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ACC Celebrates Automotive Graduate Brian Cosme, Powered by Support from Communities In Schools

From a young age, Brian Cosme dreamed of working on cars. This fall, he turns that childhood passion into a real career as he graduates from Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Automotive Technology program. This … Continue reading

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ACC Automotive Technology Receives Electric Vehicle Donation

Austin Community College District (ACC) is charging forward with its plans to expand the Automotive Technology Program thanks to a new donation from City Limits Nissan. The dealership presented the program with an electric vehicle … Continue reading

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2022 Bond | Round Rock Campus expansion design complete

Work is moving forward on the Applied Technology expansion at Austin Community College District (ACC) Round Rock Campus, near Building 5000. The design process began in September 2023, and the design development was completed in … Continue reading

Austin Infrastructure Academy to Open at Austin Community College District

The recently announced Austin Infrastructure Academy takes a significant step forward with the establishment of a physical presence at Austin Community College District (ACC).  On Friday, March 22, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson hosted a press … Continue reading

Taking hands-on learning online: Automotive Technology

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic forced Austin Community College (ACC) faculty to adapt their classrooms, labs, and simulations to a virtual environment. We are sharing the innovative ways our faculty are taking hands-on learning online. In … Continue reading

Enroll now for new auto-tech training program

Enrollment is now open for a new automotive technology training program beginning spring 2018. The Honda Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT) program provides additional automotive technology career certifications. Students gain hands-on experience with vehicle maintenance, … Continue reading

High performance education in ACC’s Automotive Technology Program

With more than 1.2 billion cars in the world, and 263 million in the United States, automotive technicians are in high demand. “It amazes me how little most of us know about how a vehicle … Continue reading

How does carbon monoxide get in cars?

KVUE: How does carbon monoxide get in cars? How does carbon monoxide get in cars? How do carbon monoxide leaks happen in cars? And how can you detect them? Tina Shively, KVUE |  July 11, 2017 … Continue reading

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