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Business / Leadership Academy
The goal of the Austin High School Business/Leadership Academy is to produce academically well-rounded students who have the business knowledge and skills to compete in today’s business/marketing and technologically advanced workplace. This goal is achieved by:
  • Encouraging our students to excel academically and to maintain an excellent attendance record.
  • Introducing our students to the various business/marketing student clubs and organizations and encouraging active participation in these.
  • Partnering with local businesses in the community to provide hands-on experience to our students through internships.
  • Encouraging our parents to become actively involved in all aspects of our academy.

Is a Career in Business / Leadership in your Future?
Are you ambitious and and always striving to achieve? Are you the type of person who finds it easy to meet and talk to new acquaintances? Do you enjoy being in a leadership role?  If so, you should be in Austin’s Business/Leadership Academy!

When you join the Business/Leadership Academy at Austin High School, in addition to studying your core subjects, you will also have the opportunity to learn about careers that can involve the responsibility, rewards, creativity and fast pace of business management or ownership. As a member of the Business/Leadership Academy you will be provided with opportunities to connect the knowledge learned in the classroom with the skills applied in the business community.

This connection will be made by listening to guest speakers from the local business community, shadowing people employed in interesting jobs, touring companies and finally by being employed through the Career Preparation Course available to 11th and 12th graders.

Some career options available in this pathway include:
  • Accountants & Auditors
  • Actuaries
  • Administrative Services
  • Advertisers, Marketers & Public Relations Professionals
  • Budget Analysts
  • Claims Adjusters & Appraisers
  • Economists & Market Researchers
  • Financial Analysts & Advisors
  • Human Resources
  • Industrial Production
  • Loan Officers & Counselors
  • Property & Real Estate Agents
  • Securities and Commodities Brokers/Traders
  • Top Executives


 



 
Mr. Arthur L. Petterway
Academy Asst. Principal
Ms. Veronica Pena
Academy Counselor
Mrs. Mary Ann Williams
Academy Coordinator

Our Pledge
The Business/Leadership Academy of Austin High School pledges to:
 
Provide industry leaders as speakers and mentors
Provide the necessary training to allow our students to succeed in the workplace.
Provide support internally among our academy facilitators.
Provide opportunities for students to receive acceptable business certifications.
Provide support to the parents of our students and the surrounding community
 

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