ACC Partners with Dale Carnegie Workforce Program
Alvin Community College recently created a new partnership with the Dale Carnegie Training of Austin, Houston and San Antonio to provide corporate workforce training and professional development opportunities. The partnership will provide grant funding opportunities through the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The collaboration aims to empower Texas employers to upskill and reskill their workforce, addressing both current and future business needs. These programs are designed to enhance technical skills
PORT COMMISSION ADOPTS FISCAL STRATEGY FOR DEBT PAYMENTS
FREEPORT, TX (February 13, 2025)—The Port Freeport Commission has unanimously voted to create a dedicated operating account to manage the annual payments for the 2018 voter-approved General Obligation Bond debt. This proactive strategy will set aside one-twelfth of the annual debt payment from the monthly operating revenue, ensuring the Port maintains financial stability while upholding its commitment to a $0 tax rate.“The Port Commission is dedicated to sound financial management and tax independence,”
SBA Relief Still Available to Texas Businesses and Residents Affected by December Storm
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding businesses, nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters in Texas of the March 17, 2025 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset losses from physical damage caused by the severe storm, tornadoes and straight-line winds that occurred Dec. 28, 2024.The disaster declaration covers the counties of Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, San Jacinto, Walker, Waller
La Ayuda de la SBA sigue Disponible para los Pequeños Negocios y Residentes de Texas Afectados por las Tormentas de Diciembre
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – La Agencia Federal de Pequeños Negocios (SBA, por sus siglas en inglés) le recuerda a los pequeños negocios, a la mayoría de las organizaciones privadas sin fines de lucro, residentes e inquilinos de Texas la fecha límite del 17 de marzo de 2025 para solicitar préstamos federales para desastre a bajo interés para cubrir las pérdidas por daños físicos a la propiedad causados por la tormenta severa, tornados y vientos en línea recta que ocurrieron el 28 de diciembre de 2024.La declaración
ACC Regents Approve Agreement for Crane Certification
ACC Regents Approve Agreement for Crane Certification The Alvin Community College Board of Regents approved an agreement to begin offering certification training for crane operators during their meeting on January 9. Regents approved a memorandum of understanding to create a partnership with the National Crane Certification and Inspection Company in order to offer courses in crane rigging and inspection. The partnership will provide training that will give workers a chance to improve their skills and
ACC ADN Nurse Pinning Ceremony
Nursing Students Receive Pins During Ceremony Alvin Community College nursing students recently had a pinning ceremony for Associate Degree Nursing at the ACC Gym on December 11. The Fall 2024 class included 28 graduates from diverse backgrounds. Many of the students had an education and careers in other fields before joining the program. The Nurse Pinning ceremony includes the graduates receiving their pin, the lighting of the ceremonial lamps and reciting the Nurse’s Pledge. Each of the graduates
ACC Lab School Snow Day
ACC Lab School Snow Day The ACC Lab School held its annual Snow Day event on December 13. The event was made possible through support from a grant from HEB. Lab School student Jovani Gomez and his sister Marlene play in the snow during the Snow Day event on December 13.Myles Garcia gets pelted with a snow ball during the ACC Lab School Snow Day on December 13. Lab School student Elora Tamfu slides down the hill in a sled with her father Eugene during the ACC Lab School Snow Day on December
ACC Receives JET Grant
ACC Receives JET Grant The Alvin Community College Process Technology program received a grant from the Texas Workforce Commission for The $349,980 grant was issued through the Jobs and Education for Texans program from the Texas Workforce Commission. “As Texas’ economy continues to grow, it is critical that we invest in our future workforce,” said Texas Governor Greg Abbott. “This $15 million in career training grants will support career and technical training programs for thousands of Texas students
ACC Student First to Receive Prime Example Scholarship
ACC Student First to Receive Prime Example Scholarship As Hendrix Carraway continues to take advantage of an opportunity, he hopes eventually his education with Alvin Community College will lead to others getting the assistance they need to succeed. Carraway was an ACC student with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. He is pursuing an Associate’s Degree in Business Management with an eye towards starting a non-profit named “Healing Hearts” to benefit the homeless veteran population. “Being a U.S.
