Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrated a milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony at its Round Rock Campus on Friday, November 22. The skilled trades project is the first project funded by the 2022 General Obligation … Continue reading
ACC Breaks Ground on First 2022 Bond Project to Expand Skilled Trades Education at Round Rock Campus
ACC Hosts Austin Trades Day, Inspiring the Next Generation of Skilled Workers
Austin Community College District (ACC) hosts Austin Trades Day to introduce high school students to careers in skilled trades, construction, engineering, and design through interactive activities and hands-on learning experiences led by industry professionals. “Austin … 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
ACC cuts tuition by 50 percent for fast track CE training programs
To support getting Central Texans back to work, Austin Community College District (ACC) launches deep discounts for 12 fast-track programs in the highest-demand sectors in the region, including health care, IT, and skilled trades. Offered … Continue reading
The Make It Movement Wants You to Learn a Trade and Love What You Do
The Austin Chronicle: The Make It Movement Wants You to Learn a Trade and Love What You Do By Brant Bingamon I used to sit in my daddy’s pickup and throw trash on the highway because … 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
Forging a career: ACC student follows passion to become better engineer
Sparks of light cascade around the welding technology lab at Round Rock Campus. It’s often seen as a predominantly male profession, but Rebecca Giuntoli is breaking that perception. The University of Texas at Austin sophomore … Continue reading
ACC showcases high-skilled careers at Applied Tech Open House
Austin Community College (ACC) invites prospective students and their families to learn about high-skilled careers and training opportunities at the ninth annual Applied Tech Open House 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 12, at … Continue reading