Two San Antonio employers disclosed plans to cut a total of 240 jobs at the end of 2026. The layoffs reflect both a shift in federal immigration funding and a corporate restructuring by a security firm.
Endeavors nonprofit reduces staff
On Oct. 29, the nonprofit Endeavors filed a notice with the Texas Workforce Commission indicating that 153 positions will be eliminated on Dec. 31. The organization has provided home‑study and post‑release services for unaccompanied minors under a contract with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) since 2021.
HHS officials linked the contract change to President Trump’s immigration enforcement, noting that “under President Trump’s leadership, the number of unaccompanied alien children entering the United States has declined dramatically, reducing the demand for federally funded care facilities and services.” The Administration for Children and Families decided not to renew the contract, prompting Endeavors to wind down operations.
Bruce Knott, senior director of people operations at Endeavors, said the layoff list includes more than 50 case managers, case aides, supervisors and other staff. A small number of employees may receive transfer offers, but none have been extended yet. The nonprofit, founded in San Antonio in 1969, now operates nationwide with a focus on veterans and youth and is headquartered on the Northwest Side.
ECAM Technologies closes North Loop 410 facility
Five days later, on Nov. 3, ECAM Technologies submitted a second notice to the Texas Workforce Commission. The security company, acquired by GardaWorld, announced the closure of its North Loop 410 facility in the Century Building and the termination of 89 workers, effective Dec. 31.
ECAM, formed in 2025 after GardaWorld merged its surveillance brand Stealth Monitoring with ECAMSECURE, specializes in AI‑driven video surveillance. The company said most of the affected employees are escalation specialists. ECAM did not respond to requests for comment.
Local economic context
Employers with 100 or more full‑time workers are required to file a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice under the federal act of 1988. The unemployment rate in San Antonio peaked at 4.8 % in June, the highest since 2021, before falling to 4.3 % in September, according to the latest data.
GardaWorld previously drew local attention for a contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to operate a detention facility in San Antonio, a contract that the city sued over in October.
What this means for the community
The layoffs will affect a range of workers, from case managers who support children and families to technical specialists who monitor security systems. While some employees may find opportunities elsewhere, the reductions underscore how changes in federal immigration policy and corporate strategy can directly impact local jobs.
Local leaders and faith‑based organizations are encouraged to offer assistance to displaced workers, consistent with the community’s commitment to family stability and individual liberty.
Original reporting: San Antonio Report — read the source article.
