Three Austin high schools will get the opportunity to participate in a new program to keep students in school, develop leadership skills and prepare them for jobs.

Austin Interfaith made the announcement today at AISD headquarters with Sen. Kirk Watson and AISD Board Trustees Paul Saldaña and Ann Teich speaking on behalf of the program.

“The best investment Austin could make in its economic future is to help every Austin ISD student find a path to a great job,” Sen. Watson said. “I encourage business leaders across Austin to create opportunities for our students to connect their work experience with their education and a future full of potential.”

The High School Youth Leadership Development Program will operate in Crockett, Lanier and Travis high schools, all of which have a large number of students from underserved neighborhoods. With a strong internship component, the program will create more opportunities and Read More