Central Texas’ growing demand for skilled construction workers is driving a new partnership focused on preparing the region’s future workforce. Austin Community College District (ACC) and Sundt Construction (Sundt) officially signed a new partnership Thursday, … Continue reading
Construction Progresses on ACC Round Rock Campus Applied Technology Expansion
Austin Community College District (ACC) continues to make progress on the Round Rock Campus Applied Technology expansion. This is one of the projects funded through the College’s 2022 General Obligation Bond. As of early October, … Continue reading
ACC Breaks Ground on First 2022 Bond Project to Expand Skilled Trades Education at Round Rock Campus
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 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
Join us for ACC’s Elgin Campus Fall Festival
Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Elgin Campus hosts a community celebration full of fun activities, local flavors, and educational experiences for attendees of all ages. Elgin Fall Festival Date: Saturday, November 16Time: 1 to 5 … Continue reading
“This is what prison reform looks like” | 86 Women Behind Bars Graduate from ACC’s Vocational Programs
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrated the most recent cohort of graduates from the Lockhart Correctional Facility in April. ACC’s Continuing Education Division’s unique partnership provides customized training and certification in some of the most … 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
Meet Dylan, ACC and Make It Movement student on the right track
Austin Community College District’s (ACC) partnership with the Make It Movement is getting students on the right track to a promising future. “I’m Dylan Zamarron, I’m 18, I just graduated high school with an associate … Continue reading
ACC receives over $330,000 from JET grant
Austin Community College District (ACC) welcomed the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and Bastrop ISD for a large check presentation Wednesday, May 10 at ACC Highland Campus. The TWC presented a large check benefiting ACC and … Continue reading
Congrats, Riverbats! ACC Welding students win big at SkillsUSA Championships
Several Austin Community College (ACC) Welding Technology students are heading to nationals. After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, six students from ACC’s welding program were invited to compete at the SkillsUSA state competition … Continue reading