Austin Community College (ACC) will host an information session about the college’s Veterans Training Program from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, at the Riverside Campus, Building G, Room 8100 (1020 Grove Blvd.).

Funded by a $1.1 million grant awarded by the Texas Workforce Commission, the program provides local veterans free training in 14 high-demand information technology fields.

Participants may choose among IT pathways offered through the college’s Continuing Education Division, including:

• Computer-user support
• Network administration
• Information security
• Mobile application development

Students can earn a certification and receive job placement assistance.

The information session will include a presentation on the free training offered through the Veteran & Industry Partnership, the required qualifications, and tips on how to enroll. Program staff will be available to answer questions and help participants with enrollment steps. Veterans are encouraged to bring a Member-4 copy of their DD Form 214 (DD214). Light refreshments will be provided. Parking is free.

For more information visit continue.austincc.edu/veterans or contact Cecilia Galliano at 512-223-0132 or [email protected].

Tags: Continuing Education, Information Session, IT, veterans, Veterans Training Program