Our second annual Postsecondary Pathways Conference is back and better than ever. This year we’re bringing you more training programs and an improved virtual experience to connect you with postsecondary opportunities across Greater Houston.

As an organization that works extensively with youth, educators, career education programs and fellow nonprofits, we are proud to present this year’s virtual Postsecondary Pathways Conference. Don’t miss this free opportunity to discover and engage with low-cost Houston area training programs youth can pursue after high school.
who
Houston career training organizations will share program and enrollment information with youth-serving Counselors/Guides and Students 16-24 to learn about low-cost postsecondary trainings.
why
To help Counselors/Guides and Students learn about application, enrollment, and post-program services while live networking with postsecondary training program representatives.
when
October 21st, 2021 from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM.
This is a come & go event. Attendees are welcome to join and live-chat with postsecondary training program representatives as their schedule allows.
where
This half-day conference will be fully virtual, allowing attendees and career education programs the opportunity to connect and network live across the Greater Houston area.
Reserve your spot at this year's Postsecondary Pathways Conference
Connect with Postsecondary Training Opportunities in the Greater Houston area
Together we can help Houston area youth succeed in an uncertain economy.
Postsecondary Pathways Conference Attendees Will Gain:
- A FREE event to discover local, affordable training programs in a variety of career areas
- An opportunity to connect with Houston’s vast network of postsecondary programs
- A chance to chat directly with training program representatives and get your questions answered live
- Access to our new Brazen conference platform to interact with programs like never before
The Postsecondary Pathways Conference is Back and Better Than Ever
We got such great feedback from last year’s event, and our team was committed to making this year’s conference more accessible and more user friendly to ensure all attendees can make the most of their time. Here are two major changes we’ve implemented this year:
2020 Postsecondary Pathways Attendee
Participating Programs Include
We got such great feedback from last year’s event, and our team was committed to making this year’s conference more accessible and more user friendly to ensure all attendees can make the most of their time. Here are two major changes we’ve implemented this year:

Ascend: Baylor Teen Health Clinics
Ascend: Baylor Teen Health Clinics

Capital IDEA Houston
Capital IDEA Houston

Home Builders Institute
Home Builders Institute

Houston Community College - Construction
Houston Community College - Construction

Houston Community College – Industrial Technology & Energy
Houston Community College – Industrial Technology & Energy

Houston Community College - Material Science and Smart Manufacturing
Houston Community College - Material Science and Smart Manufacturing

Houston Gulf Coast Building and Construction Trades Council
Houston Gulf Coast Building and Construction Trades Council
Frequently Asked Questions
BridgeYear is a nonprofit organization founded to address the gap between high school and what’s next. We specifically work with students from underserved communities who might not have a plan after high school to introduce them to high-growth, high-demand career opportunities that pay living wages and above.
All you need is:
- A webcam-equipped computer
- Internet connection and web browser (for the best viewing experience, we recommend you use a supported internet browser like Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari)
At the event, you’ll be able to visit different booths and ask questions directly to postsecondary training program representatives via text chat or video chat.
Register for the event here. You’ll receive a link via email to access the event platform.
Yes! BridgeYear welcomes all high school counselors and youth-serving professionals.
Yes! This year, BridgeYear welcomes all high school seniors and recent high school graduates in the Houston area.
Yes! All Table Talks will be available to attendees post-event. Be sure to register so we can send these recording straight to your inbox!
You can reach out to Alicia Vasquez at alicia@bridge-year.org