Discover Central Texas 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.

Each 4-week track focuses on 4 core topics. Pick one or do both (in the order of your choice)!

The first full day is followed by 3 half-day sessions.

Sample Curriculum includes:

Core Track

Session 1: Courageous Leadership & Central Texas Demographics

Session 2: Economic Climate

Session 3: Built Environment: Housing, Land Use, and Transportation

Session 4: Education & Workforce

Community Track

Session 1: Community Engagement & Levers for Change

Session 2: Arts & Culture

Session 3: Health & Wellness

Session 4: Sustainability & Environment

2025-2025 Schedule

Fall Series: Community Track

  • Friday, Oct. 18 | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • Friday, Oct. 25 | 1:30 to 4:30 pm
  • Friday, Nov. 1 | 1:30 to 4:30 pm
  • Monday, Nov. 4 | 1:30 to 4:30 pm

Spring Series: Core Track

  • Monday, March 24 | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • Monday, March 31 | 9:00 am to noon (12:00 pm)
  • Monday, April 7 | 9:00 am to noon (12:00 pm)
  • Monday, April 14 | 9:00 am to noon (12:00 pm)

Spring Series: Community Track

  • Friday, March 28 | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • Monday, March 31 | 1:30 to 4:30 pm
  • Monday, April 7 | 1:30 to 4:30 pm
  • Monday, April 14 | 1:30 to 4:30 pm

Register

Register For Fall 2024 – Community track

Register For Spring 2025 – Core track

Register For Spring 2025 – Community track

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I’m interested

qt_johnson_debbie“I wanted to understand the city—how it works, what makes it special, and why people love it so—and uncover how I fit in. I would describe Experience Austin like an Austin immersion program. I feel connected, informed, engaged—sort of like I am from here or at least have been here a long time. I would recommend it to anyone new to Austin and looking to build a life here.” Marion Martin

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