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Skillpoint Alliance's Gateway

Gateway programs provide valuable training and job skills to those in need, quickly preparing them for entry-level employment. Gateway is a proven, life-changing, transformational program that not only results in employment - it also gives people hope and confidence for a better future by setting them on a path toward stability, financial independence, and further education and training.

Why Choose Gateway Training?

  • Gateway training is focused on high-demand career areas.
  • Curricula is directly linked to industry standards and results in industry-recognized credentials.
  • A portion of training is delivered through ACC, enabling participants to see themselves as successful students.
  • Work readiness training imparts the values, skills, and habits employers and life demand.
  • Strong partnerships with local businesses facilitate the employment of Gateway graduates.

Programs Offered

ACC Continuing Education offers classes and programs in industries that need employees. Gateway students can choose from the following ACC Continuing Education classes: Construction Tech, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC and Healthcare. Please click on an icon below for additional information.

Construction

Gateway Construction is a full-day, four-week training program that gives graduates credentials for immediate employment in entry-level construction jobs. Students also participate in the completion of hands-on construction projects. Each group complete smaller projects like picnic tables and benches for local businesses and one larger project to serve Gateway: The Playhouse Project.

Electrical

Gateway Electrical was launched in January 2010 in response to a rising demand for more rapid employment training programs within the construction industry. A component of Gateway Construction Tech, Gateway Electrical provides training for students interested in beginning or enhancing a career as an Apprentice Electrician, Electrician's Helper or entry level Electrical work.

Healthcare

Formerly Gateway Allied Health, Gateway HealthCare trains students for entry-level work as Certified Nurse Aides and Certified Medication Aides. Both programs are currently offered exclusively at the ACC Round Rock Campus. Both programs train students for positions in Long-Term Care, Rehabilitation and Home Health Care.

Plumbing

Gateway Construction Tech, Gateway Plumbing provides training for students interested in beginning or enhancing a career as a Plumber's Helper, general Plumbing work or in entry-level employment with a Plumbing Contractor or General Contractor. Gateway Plumbing also prepares its Graduates for their Apprentice Plumber License, once employed.

How Do I Get Started?

To start the enrollment process, interested students must complete a Gateway Skillpoint Alliance application. Applications are available in person at one of the local Workforce Solutions Centers or the Skillpoint Alliance offices at 201 East 2nd Street, Suite B (corner of East 2nd Street and San Jacinto), Austin, TX 78701. Please call (512) 323-6773 ext. 123 or email gateway@skillpointalliance.org to set up an appointment.

Download the Gateway Training Brochure (1MB PDF)
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