Youth and Teen Symposium
Youth and Teen Symposium
Join Houston City College for its Youth and Teen Symposium in partnership with Houston Independent School District (HISD), and Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD), Galena Park Independent School District (GPISD), AT&T and the City of Houston’s Parks and Recreation Department.
This year's theme is "Level Up: Your Future, Your Move." 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 register to attend today.
What to Expect
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, April 18
- Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Location: HCC West Loop Campus | 5601 West Loop South | Houston, TX 77081
- Lunch: Provided by HCC
- Register: Youth and Teen Symposium
- Parking: Free parking
- 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 Digital Information & Technology Center of Excellence, exploring fields from AI (artificial intelligence) and robotics, digital gaming and simulation, cybersecurity, computer programming, and more!
- 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 gaming simulations to virtual reality (VR) labs and cyber center, students will explore a range of career options in the digital technology field.
Explore HCC's 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.