FYP ATX Community Programs — Five initiatives.
One community.
Together, we're building the next generation of Filipino leaders.
Welcome to the heartbeat of FYP-ATX. Our five core initiatives are designed to celebrate Filipino culture while equipping professionals, creatives, students, and families in Austin to thrive. From marquee cultural festivals and impactful civic partnerships to culturally rooted mentorship pipelines, our programs offer a dynamic space for everyone. Dive into our foundational pillars below to see how we are building a more connected Central Texas – and find out where you can pull up a seat at our table.
Professional Development
Career workshops, mentorship cohorts, and networking events designed for Filipino professionals at every stage.
- —Monthly career development workshops and panels
- —Annual mentorship cohort placing members at top Austin companies
- —LinkedIn optimization and resume clinic sessions
- —Access to exclusive professional networking events
- —Industry speaker series with Filipino executives
Project Tropa
Youth mentorship pairing Filipino-American high schoolers with professional mentors for one-on-one guidance and college prep.
- —Annual cohort of 85+ students matched with professional mentors
- —College application coaching and scholarship support
- —Career exploration days at Austin companies
- —Tropa alumni network spanning 3 cohorts
- —Monthly group workshops on leadership and identity
Mixers & Networking
Monthly socials, happy hours, and signature events that bring 150+ Filipino professionals together in the same room.
- —Spring Mixer and Holiday Mixer (flagship 150+ events)
- —Monthly happy hour circuit across Austin venues
- —Tech Pinoys Happy Hour (quarterly)
- —Inter-community mixers with other Austin organizations
- —New member orientation socials
Arts & Culture
Barrio Fiesta, Filipino Heritage Night, Tagalog language circles, and cultural education events celebrating who we are.
- —Annual Barrio Fiesta — 500+ attendees, live performances
- —Filipino Heritage Night in partnership with Austin arts orgs
- —Monthly Tagalog language circles for all skill levels
- —Filipino Film Night (quarterly)
- —Adobo Fest Pop-Up (annual, growing fast)
Community Service
Monthly volunteer days, Operation Blue Santa, food bank drives, and long-term nonprofit partnerships across Austin.
- —Monthly volunteer days at 15+ partner organizations
- —Annual Community Service Challenge (teams compete)
- —Operation Blue Santa holiday toy drive
- —Youth tutoring and after-school support
- —Neighborhood clean-up partnerships with Austin Parks
Find your program.
Every program we build at FYP-ATX is a living testament to the resilience, creativity, and leadership of the Filipino-American community in Austin. We don't just host events; we engineer collaborative spaces that amplify underrepresented voices and showcase the brilliant tapestry of our artistry, storytelling, and professional excellence. Now that you’ve explored the five distinct pillars that form the foundation of our mission, where can you help shape the future of our vibrant local culture?