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Adult learners who had to put their educational goal on hold because of COVID-19, a family issue, or for other reasons, can now take that last step and complete their certificate or degree with tuition, books and class materials covered at San Jacinto College with the Last Step Scholarship. Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, they can move into a good-paying position and the career of their dreams.

Texas Southmost College is leading a coastal community college workforce training consortium designed to increase the number of students earning college credentials leading to high demand jobs at Texas’ seaports and the aerospace industry. SJC Chancellor Brenda Hellyer, Ph.D. said receiving this funding allows the consortium to grow its training in these high demand areas. said these funds will allow HCC to expand its training capacity and further supply the coastal region with the skilled workers it needs. “HCC is proud to be included in the coastal community college consortium on the TRUE grant,” said Maldonado. “We look forward to building upon this momentum, working with HCC, SJC and other institutions, to meet the workforce needs of our region and state.”

Texas public universities forbidden from mandating vaccines are trying to entice students and faculty to get the shot. Those moves come as more people ages 18 to 29 years old in Texas are being hospitalized with the virus.

San Jacinto College received an anonymous donation that will pay for tuition for up to three years for every student graduating in 2021 from the schools in its taxing district.

In managing through the pandemic, students, faculty, and administrators have all adapted to the new normal of virtual learning. On the university and college level, some programs might have offered a hybrid model of instruction, but now everyone is online. “There was a lot of professional development and resources on the faculty side,” Williamson said. The learning process has evolved for the 2020-2021 school year at San Jacinto College. With hybrid classes, virtual library services, accessibility to computer labs, and virtual tutoring, students will be ready with the college’s full support, Williamson said.

At any given time, health care is undoubtedly a top area when it comes to employment within the greater Houston area. And while the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a wrench into the economy, health care is an area that is showing a great need for workers amid this unique situation. With grant funding from the City of Houston and the Lone Star College Metallica Scholars Grant, people are training to become community health workers, and, specifically, contact tracers. As a community health worker, the contact tracer also has an opportunity to be a community health advocate by providing COVID-19 related community education and information, while offering social support through health and social agencies.”Lone Star College’s first community health program launched in August through its continuing education department. Professional health care optionsSan Jacinto College is another area school offering an abundance of professional health care options, including 18 programs across the colleges.

For those looking to gain an edge for a nursing career, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is the first step. The report by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, The Impact of Education on Nursing Practice, stated the education impacts the knowledge and competencies of the nurse clinician. Kathryn Tart, EdD, MSN, RN, founding dean and professor, and Humana endowed dean’s chair in nursing at the University of Houston, said there are multiple paths to get a BSN, such as the RN to BSN, second degree BSN, and traditional BSN. Applicants for the nursing program will have their overall GPA, science GPAs, and testing exams reviewed in addition to an interview process. Concepts covered include community health nursing, nursing research, public and global health policy, informatics, and leadership.

The U.S. Department of Education awarded San Jacinto College a $3 million grant that will allow the college to create a new advising system that aims to improve outcomes for Hispanics and other underrepresented populations, according to an Oct. 14 press release. Joanna Zimmermann, associate vice chancellor of student services, is leading a five-year project to create the colleges Integrated Planning and Advising System. IPAS will enhance student advisory services by including bilingual options to streamline communication and access to information across San Jacinto campuses, the release reads. Over the last several years, San Jacinto College has been focused on helping students achieve their educational goals by removing barriers to their success both inside and outside the classroom, Zimmermann said in the release. We are very excited about the tremendous impact that these funds will have on our college and on our students.

San Jacinto College student honored at Washington Nationals game after surprising deathDeer Park native Katelyn Davis, 18, died Saturday in her sleep. She had spent this summer as an intern in the Washington Times' sports department. Photo: Washington Times Via Facebook Photo: Washington Times Via Facebook Image 1 of / 4 Caption Close San Jacinto College student honored at Washington Nationals game after surprising death 1 / 4 Back to GalleryA San Jacinto College student was recently honored at a Washington Nationals game after the 18-year-old unexpectedly died. Katelyn Davis was working in Washington D.C. for the Washington Times on a summer internship. Before the Nationals game on Monday evening, the franchise showed their support for Davis by setting pink flowers in the stadium's press box.

San Jacinto College will fill that gap with a training center at the Houston Spaceport, part of the Ellington Airport, that will officially open in the fall. The other goal is making the Houston Spaceport ready for aerospace companies that might be interested in locating to Houston. San Jacinto College has since established a curriculum it will begin teaching this fall. Starting this fall, San Jacinto College will offer five classes teaching about aerospace structures, manufacturing, how to assemble composite materials and more. We want them here, and we want them to be fueled by the students that are coming out of the San Jacinto College and the Edge Center, Martin said.

A groundbreaking ceremony is set for July 19 as construction work gets underway to turn the former Sears building at 4201 Main St. into The Ion, a 270,000 square-foot facility envisioned as a anchor for the citys innovation district in a $110 million renovation effort, per state filings. The Rice Management Company, which manages the Rice University endowment, owns the property and is behind the project. Institutions including Rice, the University of Houston, UH-Downtown, the University of St. Thomas, Houston Community College, Texas Southern University, Houston Baptist University, San Jacinto College and the South Texas College of Law are expected to offer programming in the space, according to a news release. www.ionhouston.com

The construction of the Houston Spaceport is now officially underway. The vision for the spaceport is for commercial space companies to have aircraft take off from Ellington Airport and fly into space over the Gulf of Mexico. Were truly excited about this important next step in the evolving vision of the Houston Spaceport, Mario Diaz, director of the Houston Airport System, said at the groundbreaking ceremony on the southwest corner of Ellington Friday. And to help write the next chapter in the Houston Spaceport city legacy.The infrastructure will be the foundation to attract companies to move here, Arturo Machuca, general manager for the Houston Spaceport and Ellington Airport, said. Last month, the Houston City Council approved the colleges annexation of 154 acres of the Houston Spaceport, so it can collect property taxes from it.