Austin Community College District (ACC) is one of 11 colleges and universities nationwide to receive the 2023 STEM Talent Challenge. The national competition is overseen by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). … Continue reading
Spotlight on Central Texas’ Thriving Manufacturing Industry: A Visit by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo paid a visit to Austin Community College District (ACC) and shed light on the booming manufacturing industry in Central Texas. During her February visit, Secretary Raimondo stopped at ACC’s … Continue reading
ACC’s IMPACT Lab celebrates ribbon-cutting with local VIPs
As the Central Texas Manufacturing sector continues to grow, Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates the grand opening of the ACC IMPACT Lab, the college’s manufacturing incubator. When: Friday, October 14 Time: 9:30 a.m. Where: … 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
Trustees approve ACC’s third bachelor’s degree, a new associate degree
Austin Community College District (ACC) Trustees unanimously approved two new degrees, including the college’s third bachelor’s degree and a new associate degree at the board’s November 15 special meeting. BACHELOR OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY DEGREE IN … Continue reading
ACC and Chancellor Rhodes recognized with Friend of Manufacturing Award
Austin Community College District (ACC) and ACC chancellor, Dr. Richard Rhodes, were awarded the 2020 Austin Regional Manufacturers Association (ARMA) Friend of Manufacturing Award. ARMA recognized the college for its work to create the new … Continue reading
ACC extends & expands tuition cuts for fast-track training programs
Austin 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 … Continue reading
Samsung Apprenticeship helps ACC Manufacturing student earn and learn
The world of manufacturing is changing from assembly lines to automation and robotics. “I’m the one who fixes the machines. It’s really cool and scary in a way. These machines are worth millions of dollars. … Continue reading
ACC Welcomes Tesla to Central Texas
The company’s new Gigafactory in Travis County expects to bring thousands of new jobs in manufacturing Austin Community College District (ACC) is excited to welcome Tesla Inc. to the Central Texas community. Tesla CEO, Elon … Continue reading
Increasing Possibilities: ACC Manufacturing student returns to the classroom to skill-up
For Austin Community College District (ACC) student Rebekah Tangney, training in manufacturing is the key to sharpening and widening her skillset to open new possibilities. “I already have a four-year degree, but learning new skills … Continue reading