Internationally Trained Professionals

Your Experience Matters. Your Career Continues Here.

Build on your international education and experience to pursue new career opportunities in the United States.

Austin Community College’s free Internationally Trained Professionals (ITP) program helps adults who earned a college or university degree outside the U.S. navigate the American job market and take the next step in their professional journey.

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What You’ll Gain

Job Search Skills

Learn how to find jobs that use your knowledge and experience.

Resume & Interview Preparation

Write a U.S. resume, cover letter, and prepare for job interviews.

Professional English

Improve your English communication for the workplace.

Personalized Support

Receive personalized guidance from an Adult Education coordinator and learn whether you qualify for university transcript translation assistance.

Who Can Enroll?

Find out if the ITP program is right for you.

Eligibility Requirements:

Have a degree from outside of the United States,
Be looking for employment OR seeking career advancement, and
Live within the ACC Service Area

Who Is Not Eligible?

F1 or F2 (International Student) visa holders,
J1 or J2 (Exchange Visitor) visa holders, or
B1 or B2 (business/tourism) visa holders

A REAL ID is preferred. Learn more about acceptable identification documents for completing your application.

Questions about eligibility? Contact [email protected] for more information.

ITP Class Schedule

Explore our ITP classes and choose the option that fits your English level and schedule.

Class schedule is subject to change

Career Pathways Success

Hear from former ITP students about their journeys, achievements, and career opportunities.

“Thanks to the ITP program, I had the chance to know I am not alone. The program gave me tools, encouragement, and support to continue moving forward.”

Yajong L

Dental Assistant

“I finished the Internationally Trained Professionals program, receiving invaluable help from my teachers and personal support on refining my resume. With encouragement, I pursued further education, and now I thrive in my current role.”

Liudmyla L

Accountant

“I want to express my gratitude to CPW from ACC. Their assistance in resume preparation and interviews according to U.S. requirements is a significant contribution to my career development and a smoother, faster transition. With great enthusiasm, I recommend to my friends and acquaintances to also turn to CPW for assistance and consultations.”

Alina H

Program Manager

“This experience showed me the transformative power of education. Even in the face of deep sorrow, learning can turn tears into opportunities. Thank you, ACC, for being a beacon of hope.”

Angel M

Auditor