In early 2018, the Amarillo Independent School District embarked on an ambitious plan to transform a 231,000-square-foot former Hastings store into a state-of-the-art campus of the future: AmTech Career Academy.
Opening in the fall of 2021, AmTech Career Academy is the pinnacle of innovation and technology in education. Featuring a 3,500-square-foot robot and drone coliseum for classwork and competitions, an advanced mechatronics “Smart Factory” mimicking the use of robotics in factories, a complete audio and visual production studio and an Anatomage Theater with the most advanced anatomy visualization system typically only seen in higher ed, AmTech students have access to cutting-edge tools, equipment and teaching methods.
AmTech students learn and work alongside peers from high schools across the district; students with similar interests and goals, but diverse backgrounds, which encourages collaboration, teamwork and problem-solving.
Faculty experts, highly trained in their fields, share their knowledge and experiences with students to prepare them for careers after graduation. Students are given the guidance and hands-on education needed to be successful in a variety of industries.
Students can enroll in programs housed within nine different AmTech schools.
Take a look at an overview of AmTech’s nine Schools, which includes page links to 28 Pathway options for AmTech students.
Choose Amarillo ISD
As a choice district with a flexible enrollment policy, AISD students have the opportunity to choose the campus that best meets their needs, even if it’s not their neighborhood school. Students also design their own specialized educational path from elementary through high school with instruction from our team of 100 percent highly qualified teachers. Exceptional opportunities available from our 5th grade string orchestra to dozens of career and technical programs of study enrich students as 21st century scholars every step of the way.
Public Notification of Nondiscrimination in Career and Technical Education Programs
Amarillo ISD offers career and technical education programs in Agriculture, Architecture and Construction, Arts, A/V Technology and Communications, Business, Marketing and Finance, Education and Training, Health Science, Hospitality and Tourism, Human Services, Information Technology, Law and Public Service, Manufacturing, STEM, and Transportation. Admission to these programs is based on student interest, age appropriateness and class space availability.
It is the policy of Amarillo ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
It is the policy of Amarillo ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Amarillo ISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.
For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator at tracey.morman@amaisd.org, 806-326-1315, and/or the Section 504 Coordinator at camellia.johnston@amaisd.org, 806-326-1499.
Private, Parochial, Charter or Home School Students (non-enrolled or non-District students) Can Attend AmTech Career Academy Classes
Students who are currently enrolled in or attending a private, parochial, or home school (non-enrolled or non-District students) may attend AmTech Career Academy for a portion of their high school coursework.
In order to attend AmTech, a home school, or private, or parochial school student must be a resident of Amarillo ISD and must complete the admission requirements set by the District, including the online registration process.
View our Amarillo ISD attendance zone map below to see if your student is eligible. The AISD attendance zone is outlined in red.
For questions or assistance, please call AmTech Career Academy at 806-326-1950
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
Non-District students will be considered for enrollment in a course only after all full-day District students have been accommodated. The availability of course openings for non-District applicants may depend on the capacity of each career pathway.
To be considered for coursework at AmTech, the student must be enrolled in the District as a half-day student, and must attend a minimum of two hours of instruction each instructional day (i.e. three class periods).
Full-day District students have priority over half-day students in the event enrollment capacity is reached in an AmTech course.
In the event enrollment capacity is reached in a particular course before all non-District applicants can be accommodated, a determination for enrollment will be made based on the date a student’s application was submitted online
If a non-District student chooses to enroll in less than two hours of instruction each instructional day (3 class periods) at AmTech, the student/parent will be charged tuition for each course.
Students will be notified no later than two weeks prior to the beginning of the school year whether their application to AmTech has been approved or denied
AmTech Career Academy Admission Form for Home School or Private, or Parochial School Students
Amarillo ISD Attendance Zone Map
View our Amarillo ISD attendance zone map below to see if your student is eligible. The AISD attendance zone is outlined in red.
AmTech Job Board
AmTech Career Academy is excited to offer a place for our community businesses to connect with our graduating Senior students that are seeking career opportunities.
Contact for Questions or Comments
Lisa Whatley
Partnership Coordinator, AmTech Career Academy
806-326-1966 Lisa.Whatley@amaisd.org
AmTech Schools & Programs of Study
School of Animal Science
The School of Animal Science provides students with the opportunity to study animal health and the proper care of both small and large animals. This program is intended for high school students interested in pursuing a career in clinical or laboratory science fields of veterinary medicine. Students will have the opportunity to pursue the Certified Veterinary Assistant certification and gain work-based learning experiences throughout the program.
