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Message from Trustee Monica Flores Richart

Oct 2, 2024

Dear Neighbors,

Welcome to a new academic year at Houston Community College (HCC). As your District I Trustee, I am committed to making sure HCC is prepared to embrace the rapidly changing landscape of higher education and will continue to provide the best in education and workforce training. As the Fall 2024 semester begins, I encourage you to look towards HCC to enhance and complete your credentials. The energy is vibrant on our campuses and, no matter where you are in Houston or even around the world with our Online College, HCC offers a great setting to continue your academic or professional journey.

Doing Business with HCC

The HCC Small Business Development Program provides business opportunities for local small businesses to participate in contracting and procurement at HCC. The program is currently offering free seminars to allow potential participants to learn about the program and help entrepreneurs register to receive bid notifications and procurement opportunities. Upcoming seminar dates and locations are listed below. Learn more about the events at https://www.hccs.edu/about-hcc/procurement/small-business-procurement/small-business-development-program.

Date	Time	Location
Aug. 22, 2024	noon to 2 p.m.	West Loop Campus, Room: WLOP C108
Aug. 29, 2024	noon to 2 p.m.	Alief Hayes Campus, Auditorium C100
Sept. 12, 2024	9 to 10:30 a.m.	Missouri City Campus, MOCC Room: 226
Sept. 19, 2024	9 to 10:30 a.m.	District, D01 Seminar A
Oct. 3, 2024	noon to 2 p.m.	Coleman College Auditorium

Automotive Technology in North Houston

The Automotive Technology Training Center located at 4638 Airline Drive off Highway 45, is the place to be if you have a passion for becoming a trained, high-tech automotive technician, auto body/collision repair expert or a diesel equipment specialist. HCC has educational partnerships with some of the leading car brands to make sure students learn the most up-to-date curriculum. Companies such as Audi, Subaru, Toyota and Ford have automotive and technician education programs that allow HCC students to learn with specific vehicles, which makes grads more marketable in the workforce. To learn more

about the program please visit: https://www.hccs.edu/programs/areas-of-study/public-safety-transportation--consumer-services/automotive-technology/

Texas Success Initiative Assessment Prep Boot Camp

If you are looking to improve your score on the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSI), I encourage you to connect with HCC and take advantage of our TSI Prep Boot Camps. These intensive courses in English and Math will help you understand the various exam objectives and how to successfully answer questions. Classes will be held at various times throughout the fall semester, please connect with your local HCC College to find more information on the session in your area or you can begin your search at: https://www.hccs.edu/programs/adult-education/tsi-prep-boot-camp/.

I, along with my colleagues on the Board of Trustees, hope that you will take the next steps to connect with HCC. You can enroll at any time. Please visit our website at hccs.edu or call 713.718.2000 to get started.

We are dedicated to the success of all students at HCC, and our faculty and staff are here to help you along the way. We look forward to seeing you on campus!