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Midland College Awarded $319,043 Grant to Expand Automotive Technician Training

Midland College (MC) has been awarded a $319,043 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to strengthen its Automotive Technology program and support training for 420 students pursuing careers as automotive service technicians and mechanics.

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Midland College Expands Mental Health Resources to Support Student Success

Student success depends on students having access to the support and resources they need, both inside and outside the classroom. At Midland College, that includes making mental health resources easier to find, understand and access.

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MC Cosmetology Raises Funds for Gifts of Hope with Pink Hair Extensions

Throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month, MC Cosmetology students are offering pink hair extensions for $5 cash, with all proceeds benefiting Permian Basin Gifts of Hope. The nonprofit provides support and resources to cancer patients throughout the Permian Basin.

Midland College to Celebrate 30 Years of WRTTC in Fort Stockton

Midland College will celebrate 30 years of education and workforce training in Pecos County with a community event marking the 30th anniversary of the Williams Regional Technical Training Center (WRTTC) on Saturday, Oct. 17. The celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at WRTTC, 1309 I-10 West in Fort Stockton. The event is free and open to the community.

Dr. Terry Gilmour Receives National Distinguished Teaching Award

For more than 30 years, Dr. Terry Gilmour has helped Midland College students find their voices, discover their potential and understand the role they can play in their communities. Now, her impact in the classroom is being recognized at the national level.