From the desk of Yolanda Navarro Flores

Dear neighbors, As we wind down the Spring 2013 semester, Houston Community College is closing out another exciting year. This year HCC has reached out to the community and local industries to ask for their input as the college plans for the future. HCC has sought valuable community input to better align the HCC educational [...]

District 1 Highlights: Breaking barriers: HCC Northeast’s all-female fire academy

Women are becoming more visible in the field of Fire Science and Safety Technology, drawn by good pay and ample challenges. With more than 300,000 full-time, career firefighters serving in the U.S. and only 6,000 of those being women, female firefighters are in demand across the nation. Increasing fire department policies demanding equal occupational treatment [...]

District 1 Highlights: HCC Northeast EMS students aid Houston Marathon runners at the finish line

Students in the Houston Community College Northeast Emergency Medical Services program put their classroom training to work by participating as medical volunteers in the 2013 Chevron Houston Marathon. The group worked alongside other EMS professionals to aid runners needing medical assistance at the finish line. Services rendered by students helped to fulfill the 16 hour [...]

District 1 Highlights: HCC Northeast Art Hub Gallery exhibit captures the history of Louisiana

Houston Community College Northeast presented an art exhibition entitled “Louisiana Remembered: Visual Stories linking Past to Present” that ran at the end of February at the HCC Northeast Art Hub Gallery, 555 Community College Drive. The opening reception and Black History Month lecture held Wednesday, February 20, 2013 took students, faculty, and community members on [...]

Community Connections: HCC Northeast Survey

As Northeast College finalizes the plans for construction of facilities in the Northeast service area, they are asking the community for their input on programs, services, and amenities. Through a survey, the college would like for community to voice their ideas and suggestions. Surveys are available at the receptionist desk at any HCC Northeast campus [...]

Community Connections: HCC Northeast shows support at Sabor del Northside Festival

Houston Community College Northeast is engaged in the community to provide relevant educational opportunities. The college’s service area represents more than 400,000 residents, covers a diverse section of Houston and is filled with multicultural community activities. On Saturday, April 13, HCC Northeast representatives engaged the Northside community at the second annual Sabor del Northside Festival. [...]

Community Connections: HFD and Port of Houston Homeland Security drills

As the demand for first responders in various emergency situations continue to increase, the need for highly trained and skilled personnel is imperative. Houston Community College has played an instrumental role in training 70% of Houston’s emergency responders through its Public Safety Institute (PSI). Located at the HCC Northeast Campus, the PSI has forged a [...]

Student Spotlight: HCC Northeast student undertakes internship with Shell Oil Company

HCC student, Linda C. Okorafor, recently undertook an internship sponsored by Shell Exploration and Production Company (SEPC). Ms. Okorafor, a student in HCC’s Process Technology program, spent two weeks on an offshore oilrig identifying potential hazards from hydrocarbons under pressure. SEPC provides opportunities for craft and technology students who are planning to pursue careers in [...]

From the desk of Eva Loredo

Dear neighbors, I want to thank the community, each of you, for your vote of confidence in Houston Community College by helping us successfully pass the bond measure last November. HCC is working diligently to plan and prepare for the College’s growth. The HCC Board of Trustees, along with the HCC administration, faculty and staff, [...]

District 8 Highlights: Breaking barriers – HCC Northeast’s all-female fire academy

Women are becoming more visible in the field of Fire Science and Safety Technology, drawn by good pay and ample challenges. With more than 300,000 full-time, career firefighters serving in the U.S. and only 6,000 of those being women, female firefighters are in demand across the nation. Increasing fire department policies demanding equal occupational treatment [...]

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