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San Jacinto College has been serving the cit-
izens of East Harris County for more than 50 years. The
North Campus, one of the College’s three current cam-
puses (a fourth maritime campus is scheduled to open in
January), is a pillar for higher education and workforce
training in the region. The College is regionally accredit-
ed by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges, and offers 186 degrees and
certificates, with 46 technical programs and a university
transfer division. In addition, San Jacinto College offers SUCCESS STARTS
a robust dual credit and early college high school pro- with the
gram, allowing high school students the opportunity to
earn college credit while in high school, and even earn an RIGHT PARTNER
associate degree and high school diploma simultaneous-
ly through the Modified Early College Academy.
San Jacinto College understands that not every- Contact San Jacinto College
one is a traditional student. Goals and scheduling de- today about your training needs
mands are unique to each individual. That’s why the Col- for incumbent and new workers.
lege has developed a system that puts everyone on his or We offer flexible training in
her own path to success. Whether it is a skills credential a wide variety of skills.
to move up in a career, a technical certification, an asso-
ciate degree, or a transfer pathway to a four-year college
or university, San Jacinto College has the right program. sanjac.edu | 281-998-6150
San Jacinto College is a college of opportunities An Equal Opportunity Institution
and achievement. The College creates goals and pathways for those who are searching for the right career or trans-
fer, provides the financial and learning assistance needed for those who know their goals but need help achieving
them, offers courses to upgrade skills and abilities for those who want a career change or a promotion, provides a
rich, interactive learning environment that places the student at the center of learning and accomplishment. Stu-
dents at San Jacinto College learn from master instructors and professors, and engage with a rich academic cur-
riculum that prepares them for the next step in their lives, whether personal or professional. San Jacinto College
ranks 17th out of more than 1,100 community colleges in the nation in awarding the associate degree. No matter
what a student seeks, San Jacinto College is here to help create that path.

Houston Community College - Northeast, established in 1990, is one of six colleges in the

Houston Community College System. Located in Houston’s industrial nucleus, HCC Northeast focuses on prepar-
ing students for high-demand technical and vocational occupations. Career programs and services are offered at
instructional centers across northeast Houston that include Northline Campus, Acres Homes Campus, North For-
est Campus, Pinemont Center, Automotive Technology Training Center, and the Northeast Campus. The North-
east Campus at 555 Community College Drive in east Houston is comprised of five high-tech educational facilities
that allow students to obtain hands-on career training with state-of-the-art equipment and instruments. Campus
facilities include the Codwell Hall, Learning Hub, Roland Smith Truck Driving Academy, Public Safety Center
of Excellence and Global Energy Center of Excellence. Surrounded by manufacturing, chemical, petroleum, en-
gineering, and energy businesses, the HCC Global Energy Center of Excellence is a direct conduit for industries
looking to supplement its workforce with trained workers with hands-on experience in the energy industry. HCC
Northeast also provides dual credit and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education oppor-
tunities for high school students through a partnership with Houston ISD. Additionally, HCC Northeast is one
of the largest vocational contributors to the city’s emergency response industry through its exemplary programs
offered at the Public Safety Center of Excellence. HCC Northeast trains first responders in Fire Protection Tech-

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