September 2020
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Midland College introduces College and Career Connections (C3), a collaborative initiative with Midland Independent School District (MISD) and local philanthropic organizations that aims to instill a culture of college and career readiness starting at the sixth-grade level. C3 seeks to facilitate a smooth transition from high school to the various post-secondary education and career pathways available through Midland College and across the Permian Basin.
![sKim Herard](https://www.midland.edu/news/images/herard-kim.jpg)
Kim Herard, Midland entrepreneur and former MC student, is applying her culinary skills, talents and passion to a successful career
![sMidland College healthcare student poses for picture](https://www.midland.edu/news/images/mental-health-tech-certificate.png)
Midland College announces the upcoming enrollment deadline for its new Mental Health Technician Program -- the first of its kind in West Texas. Interested individuals have until Monday, July 22, to apply for this comprehensive, two-semester program designed to prepare students and learners to work in the mental health field.