Manufacturing is a $12.3 billion industry in Austin with salaries averaging $75,000 a year to design and build things like medical devices, sensors, automation, solar energy equipment, and robotics.<\/p>\n
“With a 2.1% unemployment rate in Austin, the advanced manufacturing industry is scrambling to find skilled workers for its high-paying jobs” says Dr. Richard Rhodes, ACC president\/CEO. “To help meet the needs of the industry, ACC is partnering with business and industry to create the academic programs that provide the right skill sets.”<\/p>\n
The college established a new Manufacturing Program<\/a>, under the Design, Manufacturing, Construction & Applied Technologies<\/a> area of study, to meet growing demand. Students may select among four industry-identified programs: Engineering Technology<\/a>, Architectural & Engineering Computer Aided Design<\/a>, Welding Technology<\/a>, and Logistics and Global Supply Chain Management<\/a>. The college also launches new Advanced Manufacturing and Medical Devices Technology degrees this fall.<\/p>\n “We’re trying to build multiple pathways,” says Laura Marmolejo, Manufacturing department chair. “Students get hands-on experience with the same type of equipment employers use. It gives them an edge over competition and it’s something employers are asking for.”<\/p>\n To elevate awareness, ACC hosted the Skill-Up: Manufacturing Open house in partnership with the Austin Regional Manufacturing Association<\/a> (ARMA) on August 3 at Riverside Campus. The event featured demonstrations, information about ACC’s manufacturing programs, and opportunities to meet Austin employers who are looking to hire skilled workers. About 200 participants attended.<\/p>\n Listen to Dr. Rhodes discuss the rapidly growing manufacturing industry in Central Texas with guests Ed Latson, Austin Regional Manufacturing Association executive director, Garrett Groves, ACC Business & Industry Partnerships executive vice president, and Laura Marmolejo, ACC Manufacturing <\/a>department chair, in the latest ACC President’s Podcast<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Manufacturing is a $12.3 billion industry in Austin with salaries averaging $75,000 a year to design and build things like medical devices, sensors, automation, solar energy equipment, and robotics. “With a 2.1% unemployment rate in … Continue reading