Experience Austin Curriculum Overview

This is your opportunity to explore the community and meet the people, issues, and resources that shape Greater Austin’s future. What does that mean? It means we are going to be sharing a lot of information—all to prepare you to better understand Austin and how you can plug in and have an impact—in just four weeks.

Sample Curriculum includes:

Courageous Leadership & Austin Demographics

Explore the history of Leadership Austin and courageous leadership for the Greater Austin community in addition to gaining insight into our region’s changing landscape. Explore how demographics shape the diverse makeup of our cities. Discover who makes up our community, where they live, and what’s changing around us.

Economic Climate

Get a national, state and local view on the economy and explore how politics affects business. Discuss positive and negative effects of a growing economy and examine what drives us now and beyond.

Housing, Land Use and Transportation

Why is Austin so expensive and congested? As the 10th largest city in the nation, learn what Austin-area cities, planners, and community leaders are doing to address growth and household affordability.

Education, Workforce and Civic Engagement

Greater Austin economy thrives with a talented workforce. As we equip a workforce for what’s coming next, learn about the strengths and disparities of the Central Texas educational landscape from preschool through college. Engagement is one key  to our community’s success. Dive into the vast array of ways you can engage in your community and find your best path to make a meaningful impact.