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ACC Career Exploration

FREE
Austin Community College
Access tools and workshops to help you identify your strengths and match them to Austin's highest-demand career fields. Career Area: Multi-sector. Location: Virtual & Campuses. Eligible: All Ages.
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Last verified: August 10, 2026

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Career Coach
Austin Community College
An interactive tool designed to help you search for locally available jobs, career paths, and the exact ACC programs that can get you there. Career Area: All Fields. Location: Online. Eligible: All Ages. Status: FREE.
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Last verified: August 10, 2026
HANDS-ON CAREER EXPERIENCES

HANDS-ON
ACC Make It Center

FREE
Austin Community College
Explore high-tech careers through simulators and direct interaction with the tools used in manufacturing, healthcare, and creative arts. Career Area: STEM / Tech. Location: Highland Campus. Eligible: K-12 and Adults.
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Last verified: August 10, 2026

AGES 14–21
Austin-Travis County EMS Explorer Post 247

AVAILABLE NOW
Austin-Travis County EMS
Work directly with EMS professionals to learn emergency medicine skills, CPR, and medical procedures through training and ride-alongs. Career Area: Healthcare / Public Safety. Location: Training Center/Field. Eligible: Ages 14–21. Cost: Low Fee (Scholarships Available).
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Last verified: August 10, 2026

CREATIVE CAREER
E4Youth — Get Creative!

FREE
E4 Youth
Build a digital portfolio through hands-on creative projects in media, advertising, and technology, with guidance from industry mentors. Career Area: Arts / Digital Media. Location: Austin District-Wide. Eligible: High School Students.
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Last verified: August 10, 2026
LEADERSHIP + CIVIC CAREERS

HIGH SCHOOL
Austin Youth Council

GOVERNMENT
City of Austin
Work as a representative of high school students in local government, learning how city policy works and making your voice heard. Career Area: Public Service / Policy. Location: City Hall. Eligible: Grades 9–12. Cost: FREE.
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Last verified: August 10, 2026

SCHOOL-BASED
AustinCorps
City of Austin / AISD Partnership
Integrated into the high school curriculum, this program offers direct internships within city departments to solve community challenges. Career Area: Civic Leadership. Location: AISD High Schools/City Offices. Eligible: AISD Juniors/Seniors.
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Last verified: August 10, 2026
UPCOMING CAREER EVENTS

2027 WATCHLIST
Austin Youth Career Fest

CAREER EVENT
City of Austin / Workforce Solutions
2027 Career Fest — Date Coming Soon
The largest youth career event in the region connects students with potential employers and internship leads. Career Area: All Sectors. Location: Palmer Events Center. Eligible: Ages 14–24. Status: FREE.
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Last verified: August 10, 2026