Dr. Laura Marmolejo, Dean of Advanced Manufacturing at Austin Community College District (ACC), has been honored with the Ally in Workforce Award at the 2025 Austin Regional Manufacturers Association (ARMA) ARMIES Awards. This recognition highlights her leadership in shaping the future of manufacturing education and workforce training in Central Texas.
Dr. Marmolejo has led efforts to secure over $13 million in funding to expand hands-on training programs, state-of-the-art facilities, and direct career pathways with top employers. Thanks to her work, ACC students have access to:
- Cutting-edge training in semiconductor manufacturing, one of the fastest-growing industries in Texas.
- Scholarships and financial support from partners like Samsung and NXP Semiconductors.
- Direct industry connections with companies like Samsung, Applied Materials, and NXP.
ACC’s Advanced Manufacturing Program provides a flexible, stackable pathway for students to skill up or gain new expertise to advance in their careers. Students receive hands-on training in cutting-edge facilities from a six-week certificate to an associate degree or pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Technology in Manufacturing Engineering Technology.
To learn more about ACC’s manufacturing programs, visit austincc.edu/manufacturing.