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Restrictions: Vary by programs
Cost: Varies by classes from $0 on up.
Child Care: Call for information.
Web Site www.communityeducation.org
American Youth Works
422 Congress
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 472-8220
Restrictions: Age 16-21, read at 6th grade level or above, legal residents
Cost: Free
Child Care: Not Available
Web Site www.@ail.org
ARCILServices: Independent living resource center, independent living skills classes, assisting devices, advocacy
Restrictions: Disabled adults only
Cost: Free
Child Care: Not Available
Austin Academy-Central
2101 IH35, Suite 109
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 326-8655 Fax (512) 326-8677
Services: Workplace competency program, business communication, computer training, GED preparation. English as a second language, job placement assistance.
Restrictions: Travis County residents ages 18 and older. Students must earn under 200% of teh Federal Pverty Level.
Cost: Free
Child Care: Referrals to child care available, direct assistance available on a case by case basis.
Web Site www.austinacademy@austintx.net
Austin Academy-NorthServices: Workplace competency program, business communication, computer training, GED preparation. English as a second language, job placement assistance.
Restrictions: Travis County residents ages 18 and older. Students must earn under 200% of teh Federal Pverty Level.
Cost: Free
Child Care: Referrals to child care available, direct assistance available on a case by case basis.
Web Site www.austinacademy@austintx.net
Services: Workplace competency program, business communication, computer training, GED preparation. English as a second language, job placement assistance.
Restrictions: Travis County residents ages 18 and older. Students must earn under 200% of teh Federal Pverty Level.
Cost: Free
Child Care: Referrals to child care available, direct assistance available on a case by case basis.
Web Site www.austinacademy@austintx.net
Austin Area Urban League
1825 E 38th ½ St.
Austin, TX 78722
(512) 478-7176 Fax (512) 478-1239
Services: Computer classes, job readiness, GED preparation, English as a second language, career assessment, job placement, counseling, referrals.
Restrictions: For disadvantaged individuals
Cost: Free
Child Care: Call for information
Austin Free Net
PMB 226, P.O. Box 2013
Austin, TX 78768-2013
(512) 326-9084 Fax (512) 326-8309
Services: Free access to training, computers and the Internet in public places.
Restrictions: None
Cost: Free
Child Care: Not Available
Web Site: www.austinfree.net E-mail
ana@austinfree.net
Austin History Center
810 Guadalupe
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 499-7480 Fax (512) 499-7483
Services: Historical information about Austin & Travis County,
collection of maps, city directors, newspapers, videos and other information
Restrictions: Anyone in Travis County.
Cost: Free
Child Care: Call for information
Austin Learning Academy
P.O. Box 6923
Austin, TX 78762
(512) 457-9194 Fax (512) 457-9129
Services: Adult basic education, GED preparation, English as second
language, career and college preparation, technology, parenting, early childhood education
Restrictions: Priority to those most in need
Cost: Free
Child Care: Available
Capital of Texas Workforce
Center-Eastview
3401 Webberville Rd. Bldg. 1000
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 223-5400 Recording (512) 839-9116
Services: Monthly week-long job search seminars, on-site interviews by
various employers, use of computers, printers telephone, etc., career counseling, and
other services.
Restrictions: Anyone in the Travis County community, youth programs 15-17
Cost: Free
Child Care: Call for information
Capital of Texas Workforce Center-South
4175 Friedrich Ln. #200
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 381-1695 Recording (512) 832-9116
Services: Monthly week-long job search seminars, on-site interviews by various employers, use of computers, printers telephone, etc., career counseling, and other services.
Restrictions: Anyone in the Travis County community, youth programs 15-17.
Cost: Free
Child Care: Call for information
Capital of Texas Workforce Center-North
825 E. Rundberg Ln. #E2
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 719-4145 Recording (512) 832-9116
Services: Monthly week-long job search seminars, on-site interviews by various employers, use of computers, printers telephone, etc., career counseling, and other services.
Restrictions: Anyone in the Travis County community, youth programs 15-17.
Cost: Free
Child Care: Call for information
Career Resource Center
ACC @ Pinnacle Campus
7748 Hwy. 290 West Rm 216
Austin, TX 78736
(512) 223-8111 Fax (512) 223-8069
Services: Reference library of career and occupational information, job description, salary ranges training requirement information available. Use of computers
Restrictions: Anyone in the Travis County community.
Cost: Free.
Child Care: Call
for information.
Carver Branch Library
1161 Angelina St.
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 472-8954
Services: Printed & audio-visual publications for check out and reference materials, free use of computers (does not provide paper or diskettes).
Restrictions: Anyone in the community of Travis County.
