{"id":28,"date":"2024-06-16T21:51:29","date_gmt":"2024-06-16T21:51:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/?page_id=28"},"modified":"2026-03-01T23:04:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T23:04:18","slug":"current-initiatives","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/osi\/current-initiatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Current Initiatives"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Learn more about some of OSI&#8217;s active initiatives, currently in the Planning and Integration stages. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/06\/Chip-2.png\" alt=\"stylized semiconductor chip\" class=\"wp-image-23 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/06\/Chip-2.png 540w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/06\/Chip-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/06\/Chip-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/06\/Chip-2-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Semiconductor Manufacturing Expansion<\/h3>\n<p>As the semiconductor industry experiences unprecedented growth spurred by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nist.gov\/chips\">federal CHIPS Act<\/a> and other public and private investment, OSI partners extensively with the <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/semiconductor-manufacturing\/\">Advanced Manufacturing department<\/a> to maintain deep industry engagement and enable rapid expansion of credit, non-credit, and customized corporate training programs to ensure the strength of the region&#8217;s talent pipeline. <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1mVNrM0o2SqT8HpGgX-IGKILrsFhQZHBt5BaFhqjwXxE\/edit?usp=sharing\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"266\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/06\/Hard-Hat.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/06\/Hard-Hat.jpg 266w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/06\/Hard-Hat-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/06\/Hard-Hat-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Infrastructure Academy<\/h3>\n<p>The Infrastructure Academy was approved by Austin City Council in March 2024 to support the rapid growth of regional mobility and infrastructure projects such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectconnect.com\/\">Project Connect<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/AUSJourney\">Austin Airport Expansion<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/I-35Mobility\">I-35 Capital Express Projects<\/a>. In collaboration with the <a href=\"https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/\">Design, Manufacturing, Construction, and Applied Technologies Area of Study<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/continue.austincc.edu\/areas-of-study\/dmc-and-applied-technologies\">Continuing Education<\/a>, OSI establishes ACC&#8217;s central role in the Infrastructure Academy. <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1Xa_jVRXOA_cwsh4GLBFpmbV8ALzKW_Q6-QlLdrqosPI\/edit?usp=sharing\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/03\/Network.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-272 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/03\/Network.png 575w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/03\/Network-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/03\/Network-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/03\/Network-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Goldi AI Pilot<\/h3>\n<p>The Goldi AI Pilot is an innovative initiative that provides students with a safe, AI-powered environment to practice professional networking and bridge the &#8220;social capital gap.&#8221; By embedding these tools into the ACC experience, we are empowering students to build the authentic professional relationships and confidence necessary to secure high-wage careers and increase economic mobility. <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1OaUm-LE_3_LoijcP-qd2fTZKXy-XmfWSOQ4mHSotEcY\/edit?usp=sharing\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/08\/Laptop-Notebook-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Laptop and mouse on a wooden desk, with an open notebook on top of the keyboard\" class=\"wp-image-114 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/08\/Laptop-Notebook-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/08\/Laptop-Notebook-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/08\/Laptop-Notebook-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/08\/Laptop-Notebook-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/08\/Laptop-Notebook-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/08\/Laptop-Notebook-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/08\/Laptop-Notebook-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Workforce Learning Experience Design<\/h3>\n<p>ACC\u2019s workforce programs are tasked with delivering high-quality, industry-aligned training to help learners across Central Texas develop skills in a variety of fields, such as advanced manufacturing, infrastructure, and health care. The new Workforce Learning Experience design team will enable these programs to implement a responsive, demand-driven approach to course and program development. <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1Pz0xDYurkelbL3A1R38aVZFYo9IipNkrA0OjtnyAuRI\/edit?usp=sharing\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/08\/Plant-in-Coins-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A small green plant grows in a clear pot filled with coins\" class=\"wp-image-111 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/08\/Plant-in-Coins-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/08\/Plant-in-Coins-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/08\/Plant-in-Coins-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/08\/Plant-in-Coins-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/08\/Plant-in-Coins-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/08\/Plant-in-Coins-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/08\/Plant-in-Coins-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tuition Sponsorship<\/h3>\n<p>As part of ACC&#8217;s commitment to help students pay for college, OSI is creating new opportunities for students to take advantage of employer-provided tuition benefits to cover the cost of attendance. <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/198udGGsxBtecHRrqI-mWFSG8EM_bVFmqPQH9LRm0siM\/edit?usp=sharing\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn more about some of OSI&#8217;s active initiatives, currently in the Planning and Integration stages. Semiconductor Manufacturing Expansion As the semiconductor industry experiences unprecedented growth spurred by the federal CHIPS Act and other public and &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/osi\/current-initiatives\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":0,"parent":2,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-28","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/28","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/39"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/28\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":274,"href":"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/28\/revisions\/274"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}