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High school students: Learn about Austin Polytechnical Academy
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Get information about attending the public school, located on the former campus of Austin High School, at a meeting next month at Bethel New Life, 1140 N. Lamon.
Austin Polytechnical Academy
Located on Chicago's West Side, Austin Polytechnical Academy (APA) is a college and career prep high school with a focus on manufacturing and engineering. Our students learn real world skills to help them succeed in college, careers, and life. Our college and career prep program features school-sponsored college tours, intensive ACT preparation, a variety of clubs and sports, and strong academic and social support programs. We are located at 231 N. Pine Ave. in the former Austin Community Academy High School building, which was fully rehabbed in 2007 and now houses three brand new high schools, including Austin Polytech. Austin Polytech was founded by the Chicago Manufacturing Renaissance Council in 2007 to educate the next generation of leaders in advanced manufacturing. Students learn about careers in all aspects of the industry, from skilled production and engineering to management and company ownership -- plus related sectors like intellectual property law. We work with over 60 committed industry partners to provide students with mentoring, field trips, work experience, and other enrichment opportunities. For more information, visit our website at http://austinpolytech.org.