There are countless routes you can go to gain valuable job training and more quickly enter the workforce, in fact, Austin PBS in conjunction with Capital Area Workforce Solutions has compiled a video collection that highlights pathways to careers, entitled American Graduate: Getting to Work.
Meanwhile, here are a few job training resources in our local area:
Austin Community College Continuing Education - offers a variety of areas of study for hands-on training to fast-track your career
Road to Hire - coding apprenticeships in the Austin area
Samsung Fab Intern/Apprenticeships - paid 10-week summer internship; selected students have the opportunity to join an apprenticeship while completing an associate's degree at Austin Community College
American Youthworks Conservation Corps - an opportunity to build careers, strengthen communities, and improve the environment through education, on-the-job training, and service to others. Focus on environmental issues and the green jobs sector
Skillpoint Alliance - free, fast training in skilled trades and manufacturing
Workforce Solutions - apprenticeship & job training programs in advanced manufacturing, water/wastewater, electrical, plumbing/pipefitting, etc
Texas State Technical College - offers a variety of programs and career training
Considering enlisting in a military branch? Check out what you should know before you join the military and use the links below to explore the various paths and to connect directly with our local recruiters.
U.S. Air Force - Joshua A. Schlegel// email // 512.589.0385
U.S. Army - Luke Bailey, SSG // email // 512.215.3339
U.S. Coast Guard - Fahren Payton // email // 512.317.7796
U.S. Marines - Sgt Ryan Juarez // email // 512.627.0266
U.S. Navy - Lucius Stalworth, NRS North Austin // email // 512.836.2662
Texas Army National Guard - SSG O. D. Ogbeide // email // 512.431.5689
If you are interested in the academies, please reach out to your alpha counselor.
United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point
United States Naval Academy (USNA)
United States Air Force Academy (USAFA)
United States Coast Guard Academy
United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA)