Youth and Teen Symposium
in partnership with the City of Houston and HISD
Join Houston Community College for its Youth and Teen Symposium in partnership with the City of Houston and Houston Independent School District (HISD). This year's theme is "Empowered: Connecting College, Career and Community." The event is designed for youth, teens, and their parents to explore real-world career paths and resources that help them prepare for higher education and the workforce.
Check out the event details below and sign up today.
What to Expect
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, April 5
- Time: 9 am - 1 pm
- Location: Coleman College (1919 Pressler St, Houston, TX 77030)
- Lunch: To be provided by HCC
- Register: Youth and Teen Symposium
- Questions: Please email questions to desmond.lewis@hccs.edu
Event Benefits
- Hands-On Career Exploration: Students will participate in interactive sessions across HCC’s unique Centers of Excellence, exploring fields from health sciences to technology, arts, and skilled trades.
- Guidance to Prepare for Higher Education: Parents and guardians will connect with resources to help their families make a plan for higher education.
- Early Exposure to College and Career Options: This firsthand experience in HCC’s state-of-the-art facilities provides youth and teens with a positive, early experience at a college.
Tentative Schedule
HCC's Youth and Teen Symposium is tailored for youth and teens to engage in hands-on activities in fields that interest them. From cutting-edge maker spaces and virtual reality (VR) labs to professional art studios and health science simulations, students will explore a range of career options.
Explore HCC's Centers of Excellence
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Centers of Excellence
HCC's 14 Centers of Excellence focus on top-notch faculty and industry best practices to give students the skills they need for a successful career, from accounting and welding to auto maintenance and fashion design.