Austin Community College has completed its previously contracted purchase of approximately 124 acres of land in southeast Travis County.<\/p>\n
The college plans to use the site for a future career-technical training center that will provide much-needed space for programs such as automotive technology, building construction technology, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration technology, welding technology, jewelry, and more.<\/p>\n
\u201cACC is committed to developing advanced facilities that will prepare students for in-demand jobs,\u201d says ACC President\/CEO Dr. Rhodes. \u201cThere are currently thousands of unfilled jobs in Central Texas. We are grateful for the voters’ support. With that, we are building the facilities and expanding programs that will train the workforce of today and tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n
The $10.5 million purchase is financed through bonds approved by voters in November 2014. ACC\u2019s Board of Trustees authorized the purchase in June. The college completed its due diligence and closed on the property \u2015 located about one-half mile south of SH 71 at FM 973 \u2015 earlier this month.<\/p>\n
For information on ACC bond projects, visit austincc.edu\/bond<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Austin Community College has completed its previously contracted purchase of approximately 124 acres of land in southeast Travis County. The college plans to use the site for a future career-technical training center that will provide … Continue reading