for one of the City of Racine, On the lake's GROW Racine Mini-Grants! Deadline is next Tuesday, January 31st at 9am. More info below!Are there supplies you need to enhance your services?
Would you like to better the quality of programs & services you provide?
Do you have an idea that you need flexible funding for?
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Make 2023 the year you earn that high school diploma! #GROWRacineDid you know❓
You can earn your High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) through YWCA Southeast Wisconsin's FREE program. The first class of the year starts February 13th. Start now and earn your diploma by June! 🎓
💰 BONUS: City of Racine residents can apply for the GROW Racine scholarship to earn up to $1,500 to help afford the cost of living while going through the program. ... See MoreSee Less
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Racine nonprofit partners: check out the GROW Racine Mini-Grants the City has just launched. Applications are open until 9am on January 31st. Info and link to application and FAQ ⬇️ #GROWRacine #cityofracine #racinewisconsin❗ In case you missed it: We just opened applications for the GROW Racine mini-grant for nonprofits. Applications close at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, January 31.
The grant program provides $10,000 to $25,000 in funding to each nonprofit awarded through a competitive process.
👉 Apply at www.growracine.org/grow-racine-mini-grants/
👉 Direct questions to: Grow@cityofracine.org
👉 City staff are hosting an information session at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 13th to answer questions. Register: cityofracine-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsde-hpz0sGdyJlrdEO3-m1cRBllg-Oq79 ... See MoreSee Less
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This graduation is such a great example of what GROW Racine is all about! Helping Racine residents grow, thrive, and achieve their goals. We're so proud of all of the graduates! Know other City of Racine adults who are ready to go back to school and earn their high school equivalency diploma? #GROWRacine and our partners at YWCA Southeast Wisconsin are here to help them do just that! Learn more and get started at www.growracine.org/hsed-scholarships/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Today!
✅ Know anyone in Racine looking for a job? Tell them about this event!
✅Know anyone looking for resources? Tell 'em about this event! ✅Know anyone who wants to learn more about City services & programs? Tell them about this event!
Bring your kids and come learn about all the ways Racine is bouncing back. See you at Festival Hall tonight!
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