School of Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing
The School of Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing offers students the ability to explore a variety of construction trade areas such as architecture, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, machining, and welding. Students will have the opportunity to learn about career opportunities, apprenticeships, participate in internships, and continuing education requirements to enter construction trade and management careers.
The School of Business, Marketing and Finance provides hands-on experiences and relevant curriculum which exposes students to a variety of aspects within the business world. Students will have the opportunity to participate in internships, local community marketing events and start up businesses.
The School of Culinary Arts offers exciting “hands-on” experiences. Students will work in a culinary kitchen, bistro, intern at local restaurants, and cater local functions. Students will also have the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills to develop positive long-lasting relationships in the community and confidence with customers.
The School of Law and Public Service offers students the opportunity to delve into the exploration of crime scenes, court cases, mock trials and jail cells. These opportunities help students to explore a variety of career paths within the Law and Public Service industry sector.
The School of Media Arts provides students the opportunity to develop their creative process through media, art, and design. Students will be inspired through real-world exposure and experiences to the communications industry.
The School of Medical Arts provides students the opportunity to learn about medicine and explore careers in healthcare. Students will be able to engage in clinical experiences, visit healthcare facilities, and gain real-world experiences in the medical field.
The School of STEM and Information Technology provides students with a quality curriculum which exposes students to specialized coursework in pathways such as engineering, robotics, cybersecurity and networking. Students will experience a project-oriented curriculum that integrates hands-on learning experiences and work-based learning opportunities which will prepare students to enter the workforce and/or pursue higher education training upon high school graduation.
The School of Transportation provides students hands-on experiences in a realistic automotive setting using state of the art equipment and tools. After completion of the program, students may leave with professional certifications, college credit and/or continue to pursue additional training upon high school graduation.
AmTech Career Academy would be a great location for your next big event.
Please send an email to our staff to amtechevents@amaisd.org (Opens in new window), and describe your event space needs. Tell us who you are, what business or organization you are with, the number of attendees you anticipate for your event, any special considerations or requests you might have of us, and of course be sure to include in the email the best contact information for us to use in our correspondence with you.
Oh and one more thing! We provide catering services if your AmTech-hosted event needs food and beverage service. Our Culinary Arts students at AmTech, alongside our AmTech Culinary Arts staff members, can provide your event attendees with a varied menu of food and beverage items during your event. See the AmTech Catering Services section below for more details.
AmTech Catering Services: We Offer Onsite Catering at AmTech
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To contact a teacher or counselor by telephone, contact the campus main office at 806-326-1950.
Hello, and Welcome to AmTech Career Academy!
Whether you’ve landed on this page as a student or parent, educator, business partner, or community member, it is my very great honor to welcome you to one of the premier learning communities in all of Texas!
AmTech is not a place for business as usual when it comes to secondary Career and Technical Education. In fact, when someone tells us we think outside the box, we say, “What box? There is no box.”
Our classrooms are not four walls and a ceiling but are real-world laboratories where our young professionals practice their skills with technology and equipment one would find in any business and industry setting, and our instructors are world class professionals whose wealth of knowledge and skills in the field lead to rich, engaging experiences for our students. Additionally, we are blessed to have business professionals in our community who come alongside us to develop our students through mentorships, apprenticeships, and as visiting professionals, whose inspirational words breathe the life of careers into our young professionals.
We are student-centric and success-obsessed, and our main endeavor is to create the conditions for success such that our students have no choice but to succeed in learning about and becoming professionals in their chosen career pathways. We even have two main hallways in our facility we call “Career Avenue” and “Success Way” to remind us that AmTech is all about guiding students to find success in their careers and leading lives that are fulfilling in every way.
I invite you as our guest to explore the pages of our website and discover all the many wonderful opportunities that await young professionals who’ve chosen to begin their careers with us. If I can answer any questions about AmTech or be of any assistance in any way, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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In early 2018, the Amarillo Independent School District embarked on an ambitious plan to transform a 231,000-square-foot former Hastings store into a state-of-the-art campus of the future: AmTech Career Academy.
Whether you’ve landed on this page as a student or parent, educator, business partner, or community member, it is my very great honor to welcome you to one of the premier learning communities in all of Texas!