{"id":37,"date":"2023-06-13T11:17:33","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T16:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/military-families-center\/?page_id=37"},"modified":"2026-04-01T10:53:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T15:53:18","slug":"military-families-center","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/military-families-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Military Families Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcome to Central Texas!<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As the military community in Central Texas grows, Austin Community College is committed to meeting the needs of our service members and their families. The <strong>Military Families Center<\/strong> at ACC Highland is here to help spouses and their children adjust to life in Central Texas and connect with other military families.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"cta\" style=\"float:;\"><div class=\"title_wrapper\"><div class=\"callout_icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-info\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"callout_title\"><h3>Are you a veteran?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>ACC\u2019s Military Network<\/strong> includes the <a href=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/veterans-services\/veterans-resource-center\/\">Veterans Resource Center.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How the Military Family Center Can Help You<\/h2>\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"178\" src=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/military-families-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/11\/desktop-solid.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-139\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:150px;height:120px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/military-families-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/11\/desktop-solid.png 200w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/military-families-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/11\/desktop-solid-150x134.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Connect<\/strong><br \/>Find a broad network of support for your family, all in one place &amp; accessible online.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"161\" src=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/military-families-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/11\/comments-solid.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-137\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:150px;height:120px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/military-families-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/11\/comments-solid.png 200w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/military-families-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/11\/comments-solid-150x121.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Learn<\/strong><br \/>Gain career skills and credentials through ACC programs specifically designed for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"227\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/military-families-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/02\/Screen-Shot-2024-02-14-at-10.07.39-AM.png\" alt=\"Icon showing users in a class\n\" class=\"wp-image-189\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:150px;height:120px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/military-families-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/02\/Screen-Shot-2024-02-14-at-10.07.39-AM.png 227w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/military-families-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/02\/Screen-Shot-2024-02-14-at-10.07.39-AM-150x127.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 227px) 100vw, 227px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Skill-Up<\/strong><br \/>Enroll in ACC workshops and specialty courses that provide resources &amp; training to help you get ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"214\" height=\"153\" src=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/military-families-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/02\/Screen-Shot-2024-02-14-at-10.11.54-AM.png\" alt=\"Icon showing a user group\" class=\"wp-image-191\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:150px;height:120px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/military-families-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/02\/Screen-Shot-2024-02-14-at-10.11.54-AM.png 214w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/military-families-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/02\/Screen-Shot-2024-02-14-at-10.11.54-AM-150x107.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Build<\/strong><br \/>Engage with a community designed for local military families and community organizations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"641\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/military-families-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/11\/people-roof-duotone.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-136\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:150px;height:120px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/military-families-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/11\/people-roof-duotone.png 641w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/military-families-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/11\/people-roof-duotone-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/military-families-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/11\/people-roof-duotone-150x120.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Provide<\/strong><br \/>Discover <a href=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/military-families-center\/upcoming-events\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"42\">4,000 square feet of reservable space<\/a> for service members and families to network, learn, co-work, and find support!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/military-families-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/11\/family-duotone.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-138\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:150px;height:120px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/military-families-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/11\/family-duotone.png 480w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/military-families-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/11\/family-duotone-281x300.png 281w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/military-families-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/11\/family-duotone-141x150.png 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Serv<\/strong>e<br \/>Explore a home that meets the needs of the growing number of military families finding their home in Central Texas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Workshops &amp; Training Programs<\/h2>\n<p>The Military Families Center offers unique workshops and training programs that can provide you with critical career and life skills. Search the opportunities below and enroll in a session.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-equal\">\n<div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/military-families-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/military-families-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/image.png 612w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/military-families-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/image-298x300.png 298w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/military-families-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/image-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>ACC\u2019s Digital Fluency Microcredentials offer short, flexible learning opportunities designed to help students build in-demand digital and professional skills. These self-paced programs can be completed in about five weeks and provide hands-on experience in areas like project management, data skills, and technology tools. These microcredentials are available to military students and spouses, offering a valuable way to gain skills, earn shareable digital badges, and strengthen r\u00e9sum\u00e9s for career advancement.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSe0GoIBg_rMi63XMj1plIEUpAo1iPqGrLXVH960n6DJMaIfDg\/viewform\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSe0GoIBg_rMi63XMj1plIEUpAo1iPqGrLXVH960n6DJMaIfDg\/viewform\">Click here to learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get to Know Your New Home Base<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1jbJuH98pL15FoNXishl5WUDWt6jXn-6G\/view?usp=share_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/military-families-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/233\/2023\/04\/millie-guide-website.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-784 size-full\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Are you new to Austin and Central Texas? Our partner Millie has put together a downloadable guide to navigating local neighborhoods &amp; essential locations. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1jbJuH98pL15FoNXishl5WUDWt6jXn-6G\/view?usp=share_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Moving Toolkit<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Central Texas! As the military community in Central Texas grows, Austin Community College is committed to meeting the needs of our service members and their families. 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