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DTC70<br />
The Direct-to-College Plan (DTC70) is a first-of-its-kind endeavor<br />
involving ACC, the University of Texas at Austin, and several Central Texas<br />
businesses, chambers of commerce, and school districts. The group is<br />
working to draw 70 percent of area seniors to college directly after they<br />
graduate. ACC and its DTC partners have collaborated on processes for<br />
sharing college readiness data. The college has also provided support for<br />
“summer melt” interventions and “FAFSA Saturday” financial aid events.<br />
College Prep<br />
In accordance with Texas law, ACC partners with regional school districts<br />
to provide college preparatory courses for high school seniors who<br />
do not meet state college readiness standards. In 2015 ACC partnered<br />
with seven school districts; 10 school districts participated in 2016. The<br />
University of Texas at Austin Charles A. Dana Center is partnering with<br />
ACC and the school districts to provide math curriculum for the program.<br />
To provide a clear college pathway<br />
for high school students, ACC offers<br />
multiple dual credit opportunities.<br />
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Career Academies<br />
ACC also partners with area school districts to offer Career Academies,<br />
dual credit programs offering the opportunity to earn certificates in highdemand<br />
occupations. In fall 2015 the college launched an Information<br />
Technology Academy providing instruction in computer user support,<br />
networking, and web development. A Health Science Academy offers<br />
phlebotomy, pharmacy technician, and emergency medical technician<br />
certificates and a foundational health science course. ACC also partnered<br />
to open the Manor ISD Career Certification Center, where students<br />
enrolled in courses for nurse aide, medical assisting, electrical preapprenticeship,<br />
PC technician, mechatronics, and heating, air conditioning<br />
and refrigeration technology. ACC launched a Construction Trades<br />
Academy in 2016 and plans to launch an Educator Academy in 2017.<br />
Career Academy students complete<br />
courses to earn entry-level certification<br />
for immediate employment after high<br />
school graduation. The courses count<br />
toward an ACC associate degree.
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