The City of San Marcos will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony March 25 at 2 p.m. to open an expanded workforce training facility at the City Hall complex.

The overview

The new space will support workforce training courses through a partnership with Austin Community College, or ACC, and Community Action Inc. of Central Texas, according to a March 21 news release.

Starting in April 2025, ACC will offer Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, or HVAC, courses as part of its Skilled Trades Programming. Future courses will include automotive maintenance, plumbing, and welding. Community Action Inc. plans to cover course fees for eligible students using Adult Education funding from the Texas Workforce Commission.

ACC first introduced HVAC courses at the San Marcos Public Library in early 2023. In December 2023, the San Marcos City Council approved a three-year lease with ACC to establish this dedicated workforce training space.


Notable quotes

City Manager Stephanie Reyes emphasized the program’s role in addressing local workforce needs.

“This expanded workforce training space allows us to provide access to targeted, in-demand skills that empower residents to secure meaningful employment and directly address the workforce needs of our local businesses,” Reyes said in the news release.

Administrative Services Director Hayden Migl highlighted the demand for these programs.


“We are thrilled to expand our workforce training capacity,” Migl said in the news release. “The success of the HVAC class at the Library over the past two years shows the value of these programs. This new space will help us meet growing demand and offer more opportunities for skills development.”