The Austin Community College District has been recognized for its advanced work in the semiconductor manufacturing sector with a new U.S. Department of Defense grant.
The College received $7.5 million from a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency grant.
The grant was awarded to ACC’s partners in the Semiconductor Training Center, the University of Texas at Austin, and the Texas Institute for Electronics. UT and TIE distributed funds to partners in the program–– ultimately giving ACC funds to expand existing training programs and develop new ones to support their work.
“I’m immensely proud of the work happening at ACC to support the semiconductor industry in our community. Our education and training programs are directly connecting students with employers. It’s an honor to know that UT and TIE entrust ACC with these funds to continue building on our curriculum,” says ACC Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart. “The work that is happening is helping ensure our training aligns directly to the workforce needs here in Central Texas.”
In fall 2023, the College developed the Semiconductor Technician Advanced Rapid Start curriculum. The program is a pathway to allow students to work and also obtain college credit simultaneously.
