Austin Community College Launches Community Events

AUSTIN, TX — It's a new year, which means a new slate of community activities at Austin Community College — from free job search training to signing up for exciting new courses.

Here's a rundown of the events scheduled from Jan. 6-12:

• New Year, New Career! Sign up for spring courses at ACC: Two weeks remain to register for spring courses. The college offers more than 100 programs from associate degrees to university transfer and certificate options. ACC offers 16-, 12-, and 8-week sessions. Courses are available both in-class and online on days, evenings, and weekends. The spring term begins Tuesday, January 21. For more information and to register, visit austincc.edu/spring.
• ACC advisors offer 1-on-1 guidance for spring registration: Save time and money with specialized registration support. From now through Wednesday, January 22, students and their families can get 1-on-1 assistance planning, registering, and paying for classes. For more information, including campus locations and hours, visit austincc.edu/reghelp.
• ACC launches two new degree plans for highly sought-after career in Central Texas: Two new degree plans, Associate of Applied Science in Sustainable Agriculture and Associate of Science in Sustainable Agriculture, launch in spring 2020. Students take classes in sustainable agriculture, soil and water conservation, soil science, farm and ranch shop skills, agronomy, product marketing, horticulture, animal science, agricultural economics, and small farming. ACC experts are also available to offer advice about the steps you can take to protect your garden in the upcoming winter months. Click here to read more.
• The clock is ticking to apply for the ACC Fashion Incubator Designer-in-Residence Program: Applications for the designer-in-residence program are due Saturday, January 25. Those accepted get exclusive access to product development, production, and business mentorship at ACC’s Fashion Incubator located in ACC Highland, Building 4000. The 7,500-square-foot facility offers designers access to the full digital solutions package from Gerber Technology, including manufacturing equipment valued at $13.1 million, branded studio space, access to Design Lab, and sourcing and mentoring support. To learn more about the ACC Fashion Incubator, visit austincc.edu/fashionincubator.

• Free job-search training classes available: Registration is open for job-search training through Strategies for the Job Seeking Community. The accelerated job readiness class trains ACC students, alumni, workers looking to re-career or move up, and those re-entering the workforce. This accelerated job-readiness class will help participants succeed in Austin's competitive job market through training in personal branding, communication, salary negotiation, and targeted resumes. Courses are available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, January 7, at the Highland Business Center, Room 411 (5930 Middle Fiskville Rd.). Click here for a full list of course offerings.

For more information, visit austincc.edu.

About Austin Community College

Austin Community College is a nationally recognized two-year college serving Central Texas. ACC is focused on student success and providing affordable, flexible pathways to help students reach their education goals, learn new job skills, or advance their career. The college currently enrolls more than 70,000 students annually.