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MAKE IT CENTER WALK-THROUGH

EXPERIENCE THE MAKE IT CENTER

The Make It Center (MIC) provides the ultimate hands-on career exploration experience, exposing guests to career pathways they may never have considered before. The MIC will inform, inspire, and engage students and members of our community, through collaborative partnerships and highly engaging experiences, to discover career pathways that merge purpose and strengths and lead to well-paying and in-demand jobs.

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EVENTS AT THE MIC

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VR Simulation
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Make It Center Quest
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Innovation Hub
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Inspiration Hub
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Discovery Zone
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Create Your Reality

The Make It Center will be housed inside
ACC Highland Campus, Building 2000.
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Showroom
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Make It Services
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Fab Lab
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MIC HOURS

  • Monday: 8:00am – 5:00pm (By reservation only)
  • Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Open to the public)
    • 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Facilitated programming hours
      • Field trips, guided exploration, workshops, camps, active drop-in engagement, etc.
    • 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
      • Sim Zone Experiences End at 4:30 p.m.
      • Self-guided exploration and engagement with experiences in the MIC
  • Closed Saturdays and Sunday

LOCATION

The Make it Center
ACC Highland Campus
Building 2000, Room 2429
6010 Highland Campus Dr.
Austin, TX 78752

 

Phone: 512-223-1470
Email: mic@austincc.edu

Website: austincc.edu/mic

MAKE A NEW START

Imagine a place where individuals of all ages and their families can come for the ultimate hands-on career exploration experience, exposing them to career pathways they may have never considered before.
The MIC is a place of discovery where purpose and strengths connect you to promising careers.  Our team is so excited to welcome the community into our space and to continue partnering in meaningful ways to deliver unforgettable experiences in the Make It Center!  We hope all guests walk away with a sense of hope and some inspiration about what the future holds for them and their families.

Experiences at the MIC:

Guests visiting the MIC can expect to have a range of experiences, including:
  • Simulation Zone: Virtual reality simulations that allow users to “try out” different careers by immersing themselves in various job sites.
  • The Forge: An area where guests can engage their curiosity and imagination, using tools like 3D printing, laser cutters, and vacuum formers to create career-related projects.
  • Square 1: Engaging displays and exhibits that help the community explore the fastest growing jobs and industries in Central Texas.
  • Interacting with Pepper: Guests have the opportunity to interact and take pictures with Pepper, the humanoid robot mascot of the MIC.
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FIELD TRIPS AT THE MiC

FOR EDUCATORS

Every visit to The Make It Center is an educational one! We welcome school groups, scouts, camps, and other organizations to visit us for a self-guided exploration of everything our center has to offer. Our exhibits are thoughtfully designed to accommodate various ages, interests, and developmental stages from age 11 to adults!

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INTERESTED IN HOSTING AN EVENT

We are excited to host your event in the Make It Center (MIC) at ACC Highland Campus! ACC staff, students, and community members can reserve the entire facility or specific areas for their own activities. Fill out the request form here and let us know what you need and how the MIC can host your perfect affair.

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Let’s do it! —

ABOUT US
  • Mission Statement
  • Meet the Team
  • Our Journey
  • The Make it Movement
  • News and Updates
EVENTS
  • Upcoming Event Listings
  • Reoccurring Events
  • Corporate Events
  • Host a Private Event
VISIT US
  • Schedule a Visit
  • Things to know before you arrive
  • Accessibility Policies
  • ACC Campus Visitor Information
DONATE
  • Corporate Donations
  • Individual Donations
  • Volunteer
  • Become a Partner
CONTACT US

The Make it Center
ACC Highland Campus
Building 2000, Room 2429
6101 Highland Campus Dr.
Austin, TX 78752

512-223-7300