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Postsecondary Edcuation Preparedness

Skillpoint Alliance seeks to create, measure and sustain industry and education connections to support academic relevancy and rigor as well as pathways to college and career success. Our partners participate in the following collaborations which aim to equip students with the skills they will need as workers in a digital economy. 

College & Career Expo is an annual event designed to increase awareness of college and career options for thousands of high school students from Central Texas schools.  Many local businesses, community colleges, universities and education and training centers participate, offering students a broad overview of career pathways in this region.

The Digital Media for Youth (DMY) program is a comprehensive and systemic program that implements digital media curriculum in Central Texas high schools. The DMC provides students and teachers advanced technology workshops, college and career awareness events, and a regional competition and showcase, the Digital Media eXchange (DMX).

Step Up is a summer program for middle school students geared to spark interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. Hands-on, problem-based learning encourages students to explore and have fun while mastering challenging concepts.

Velocity Prep is a program designed for high school students to work together as a mock company on a real project for a client company.  Students research a problem, develop a solution and deliver a final presentation and professional report to the client and school officials.
 

Skillpoint Alliance has worked closely with Ready by 21 to create a Go-to-College Guidebook to assist youth service providers, educators, students and parents.

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Ronald Smith evacuated from Hurricane Katrina and arrived in Austin with only $40.  He came to Skillpoint Alliance where we helped him obtain skills in construction through our adult workforce program, Construction Gateway. He then found employment with Zachry Construction in Austin. “Hope was a main element and this program, Construction Gateway, enhanced it and gave me the opportunity to expand my skills,” Smith said. “The people of Austin have been very generous to me. Thanks, Skillpoint Alliance!"
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