Austin Community College (ACC) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 8 for its new Automotive Technology facility at the Round Rock campus. This facility is part of a broader expansion plan for the college system.
### Key Highlights:
– The Automotive Technology program trains students in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting automotive equipment.
– There is a growing demand for specialized skills in the automotive sector in Central Texas.
– Notably, this facility will host Texas’s only electric vehicle maintenance program, a response to the rapidly evolving automotive industry, as emphasized by State Rep. John Bucy III.
The expansion is funded by 2022 bonds. Additionally, ACC plans to open an advanced manufacturing facility next year, which will offer programs related to semiconductor training and other manufacturing sectors. Other areas of expansion include HVAC technician training and welding programs.
