The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees unanimously approved PBK Architects, Inc. as the lead architecture firm to guide the next expansion at ACC Round Rock Campus. Five firms submitted proposals for the … Continue reading
U.S. Sen. Cornyn and Rep. McCaul announce CHIPS for America Act at ACC’s Manufacturing Academy
Austin 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 … Continue reading
Take three classes for FREE this fall at Austin Community College
Want 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. … Continue reading
Get a bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing at ACC: Information session happening July 6
Registration 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 manufacturing … Continue reading
ACC partners with Toyota to launch training pipeline to careers
Austin 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 … Continue reading
ACC opens Highland Campus to community for Manufacturing Careers Expo
Austin 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 … Continue reading
Tesla Launches National Manufacturing Technician Program with Austin Community College District
Tesla’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 intensive training program is the … Continue reading
American Welding Society warns of future welder shortage
KVUE 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: … Continue reading
ACC approves new architecture degree
New 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 … Continue reading
New manufacturing program created to meet growing demand for high-skilled jobs
Manufacturing 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 … Continue reading