E4Texas is a post-secondary opportunity for people with or without a disability, who are over the age of 18, who have a high school diploma, and are employment-focused.
The E4Texas 3-semester experience combines classroom instruction with practical career building experiences, independent living skills, and self-determination.
During the course, students will learn the main aspects of independent living, will receive their caretaker certification, and will be supported as they find jobs in their final semester.
E4Texas has four goals:
- Empower Texans to become self-determined & independent.
- Educate Texans to gain employment, professional, and independent living skills.
- Employ Texans in the areas of caregiving.
- Give Texans the tools they need to excel in life!
E4Texas is a tuition-based program. Students who are current customers with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) may qualify for assistance with tuition. Contact your TWC counselor to get more information on qualifications. If you are not a TWC customer, you can contact them to inquire about registering as a customer.
For more information contact:
- Joe Tate
- joetate@utexas.edu
- 512-232-0772
OR
- Destiny Garza
- destiny.garza@austin.utexas.edu
- 512-232-0773
Meet the Staff
Resources
- Click here to read the E4Texas Connect Blog.
- Click here for Frequently Asked Questions and a summary of the application process.
- Click here to provide references for applicants.
- Click here to watch Program Coordinator Joe Tate discuss E4Texas on YouTube.
- View our E4Texas 2021 Virtual Open House Recording.
- View our 2021 Graduation video.
- View our 2020 Graduation video.
- View our 2019 Graduation video.