High school is a time for you to explore and think about what you want to do in the future. You might often hear people ask, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" It's a big question, but don't worry if you're not sure yet! There are so many options out there, and it's completely okay to take your time figuring it out. You can talk to your teachers, counselors, and even use resources online to learn about different careers. This way, you can start getting an idea of what interests you and what path you might want to take. Remember, it's all about discovering what makes you excited and motivated for the future. Take the Texas Career Check Interest Profiler to see what future career you may want to pursue.
The center will offer more than 90 advanced-level CTE courses for juniors and seniors (and some sophomores) including over 60 new courses. Opportunities include:
new programs of study in dentistry and firefighting
a real-world stock market ticker for on-the-job training
the state's first cybersecurity courses
never before offered courses in veterinary medicine, architecture, business, fashion design and marketing, logistics, pharmacology, robotics and more
View a course list with fees and required classes that MUST be taken in order to be considered for the course.
The application opens in your skyward account at the beginning of second semester.
"Jobs Y’all helps you find great careers in growing fields. You can discover jobs you'll love, whether it's in your hometown or anywhere in Texas. Your future begins here!"
The Texas Internship Challenge helps students find cool internships all over the state. You'll learn skills that employers really want. Plus, you can check out different careers and even get paid or earn school credit! Start your search here.