High-tech manufacturing is the future, and Central Texas is at the heart of it, with exciting opportunities at companies like Tesla, Samsung, and SpaceX. By joining ACC’s Manufacturing Academy, you can graduate high school with cutting-edge skills that these top employers are looking for. You’ll take advantage of discounted ACC classes and earn a Level 1 certificate alongside your diploma—putting you on the fast track to a career in advanced, high-tech manufacturing the moment you graduate.
Start your journey with our Level 1 certificate:
Program location
ACC Highland and Riverside Campuses
Participating Schools
- Connally High School
- Cedars International Academy
- Texas Empowerment Academy
Eligibility
- This program is designed for rising high school juniors.
- Rising high school seniors may apply and complete the second half of the program after high school graduation.
- “TSI complete” standing is recommended but not required.
Program Requirements
- Maintain an overall ACC GPA of 2.00 or higher.
- Earn a C or better in all ACC Academy courses.
Career Opportunities
This certificate prepares students for work as entry-level technicians in advanced manufacturing. Skills in CAD/CAM layouts, basic circuits and automation controls, and manufacturing operations provide a solid foundation for careers in semiconductor and electronics, medical device manufacturing and other fields.