Cost: Free for City of Austin residents & children, Austin Energy customers $24 annual, others $48 annual, three month card $15.
Child Care:
Not Available
Web Site www.ci.austin.tx.us/library
Christian Women’s Job Corps of Austin
C/o South First Baptist Church
3715 S. 1st St.
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 441-0038 Fax (512) 301-0701
Services: Basic communication skills, computer skills, life skills training for women to equip them with self-sufficiency, bible study.
Restrictions: Women in need in Travis County.
Cost: Free
Child Care Call for information
Community Options, Inc.
802 Rio Grande
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 236-8757 Fax (512) 236-8862
Services: Provides information, referrals and support services for people with disabilities to services that help them to function in community.
Restrictions: People with any disability, either physical or mental in Travis County.
Cost: Call for information
Community Technology Training Center
At Travis High School and
Reagan High School
(512) 323-6773 Ext. 153 Fax (512) 323-5884
Services: Computer training, beginner to advanced, work skills, computer classes in Spanish.
Restrictions: Adults only, legal residents.
Cost:
Regular fee
Child Care: Not Available
DeWitty Job Training & Employment
Center
2209 Rosewood Ave. #205
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 472-5718 Fax (512) 478-6972
Services: GED preparation, adult basic education, computer classes, application completion, resume writing, interview techniques, employment seminars, Internet usage for job seeking.
Restrictions: Adults in Travis County.
Cost: Free
Child Care: Call for information.
Dream Team 2000
1825 East 38 ½ St.
Austin, TX 78722
(512) 478-7176 Fax (512) 478-1239
Services: Life skills training for youth, homework assistance, computer training, career development, field trips.
Restrictions: Students ages 12-17, at AISD.
Cost: Free
Child Care: Not Available
Web Site www.aul.org E-mail aaul@austinfree.com
Services: Provides Austin Free-Net computers loaded with Office 97 and educational software, a printer, and a scanner. Computers are for public use during lab hours. Basic skills classes available on a limited basis. Call for latest class information.
Restrictions: None
Cost: Free
Child Care: Not Available
Web Site www.aul.org E-mail aaul@austinfree.com
East Side Story
2209 Rosewood Ave. 1st Floor
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 322-2350
Girlstart
608 West 22nd Street
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 916-4775 Local (877) 768-4775 Toll free Fax (512)916-4776
Restrictions: Sat. girls 11-15, Summer girls 10-15, Mentor girls 11-15, in grades 6-8 attending participating schools in Travis County.
Cost: Sat. $35 a day, Summer $300 a week, some
scholarships available, Mentor free
Child Care Not Available
1903 Willow Street
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-5605
Services: Web hosting and Internet web empowerment. The Cyber Surfer program provides a four part curriculum designed to help people overcome the digital divide and understand how they can participate in the New Economy.
Restrictions: Offered only through program partners participating in collaboration.
Cost: Cyber Surfer Program is free to students. Adult training on an individual basis (regular fee).
Child Care: None
Knowbility, IncChild Care Call for information
Web Site www.knowbility.org
E-mail info@knowbility.org
Services: Lending library loans adapted toys, equipment, computers, and software also provides training to parents and professionals on adapting toys etc.
Restrictions: Only persons with disabilities, their families, and professionals who work with persons with disabilities.
Cost: Free
Child Care Call for information
Services: Computer classes, Internet classes, open lab/homework center and educational software for the public.
Restrictions: Anyone in the community.
Cost: Free
Child Care: Not Available
Services
: Visual & printed publications for check –out, reference materials, children’s story times, computer access, meeting rooms.Restrictions: Anyone in the Travis County area.
Cost: Free for City of Austin residents & children, Austin Energy customers $24, Others $48 annual, three month card $15. Child Care: Not AvailableServices: Provides online information about computers, parents guide to the Internet, provides free web sites to non-profit organizations.
Restrictions: Must live in Travis County.
Cost: Free.
Child Care Not available
Child Care
: Not Available.Self Help Advocacy Center
3205 South 1st St.Restrictions: Anyone in the Travis County area.
Cost: Free for City of Austin residents & children, Austin Energy customers $24 annual, others $48 annual, three month card $15. Child Care: Not Available.Services: Printed & audio publications for check-out, reference materials, tutoring through the Victory Tutorial Program, income tax forms.
Restrictions: Anyone in the Travis County area.
Cost: Free for City of Austin residents & children, Austin Energy customers $24 annual, others $48 annual, three month card $15.
Child Care Not Available
Web Site www.ci.austin.tx.us/library
Sources:
Literacy Austin
United Way
The City Of Austin – Health and Human Service Department / Vennessa Martin
Austin Technology Coalition
Hispanic Connect.com