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Port of Houston Maritime Academy Coming to Austin High School
Stephen F. Austin High School, located in HISD’s East Region, is proud to announce the debut of the Port of Houston Maritime Academy in August 2009.
Students who will be freshmen this fall are invited to apply for one of the 150–200 openings available in the academy.
Austin High School, the Port of Houston Authority and the East End Chamber of Commerce have teamed up with Port of Houston businesses to create this program.
The Port of Houston Maritime Academy at Austin High School will train students for entry-level jobs at the port. Students will also have the opportunity to continue their maritime training at local two- and four-year colleges. Exciting and high-paying careers await the students who graduate from the Port of Houston Maritime Academy at Austin High School.
An informational dinner will be taking place at the Austin High School cafeteria (1700 Dumble, 77023) on Thursday, March 5, 2009, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. All HISD eighth-graders and their parents are welcome to attend.