ACC to Host Back to Campus Friday
ACC to Host Back to Campus Friday Alvin Community College will give students a chance to find their classes, meet with staff members and get ready for the semester during its first Back to Campus Friday on January 3. Students will have an opportunity to take care of any final preparations for the upcoming semester including finalizing the admissions process, registering for classes, changing their schedule, visiting with an advisor and more. Back to Campus Friday will be an all-day event from 8 a.m.
PORT FREEPORT AWARDED $1.487 MILLION CLEAN PORTS PROGRAM GRANT BY THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
PORT FREEPORT AWARDED $1.487 MILLION CLEAN PORTS PROGRAM GRANT BY THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FREEPORT, TX (November 18, 2024) – Port Freeport is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $1,487,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Ports Program. This funding will enhance the port's commitment to environmental innovation and community engagement by supporting zero-emissions equipment, infrastructure improvements, and climate planning initiatives. “We
ACC Foundation Celebrates Legendary Jimmy Buffett at Annual Fins Up Gala
ACC Foundation Celebrates Legendary Jimmy Buffett at Annual Fins Up Gala The Alvin Community College Foundation celebrated the legacy of musical icon Jimmy Buffett during its Annual Fins Up Gala on November 8 at the South Shore Harbor Resort. Community members, ACC alumni, faculty, staff, and donors celebrated Buffett's spirit of giving, music, and community while providing students and staff with critical support. With an evening filled with music provided by Lost Shaker of Salt, a Buffett-tribute
ACC TDCJ Commencement Ceremony
ACC TDCJ Commencement Ceremony Students from the Alvin Community College and the University of Houston-Clear Lake Texas Department of Criminal Justice programs received their degrees during a Commencement ceremony at the Stringfellow Unit on November 9. “Regardless of where you started or what obstacles you faced your past does not define your future,” said Commencement speaker Parehkumar Patel, ACC grants project specialist. “Every day brings a new opportunity to rewrite your story, reshape your path
ACC Hosts Veterans Day Ceremony
ACC Hosts Veterans Day CeremonyAlvin Community College hosted a ceremony in recognition of Veterans Day on November 11 near the college Memorial Wall. U.S. Navy veteran Mark Bilyeu delivered the address at the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at ACC on November 11. The ACC Choir performs the Armed Services medley during the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at ACC on November 11. U.S. Army veteran Adam Sikes salutes at the Memorial Wall during the presentation of the ceremonial wreath at the annual Veterans
Alvin Community College celebrated its 49th Annual Fall Festival on October 26
An ACC Polysomnography student helps a trick-or-treater play the game of pinning the electrode on a zombie during the 49th Annual Fall Festival on October 26. A local youngster plays a ring toss game during the 49th Annual ACC Fall Festival on October 26. A youngster plays a ball toss game for candy during the 49th Annual ACC Fall Festival on October 26. Kids play on trampolines during the 49th Annual ACC Fall Festival on October 26.Kids play in the inflatable bounce houses during the 49th Annual ACC
The Alvin Community College Lab School held its annual pumpkin patch party on October 24.
ACC Lab School students look for prizes in a game during the annual pumpkin patch party on October 24.ACC Lab School student Israel Bazaldua hits tees into a pumpkin during the school’s annual pumpkin patch party on October 24. ACC Lab School student Audrey Pfister finds the perfect pumpkin during the annual pumpkin patch party on October 24.
