The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees accepted a $200,000 gift from Samsung Austin Semiconductor to help expand the College’s semiconductor training program. The gift was accepted during the Board’s regular meeting on … Continue reading
Rep. Lloyd Doggett presents $1.5 million in congressional funding to ACC
National leaders are coming to Austin Community College District (ACC) to learn more about how the College is working to remain in the forefront of the semiconductor industry. On Thursday, August 29, U.S. Representative Lloyd … Continue reading
Meet Eddie A. one of the first to complete the full Advanced Manufacturing pathway
At just 24 years old, Eriverto (Eddie) A. is breaking new ground as one of the first students to complete a Bachelor of Applied Technology in Manufacturing Engineering at Austin Community College District (ACC). As … Continue reading
ACC receives $7.5 million grant for semiconductor training
Austin Community College District (ACC) has been recognized yet again for its advanced work in the semiconductor manufacturing sector with a new U.S. Department of Defense grant. The College received $7.5 million from a Defense … Continue reading
ACC Welcomes VIPs from Washington, DC, Talking Big Semiconductor News
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo says what is happening at Austin Community College District (ACC) is a game changer. The secretary came to ACC Highland Campus on Monday, April 15, to meet with students … Continue reading
Austin Community College District, UT, and Texas Institute for Electronics partner to launch new Semiconductor Training Center
Austin Community College District (ACC), the University of Texas at Austin (UT), and the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) announce a new workforce development partnership that will fuel the needs of America’s semiconductor industry. Together, … Continue reading
ACC awarded 2023 STEM Talent Challenge; Launches new semiconductor training program
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