The saying ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure’, is a way of life for ACC welding and art student Valerie Chaussonnet. Valerie is a self-proclaimed dumpster queen. Her artwork is often comprised of materials … Continue reading
“We are going to be your neighbors”: ACC helps break the cycle at Lockhart Correctional Facility
“It’s hard to adjust when you have been gone as long as I have,” says Amber McEntire “I don’t even know how to work that phone in your hand, but I know how to build … 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
ACC welding students advance to nationals
Four ACC welding students will compete at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference June 25-29 in Louisville, Kentucky, after winning first in the state competition held last month. Kyle Gross, Thomas Hinkle Jr., and … Continue reading
Welding professor helps students forge successful careers
How does a musician with aspirations of a career in the symphony end up an award-winning welding professor? According to Dr. Warren Donworth, Austin Community College professor of welding, it’s not that much of a … Continue reading
ACC Welding Technology students place in state competition and art shows
Two ACC welding students will compete at the Skills USA National Leadership and Skills Conference June 19-23 in Louisville, Kentucky after placing in the state competition last month. Bret Sunvision and Robert Feller placed first … Continue reading
Central Texas welding programs struggle to keep up with demand
Austin American Statesman: Central Texas welding programs struggle to keep up with demand