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HCC is celebrating the success of three exceptional young students who represented the college on the national stage at the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee. 

Global security leader shares insights on cybercrime, international cooperation and the future of technology careers.

On a Sunday afternoon, when the restaurant is typically closed, the Chick-fil-A in Deer Park opened its doors to students from the HCC Interpreting Training/American Sign Language (ASL) program. Ten student members of the ASL Honor Society were there to teach the language of inclusion—showing hearing employees how to communicate with their four Deaf co-workers. For the HCC students, it was community service, professional training and something far more personal all at once.

Across the U.S., the future of work is being reshaped at an unprecedented pace. Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence are transforming industries, redefining jobs and accelerating the demand for new skills. Yet at the same time, millions of Americans continue to face persistent barriers — poverty, housing instability and limited access to education — that stand in the way of meaningful economic mobility.

This summer, Houston City College is launching S.O.A.R., a new 10‑week, AI‑powered accelerator designed to help early‑stage businesses grow faster, operate smarter, and compete in a rapidly changing marketplace. The program—hosted at the HCC Central Campus Center for Entrepreneurship—is set to start next month. It is seeking participants from across Houston, Pearland and surrounding communities.

In Fall 2025, Zamar Jefferson packed up and drove cross-country from Los Angeles to Houston with one goal in mind: to build a career in fire service. Determined to turn that ambition into action, he applied to the Houston Fire Department (HFD) and enrolled in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program at HCC.

HCC is joining institutions across the country in celebrating Community College Month, a national campaign that spotlights the vital role community and technical colleges play in driving workforce development and expanding economic opportunity.

HCC's annual Artificial Intelligence Innovation Symposium and Expo on Wednesday, April 1, will bring together industry leaders, educators and students for a day of insight, collaboration and hands‑on exploration at the HCC West Loop campus.

HCC invites prospective students and families to Eagle Preview Day on Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at select HCC campuses across the district.

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.