Here in Central Texas, there are amazing career opportunities in fields like healthcare, information technology (IT), and others! But how do you get into those careers? Where do you start? The Career Expressway is your guided route. We’ll take you from where you are now, support you in a degree or certificate program, and connect you with your future employer. We’re with you from start to finish. Your degree is FREE to you because it’s already been paid for by our funders and donors who are investing in the future of the Central Texas workforce! (FAQ: Why is this program free?)
Expanded Career List Hays and Bastrop County residents can now pick from any career. Your options have more than doubled!
Expanded Income Eligibility Travis County residents have until September 2022 to qualify under NEW income guidelines. Apply now, and keep your eligibility through graduation!
Your tuition bill is paid directly to your college.
Book vouchers are provided to cover the cost of textbooks.
Childcare assistance covers a substantial portion of childcare costs.
Upon graduation, we'll continue to guide you through your employment search, ensuring you find an opportunity that offers growth.
Career Navigators will walk you through your academic journey and offer sessions in study and life management skills in order to prepare you for your future career.
This course helps you ease into college by focusing on basic reading, writing, and math skills.
If you love solving problems and helping people do their best work, consider a future in IT. You can start with an associate degree and a few certifications.
See careers in Information TechnologyNo matter where you go, healthcare professionals are always in high demand. This is a rewarding career field for individuals who enjoy caring for their community.
See careers in HealthcareThese careers offer the best opportunities in applied technology. If you're the kind of person who tackles a job with tools, gadgets, and good planning, consider these occupations.
See Other CareersOur partnership with Austin Community College and Temple College make the Career Expressway possible. Degrees and certificates earned from our partner colleges are well respected by employers and lead to careers with growth opportunities and financial stability.