The City of Austin’s Economic Development Department is proud to support the 12th Annual Youth Career Fest, a career exploration event hosted by the Austin Youth Council. This event empowers Austin-area high school students to explore diverse career opportunities and chart their educational and professional pathways.
“Youth Career Fest demonstrates the importance of equipping our future workforce with the knowledge and connections they need to succeed,” said Anthony Segura, Interim Director of the Economic Development Department. “We are proud to support the next generation of innovators and changemakers to help them discover their passions, connect with mentors, and envision their futures.”
Founded by the Austin Youth Council in 2013, Youth Career Fest was established to provide high school students with the tools and resources needed to make informed decisions about their futures, whether entering the workforce or pursuing higher education. The Austin Youth Council—a dedicated group of high school students representing youth voices in local government—designed this event to bridge the gap between students and career opportunities.
This year’s event will feature organizations such as St. David’s HealthCare, Texas Workforce Solutions, Samsung, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, various State of Texas and City departments, and more. Universities from across the state and beyond—including The University of Texas at Austin, Texas State University, the University of Alabama, and Texas A&M University—will also be in attendance. Over 50 schools from Austin ISD and surrounding districts, such as Leander ISD, Round Rock ISD, and Hays CISD, are registered, with 3,500+ students (grades 8-12) expected to attend.
When:
Wednesday, January 22
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where:
Palmer Events Center
900 Barton Springs Road
For more information about the 12th Annual Youth Career Fest and our other initiatives, please visit www.austintexas.gov/kids.
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El Departamento de Desarrollo Económico de la Ciudad de Austin fomenta el crecimiento empresarial, las industrias creativas y las comunidades locales. Estos programas construyen una economía equitativa y sostenible que enriquecen las vidas de los habitantes de Austin. Para obtener más información acerca de recursos útiles, visite www.austintexas.gov/edd y suscríbase a nuestro boletín. Conéctese con nosotros en @AustinEconDev en Facebook y @AustinEconDev en X y @AustinEconDev en YouTube.