PORT FREEPORT RECEIVES 35th CONSECUTIVE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN FINANCIAL REPORTING
PORT FREEPORT RECEIVES 35th CONSECUTIVE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN FINANCIAL REPORTING FREEPORT, TX (October 28, 2024) – For the 35th consecutive year, Port Freeport has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). “This prestigious recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to transparency and financial integrity,”
Deadline Approaching in Texas for SBA Working Capital Loans Due to Drought
Deadline Approaching in Texas for SBA Working Capital Loans Due to Drought “As communities across the Southeast continue to recover and rebuild after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the SBA remains focused on its mission to provide support to small businesses to help stabilize local economies, even in the face of diminished disaster funding,” said Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman. “If your business has sustained physical damage, or you’ve lost inventory, equipment or revenues, the SBA will help you
ACC to Host Senior Parents Night
ACC to Host Senior Parents Night To help parents of high school seniors prepare for their student’s transition to college, Alvin Community College will host Senior Parent’s Night on Tuesday, November 5, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the ACC Welcome Center. Parents will have the opportunity to learn about the college admissions process, financial aid, academic advising, disability services, student life and more. ACC Admissions Counselors and Financial Aid Advisors will assist families in completing the Apply
SBA Shatters $500 Million Mark in Texas Disaster Relief Loans
SBA Shatters $500 Million Mark in Texas Disaster Relief Loans SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, announced today that SBA has approved more than $500 million in federal disaster loans for Texas businesses and residents impacted by recent disaster declarations. According to Sánchez, SBA has approved $140,398,750 for businesses and $364,812,900 for residents to help rebuild and recover
La SBA Supera los $500 Millones en Préstamos de Asistencia para Desastre en Texas
La SBA Supera los $500 Millones en Préstamos de Asistencia para Desastre en Texas SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Francisco Sánchez Jr., administrador asociado de la Oficina de Recuperación y Resiliencia ante Desastres (ODR&R, por sus siglas en inglés) de la Agencia Federal de Pequeños Negocios (SBA, por sus siglas en inglés), anunció hoy que la SBA ha aprobado más de $500 millones de dólares en préstamos federales para desastre para los negocios y residentes en Texas que se vieron afectados por las recientes
SBA to Close Business Recovery Center in Richmond
SBA to Close Business Recovery Center in Richmond SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, announced today that SBA will close its Richmond Business Recovery Center at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11. “SBA opened the center to provide personalized assistance to businesses that were affected by the Hurricane Beryl that occurred July 5-9,” said Sánchez. Until the center closes, SBA customer
La SBA Cerrará Centro de Recuperación para Negocios en Richmond
La SBA Cerrará Centro de Recuperación para Negocios en Richmond SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Francisco Sánchez Jr., administrador asociado de la Oficina de Recuperación y Resiliencia ante Desastres (ODR&R, por sus siglas en inglés) de la Agencia Federal de Pequeños Negocios (SBA, por sus siglas en inglés), anunció hoy que la SBA cerrará centro de recuperación para negocios (BRC, por sus siglas en inglés) en Richmond a las 4:30 p.m. el viernes, 11 de octubre de 2024. “La SBA abrió este centro para brindar asistencia
ACC Creates Center for Public Service Programs
ACC Creates Center for Public Service Programs To centralize the public service programs at Alvin Community College, regents recently created the Center for Excellence for Legal Studies and Public Service. Several ACC programs will be shifted to the center including Criminal Justice, Paralegal, Correctional Officer training, Emergency Management Service and Mental Health and Substance Abuse. The center is a realignment of programs at ACC. “This will build upon the excellent reputation of our existing
ACC Regents Approve 2024-25 Tax Rate
ACC Regents Approve 2024-25 Tax Rate The Alvin Community College Board of Regents approved the 2024-25 fiscal year tax rate during their meeting on September 26. The regents approved a 15.6 cent tax rate per $100 of property value, which is a half-cent more than the previous year’s rate. The tax rate will include 14.9 cents for the Maintenance and Operations budget with .7 cents for Interest and Sinking. The rate was approved 7-2 with regent chair ‘Bel Sanchez, vice chair Jody Droege, secretary Dr.
ACC Opens Student Resource Center
ACC Opens Student Resource Center It can be something basic like a flat tire, an unexpected medical issue or a sudden bill. Whatever it is, sometimes an everyday obstacle can stop a college student from attending class and earning their education. “Those challenges can range from food insecurity, housing insecurity or it might be something as simple as needing a notebook and pen,” said Roxie Patton, who is the social services specialist at Alvin Community College. “There are many non-academic barriers
ACC Law Enforcement Academy Graduation
ACC Law Enforcement Academy Graduation The Alvin Community College Law Enforcement Academy graduated its 123rd class during a ceremony on December 9. Sixteen cadets received their certification during the ceremony. Graduates received their badges through a variety of agencies including the Alvin Police, Brazoria County Sheriff, Fort Bend County Sheriff, Harris County Fire Marshal, Iowa Colony Police, Port of Galveston Police and Texas City Police. Cadet James Horton was named the top academic achiever
