For the first time, Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Public Safety Training Center (PSTC) will now offer training through more than 10 new course offerings. The courses, offered through ACC’s Continuing Education Department, will offer … Continue reading
ACC Experts: Prepare now as Hurricane Season arrives
Written by: James Daniels, ACC Emergency Management The Atlantic hurricane season is officially underway. While Central Texas isn’t on the coast, there is still a level of concern. Austin Community College District (ACC) offers an … Continue reading
Explore Drones at ACC: College hosts Drone Demo Day at PSTC
Austin Community College District (ACC) hosted its first-ever Drone Demo Day Wednesday, November 18, at the Public Safety Training Center at Hays Campus to promote its newest drone training certification program. The event, hosted in … Continue reading
ACC’s Public Safety Training Center wins prestigious Innovation Award
For the third straight year, Austin Community College District (ACC) is named a top innovator by the League for Innovation in the Community College. ACC was recognized with the 2020 Innovation of the Year award … Continue reading
ACC and FAA launch new drone training program
Austin Community College District (ACC) partners with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a new, innovative training program that prepares students for careers in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or drones. “Drones are the future. We … Continue reading
ACC provides life-saving skills to teen drivers at Public Safety Training Center
Teenagers are leaving Austin Community College (ACC) with life-saving skills after a daylong hands-on driving training event at the Hays Campus Public Safety Training Center (PSTC). “Statistically, younger drivers are involved in too many fatal … Continue reading
2018 Year In Review
2018 has been an eventful year for Austin Community College. The college opened one new campus and three new buildings, launched its first bachelor degree program, established exciting new partnerships, completed its website redesign, and … Continue reading
ACC’s Public Safety Training Center to offer drone training
KXAN News: ACC’s Public Safety Training Center to offer drone training Steffi Lee AUSTIN (KXAN) — As more police and fire departments turn to drones as a resource for responding to emergency scenarios, Austin Community … Continue reading