Austin Community College District is changing the way we explore careers at the new Make It Center at ACC Highland Campus. Make It Center connects passion and purpose to promising careers. Continue reading
ACC selected for Talent Strong Texas Pathways Program
Austin Community College District (ACC) joins a group of colleges from across the state in an effort to develop programs that can skill up more Texans for high-demand careers. The college was selected to participate … Continue reading
ACC approves new architecture degree
New transfer program provides affordable entry into growing industry and addresses workforce equity gaps Austin Community College (ACC) approved a new degree in Architecture to provide a more affordable pathway for students to transfer to … Continue reading
ACC pushing to help Austinites earn more than just a minimum wage
KXAN News: ACC pushing to help Austinites earn more than just a minimum wage By: Yoojin Cho AUSTIN (KXAN) — When you walk into a class that’s part of Austin Community College’s Career ACCelerator program, Director … Continue reading
ACC and Austin Chamber release the 2019 Workforce Development Report
Austin Community College (ACC), the Austin Chamber of Commerce, and Austin Mayor Steve Adler present the 2019 Workforce Development Report: Innovation, Collaboration & Transformation at the President’s Breakfast Wednesday, August 21. Date: Wednesday, August 21 … Continue reading
More than 2,200 join ACC at first SXSW showcase
Austin Community College (ACC) and Texas leaders joined together at The Promiseland Project Presents: The Skill-Up Festival at South by Southwest (SXSW) to dispel negative stigmas around skilled careers, elevate the value of a two-year … Continue reading
ACC to launch first bachelor’s degree program fall 2018
Austin Community College (ACC) will launch its first bachelor’s degree program this fall. The RN-to-BSN program addresses a critical nursing shortage in Central Texas and creates a new advancement pathway for local registered nurses (RN). … Continue reading
ACC awarded national grant to build regional biotech workforce
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded Austin Community College $2.9 million to establish a regional center for biotechnology technicians. As one of two colleges nationwide awarded the NSF Division of Undergraduate Education grant, ACC will … Continue reading
Reshaping the Educational Environment for Tomorrow’s Workforce
Educause Review: Reshaping the Educational Environment for Tomorrow’s Workforce