Career Academies
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CAREER ACADEMIES
Career Academies are CTE programs through which students can earn up to a Level 1 or 2 Certificate with the college partner, at little to no cost. Students complete articulated and dual credit courses in the program area, and may take classes at the high school and/or college campus. Students can use these certificates to stack credit toward an Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s of Applied Science (where available). Students also participate in work-based learning which may include paid internship in the field with employer partners. Completion of a Career Academy satisfies graduation endorsement requirements, and meets CCMR standards.
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Basic Automotive Level 1 Certificate
Austin Community College (32 credit hours)
Host campus: Pflugerville High School
2027-2028: Academy moves to CTE center, with transportation from all high school campuses, no transfer required.
Students can earn multiple Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) industry credentials and after graduation can choose direct-to-employment as a Service Technician or continue their college education to earn an associate degree in automotive service.
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Advanced Manufacturing Level 1 Certificate
Austin Community College (24 credit hours)
Host campus: Connally High School
2027-2028: Academy moves to CTE center, with transportation from all high school campuses, no transfer required.
Students complete a full college credential and eligible for employment with many manufacturing companies in the Austin region such as Samsung Semiconductor, Applied Materials, and Tesla. Students can start as Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians and work up with a company through employer-provided training and additional college courses to earn up to a Bachelor of Applied Science.
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Fire Career Academy
Firefighter Level 1 Certificate
Austin Community College (28 credit hours)
Host campus: Hendrickson High School, *does not require transfer to HHS
2027-2028: Academy moves to CTE center, with transportation from all high school campuses, no transfer required.
Students are immediately eligible for hire in the state of Texas as firefighters with the Basic Fire Suppression certification and the EMT-Basic certification. Students could also continue their college education to earn an associate degree in fire science.
Accounting Technician Quickbooks Level 1 Certificate
Austin Community College (17 credit hours)
Host campus*: CHS, HHS, PHS, WHS
*dependent on student interest
Students may be eligible for paid internships during senior year in the accounting field, and with the Level 1 Certificate they can enter the workforce as Accounting Technicians and/or continue college education to earn an associate degree in accounting.
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Construction Career Academy
Carpentry Level 1 Certificate
Austin Community College (22 credit hours)
Host campuses: Connally, Hendrickson, Pflugerville High Schools, *transfer eligible
2027-2028: Academy moves to CTE center; transportation provided, no transfer required.
Students can also participate in a paid apprenticeship for electrical or plumbing in senior year. Students can choose to continue their college education after high school to earn an associate degree in construction management, continue in an apprenticeship training program, or enter the workforce directly after HS graduation.