YouthBuild
YouthBuild students can enroll in a free, on-site high school to complete their diploma or obtain a GED while participating in one of the four training tracks. For most participants half of the day is spent in high school diploma or HSE classes, while the other half of the day is spent learning a trade, combining certification classes with hands-on training.
- Ages: 16-24
- Education: High School Diploma/GED Not Required
- Income Eligibility: Low Income
- Support Services:
Goodwill of Central Texas
Excel Center: A free public school where you can earn a high school diploma and complete training for a career.
- Age: 18 and older
- Income Eligibility: None
- Support Services: transportation Assistance; Child Care Assistance; and Life Coaching
Career Services and Opportunities: Participants receive career training, paid internships, and job search assistance.
- Age: 16-24
- Education: High School Diploma/GED required for some trainings
- Income Eligibility: Low-income
- Support Services: Transportation Assistance and Career Coaching
LifeWorks
Offers a system of support for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness, youth aging out of foster care, young parents, and youth involved with the juvenile justice system. Education and workforce programs provide literacy and GED test preparation classes, connections to other area training opportunities, workforce placement, and critical workplace skill-building support.
- Age: 16-24
- Education: High School Diploma/GED Not Required
- Income Eligibility: Low-income
- Support Services: Transportation Assistance; Housing; Counseling; Peer Support
Austin Area Urban League
Coordinates education and training services to improve employment opportunities for youth and young adults. AAUL also provides services specifically designed to assist youth and young adults involved in the criminal justice system.
- Age 18-24
- High School Diploma/GED Not Required
- Income Eligibility: Low Income
- Support Services: Case Management