lifelaunch pathways

WORKFORCE & CAREER SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM

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WORKFORCE & CAREER SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM ~

summer paid-internship program

program for high school JUNIORS AND SENIORS ONLY

The SUMMER PAID-INTERNSHIP PROGRAM is a structured and supervised work experience opportunity designed for high school Juniors and Seniors or those that are 16 years old at time of interview. The program provides candidates, commonly known as interns, with hands-on experience in a specific field or industry. Not only does the program offer opportunity for paid hands-on experience with a local business, but it also offers academic credit depending on the organization and institution of higher education.

application opens march 2026: candidate eligibility requirements:

  • COLLIN COUNTY RESIDENT
  • HS JUNIOR, SENIOR OR RECENT GRADUATE (must be 16 years old)
  • RECOMMENDED BY AN EDUCATOR, COMMUNITY LEADERS, ETC.
APPLICATION OPENS MARCH 2026

aeylway career: lifelaunch program

program for ages 16-24

The AEYLWAY Career: LifeLaunch Training Program prepares eligible participants for sustainable employment through career readiness instruction and apprenticeship placement. An 8-week cohort builds employability and industry skills, followed by paid On-the-Job Training or Apprenticeship opportunities. Developed with employers and workforce partners, the program aligns with Texas Workforce Solutions / Commission objectives to support skill development, employment, and career advancement in high-demand fields.

COHORT ENROLLMENT SCHEDULE 2026

WINTER: JAN 1 - FEB 27
SPRING: MAR 16 - MAY 8
SUMMER: JUN 1 -JUL 24
FALL: AUG 10 - OCT 2
SUBMIT AN ENROLLMENT INTEREST FORM

certification programs offered:

  • TxCHSE (GED) CERTIFICATION HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
  • CRITICAL CAREER SKILLS CERTIFICATE (CCS)
  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP & SMALL BUSINESS CERTIFICATION (ESB)
  • ACCOUNTANT/BOOKKEEPER CERTIFICATION (PA/CB)
  • AUTODESK INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATION (IT)
  • IC3 DIGITAL LITERACY CERTIFICATION (IC3)
  • HEALTH SCIENCE CAREERS CERTIFICATION (HSC)
  • HOSPITALITY & CULINARY ARTS CERTIFICATION (HCA)
  • META CERTIFICATION (META)
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION (PMI)
  • COSMETOLOGY/ESTHETICIAN CERTIFICATION (COS/LE)

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