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U.S. Sen. Cornyn and Rep. McMcaul announce CHIPS for America Act at ACC’s Manufacturing Academy
Posted on Fri, 08/19/2022 - 4:26pmAustin Community College District (ACC) hosted U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and U.S. Representative Michael McCaul (TX-10) on Friday, August 19, as they discussed highlights of the new CHIPS for America Act. In a joint press conference, they...
Take three classes for FREE this fall at Austin Community College
Posted on Wed, 08/10/2022 - 10:13amWant a free college class this fall? It’s not too late to sign up. This fall Austin Community College District (ACC) offers up to three FREE classes that can lead to an in-demand workforce credential. The college’s Level Up Program, provided in...
Get a bachelor's degree in Manufacturing at ACC. Information session happening July 6
Posted on Sun, 05/01/2022 - 11:17amRegistration is open for the first cohort in Austin Community College District’s (ACC) newest bachelor’s degree program. The Bachelor’s of Applied Technology (BAT) in Manufacturing Engineering Technology is designed to move working professionals in...
ACC partners with Toyota to launch training pipeline to careers
Posted on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 9:58amAustin Community College District (ACC) announces its newest partnership with Toyota Motor North America (TMNA). The Technician Training & Education Network (T-TEN) will provide a pipeline for students to train and apply for careers with Toyota...
ACC opens Highland Campus to community for Manufacturing Careers Expo
Posted on Thu, 07/01/2021 - 9:08amAustin Community College District (ACC) invites the community for a first in-person look at new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities at ACC Highland Campus (6101 Highland Campus Dr.). The college hosts a Manufacturing Careers Expo to learn...
Tesla Launches National Manufacturing Technician Program with Austin Community College District
Posted on Tue, 06/15/2021 - 8:24amTesla’s START Manufacturing program gives students hands-on experience & customized training for high-demand manufacturing careers at Tesla Austin Community College District (ACC) and Tesla announce Tesla START Manufacturing at ACC. The...
ACC extends & expands tuition cuts for fast-track training programs
Posted on Wed, 12/16/2020 - 2:32pmAustin Community College District (ACC) extends and expands deep discounts in fast-track training programs to help get more Central Texans into promising career fields — quickly. The 50-percent tuition discount is now available through August 2021...
American Welding Society warns of future welder shortage
Posted on Thu, 12/12/2019 - 4:47pmKVUE News: American Welding Society warns of future welder shortage The group gets its data from Economic Modeling Specialists International and says the industry is predicting a shortage of more than 375,000 welders by 2023. Author: Luis de...
ACC approves new architecture degree
Posted on Tue, 12/03/2019 - 12:18pmNew transfer program provides affordable entry into growing industry and addresses workforce equity gaps Austin Community College (ACC) approved a new degree in Architecture to provide a more affordable pathway for students to transfer to...
New manufacturing program created to meet growing demand for high-skilled jobs
Posted on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 4:12pmManufacturing is a $12.3 billion industry in Austin with salaries averaging $75,000 a year to design and build things like medical devices, sensors, automation, solar energy equipment, and robotics. "With a 2.1% unemployment rate in Austin, the...
ACC hosts Skill-up: Manufacturing Open House this Saturday
Posted on Wed, 07/31/2019 - 1:34pmAustin is a top 15 U.S. city for manufacturing jobs Austin Community College (ACC) and the Austin Regional Manufacturers Association (ARMA) host the Skill-up: Manufacturing open house to connect students and the community to training programs and...
Forging a career: ACC student follows passion to become better engineer
Posted on Fri, 04/19/2019 - 12:51pmSparks of light cascade around the welding technology lab at Round Rock Campus. It’s often seen as a predominantly male profession, but Rebecca Giuntoli is breaking that perception. The University of Texas at Austin sophomore is majoring in...
ACC showcases high-skilled careers at Applied Tech Open House
Posted on Wed, 04/10/2019 - 8:58amAustin Community College (ACC) invites prospective students and their families to learn about high-skilled careers and training opportunities at the ninth annual Applied Tech Open House 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 12, at Round Rock Campus,...