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HCC and the Houston Regional Veterans Chamber of Commerce have formalized a partnership with the signing of a Strategic Alliance Memorandum aimed at expanding education, training and business support for veteran entrepreneurs.

Jason Loring transformed his future through Houston City College’s Manufacturing Engineering Technology program. Supported by dedicated career services and expert mentorship, he impressed Foxconn at an HCC hiring event and launched a thriving career. Now a quality engineer, Jason credits HCC’s training, resources, and industry partnerships for unlocking life‑changing opportunity.

The five-module series, which began Jan. 16, guided nearly 60 entrepreneurs and small business owners through a comprehensive journey of validating their business idea to achieve sustainable growth and long-term success.

For HCC student Keonte Sowunmi, learning happens everywhere— whether that’s in the classroom or out in the city helping METRO riders navigate their routes. When he’s not studying, Sowunmi is on the move as a member of METRO’s Street Team, a customer-facing role he’s held for about a year.

At HCC, apprenticeships are more than work experience, they are career launchpads into high-demand careers. These programs connect classroom education with real-world application––helping students develop the skills, confidence and industry connections they need to succeed. For Houston employers, apprenticeships offer a pipeline of motivated, prepared talent ready to contribute on day one.

Fashion Fusion X, the 10th edition of the annual fashion competition administered by the award-winning Fashion Design program at HCC takes place at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston on Jan. 30, 2026.

HCC Southeast has joined forces with AVANCE-Houston to launch the inaugural AVANCE to College, an education and career development program that helps parents of young children pursue higher education while strengthening their parenting and leadership skills.

Houston City College (HCC) has received $2 million in funding from Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm, to expand artificial intelligence programs, train more instructors and boost the greater Houston region’s pipeline of students entering fast-growing AI and robotics careers.

Houston Dynamo FC and Houston City College (HCC) announced a new partnership, uniting two of the city’s community-focused organizations to create meaningful educational, workforce and community opportunities across the greater Houston area.

Houston City College (HCC) Northeast will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to announce the donation of a Class 8 semi-truck by PepsiCo to HCC’s Heavy Vehicle, Diesel and Industrial Technology program. The event is Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at 1 p.m. at the HCC Northline Campus, 8001 Fulton Street.