Today's students are tomorrows workforce
We support funding for student success and programs that enhance workforce training.
Ensuring that Central Texas has the workforce it needs to support all the growth our region has coming our way is central to our mission. Throughout the year, we support funding for student success and programs that enhance workforce training, like our high school internship program with Austin ISD.
Austin Chamber & Austin ISD's Summer Internship Program
This summer, we launched the second year of our Summer High School Internship Program, in partnership with Austin ISD and Austin Ed Fund. We’re thrilled to welcome 68 talented interns who will be gaining hands-on experience at 40 businesses and organizations across Austin—including two interns who will be working right here at the Chamber.
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Recent News
Austin Chamber's State of Talent & Education 2025 Recap
The 20th Annual State of Education and Talent brought together business, education, and community leaders to explore how Central Texas can strengthen the connection between classrooms and careers. The discussion highlighted the region’s growing workforce demands and the Chamber’s commitment to advancing education and training initiatives.
Nov 6, 2025
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The Austin Chamber's 2025 Regional Education Outcomes Report
The Austin Chamber of Commerce released its new Regional Education Outcomes Report at our annual State of Talent and Education event. This report tracks 10 key indicators that measure progress across the education continuum—offering a cradle-to-career framework that helps our region understand how well we are preparing students for success in both life and the workforce.
Nov 6, 2025
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Economic Outlook 2024: A Recap
Our Economic Outlook event on Monday, December 2nd, where Alan McKnight, Jr, CFA from Regions Bank gave us an insightful, informative forecast on what's ahead for our economy, and our panelists Kristin Marcum, Ann Huff Stevens, and Monica Medina did an incredible job diving into all the affordability challenges in our city.
Dec 5, 2024
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