{"id":13416,"date":"2026-07-08T21:35:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T21:35:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tledupdates\/?p=13416"},"modified":"2026-07-08T21:35:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T21:35:33","slug":"faces-of-our-mission-july-celebrating-accs-continuing-education-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tledupdates\/2026\/07\/08\/faces-of-our-mission-july-celebrating-accs-continuing-education-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Faces of Our Mission &#8211; July: Celebrating ACC\u2019s Continuing Education Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13417 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tledupdates\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/07\/July-1.png?resize=975%2C325&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"975\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tledupdates\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/07\/July-1.png?w=975&amp;ssl=1 975w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tledupdates\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/07\/July-1.png?resize=300%2C100&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tledupdates\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/07\/July-1.png?resize=768%2C256&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/tled.austincc.edu\/about-tled\/current-projects-and-initiatives\/tled-calendar\/\"><em>Faces of Our Mission<\/em><\/a> series showcases Austin Community College (ACC) students and the programs and resources that support their success. Each month, the series explores a different student population, recognizing the experiences, perspectives, and achievements that strengthen ACC\u2019s learning community. This month, we\u2019re featuring Continuing Education students and their commitment to lifelong learning, career advancement, and personal enrichment. Discover how ACC supports these learners through flexible programs that help them build new skills, explore personal interests, and pursue evolving career goals.<\/p>\n<p>Explore more stories in the Faces of Our Mission blog series <a href=\"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tledupdates\/category\/print-wall-calendars\/faces-of-our-mission\/\">here<\/a>, and stay tuned for the final installment in August as we continue celebrating the student communities and resources that help ACC thrive.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u00a0July 2026 \u2013 Continuing Education Students<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Continuing Education students come to ACC with a wide range of experiences, goals, and motivations. Whether they are building new skills, earning industry credentials, advancing their careers, or pursuing personal enrichment, they demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning. Beginning this fall, Continuing Education will become the School of Community Education as part of ACC\u2019s new <a href=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/vice-chancellor-of-instruction\/transition-to-a-school-of-structure\/\">\u201cSchool of\u201d<\/a> structure, creating a more consistent way to organize and communicate the College\u2019s academic offerings. This month, we celebrate these learners and recognize the faculty and staff who support their success.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13418 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tledupdates\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/07\/July-2.png?resize=1024%2C791&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tledupdates\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/07\/July-2.png?resize=1024%2C791&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tledupdates\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/07\/July-2.png?resize=300%2C232&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tledupdates\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/07\/July-2.png?resize=768%2C593&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tledupdates\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/07\/July-2.png?resize=1536%2C1187&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tledupdates\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/07\/July-2.png?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Continuing Education students thrive when learning is practical, relevant, and immediately applicable to their personal and professional goals. Their strengths include self-direction, intrinsic motivation, and the ability to connect new knowledge with real-world experiences. Supportive and collaborative learning environments help these students actively engage, apply what they learn, and build confidence as they pursue new opportunities.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f5f5f5;padding: 20px;border-left: 5px solid #ccc;color: #000;font-weight: 500;font-size: 1rem;line-height: 1.6;border-radius: 6px;margin: 1em 0\">In the 2024 academic year, ACC served 13,128 Continuing Education students.<\/div>\n<p>Through flexible programs, workforce training, industry partnerships, and student support services, ACC helps Continuing Education students gain valuable skills, adapt to evolving industry needs, and achieve their educational and career goals.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Spotlight on Student Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/continue.austincc.edu\/register\/?link=email\">Continuing Education course registration:<\/a> ACC\u2019s Continuing Education course registration system provides students with a streamlined way to search for, enroll in, and manage Continuing Education classes. Students can register for courses, review section details, add or drop classes, and view their schedules on a single, convenient platform. The system also guides new students through account creation, ACCeID activation, and application steps, helping ensure a smooth start to their learning experience. For a step-by-step walkthrough, students can <a href=\"https:\/\/austincc.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=6deb71fe-6932-40e2-99fa-b2fa0135f9a8\">watch this tutorial video<\/a>. With integrated payment options and clear prompts throughout the process, the course registration website helps students navigate enrollment more easily and with greater confidence while focusing on their educational, professional, and personal goals.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Celebrating Every Story<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Through initiatives like the Faces of Our Mission calendar, we highlight the importance of understanding student experiences\u2014backed by research and data\u2014for everyone who shapes learning at ACC. By celebrating cultural heritage, supporting diverse identities, and sharing practical resources, we create an inclusive educational landscape where every student can achieve their goals.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><em><strong>Supporting all students, all year long.<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Faces of Our Mission series showcases Austin Community College (ACC) students and the programs and resources that support their success. Each month, the series explores a different student population, recognizing the experiences, perspectives, and achievements that strengthen ACC\u2019s learning community. 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