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Austin High School

301 3rd Street NW
Austin, MN 55912
507-460-1800
School Hours: 8:30AM - 3:30PM


Austin Public Schools

Career Pathways

Career Pathways

Career Pathways help students:

  • Discover their strengths and interests 
  • Connect with clubs, activities and opportunities that provide experience in the pathway 
  • Explore the various options for training (entry level, 2 year/certificate, 4 year, military) 
  • Explore career opportunities
  • Create a 4 year plan that accelerate their career journey
  • Create and implement a plan for life after high school

AHS Career Pathways

Our Mission

The Career Pathways Program helps students discover their strengths and interests, explore career opportunities, identify a career pathway, purposefully select courses in their 4 year academic plan that align with their pathway, and assist in the journey to a successful career. The Austin High School Career Center (CCC) provides a variety of resources for this. The Career Center is a place where students can go to obtain information on career training options including two and four-year colleges, universities, and technical schools, complete placement testing, learn about test preparation, sign up for various college and career tours and activities, complete financial aid and scholarships; and explore career options.

In collaboration with the academic counselors, the Career Pathway Coordinator strives to help students to leverage their interests and abilities to explore future careers and educational opportunities.

SchooLinks

SchoolLinks logo

SchooLinks is our new college and career readiness platform. It houses career and college exploration tools, interest inventories, an events board for college and career tours and rep visits, the ability to send transcripts, a college application manager, access to financial aid tools, and much more. Parents can also create a SchooLinks account once invited by their student. Watch this video to learn how.

To access SchooLinks, go go the AHS Homepage under “Students” and choose SchooLinks. To access help within the platform, click the question mark (top right) or the chat box (bottom right corner) on the page. 

SchooLinks Capabilities 

  • Student goal setting tools 
  • Career Exploration Database 
  • Connection to “real” career experts 
  • College Search and Comparison 
  • College Application Management 
  • Transcript Sending Portal 
  • AHS Career Pathway Event Calendar & signup 
  • Customized Career Pathway Feed 
  • College & Career Readiness Curriculum 
  • Career and Interest Surveys 
  • Personal Profile 
  • Scholarship search and access 
  • Resume Builder 
  • Packer Portfolio 
  • Access for life 

High School Timeline

High School Timeline

FUNDING YOUR PLAN

There are a variety of ways to fund your postsecondary plans. Scholarships, financial aid, grants, work study, loans, apprenticeships and work based training are all options. Check out SchooLinks under the Finances (Scholarship Matching) icon to apply for local scholarships.

Helpful Resources:

Program Coordinators

Emily Hovland

Emily Hovland
Packer Profile Coordinator
emily.hovland@austin.k12.mn.us
507-460-1800 ext: 1844 

The Packer Profile Coordinator will develop Packer Profile Lessons supporting student growth in the area of our Packer Core Values and exploration of the Career Pathways, support students in development of their personal Packer Portfolio, and collaborate with staff and the community to facilitate meaningful learning opportunities in the classroom.  

Jane Carlson

Jane Carlson
Career Pathway Coordinator
jane.carlson@austin.k12.mn.us
507-460-1800 ext: 0151

The Career Pathway Coordinator helps students discover their strengths and interests, explore career opportunities, identify a career pathway, purposefully select courses in their 4 year academic plan that align with their pathway, and assist in the journey to a successful career.