| The Houston Community College System is made up | | | | to a university and continue their academic career. |
| of seven community colleges within the Houston, | | | | Once a student's major has been identified and their |
| Texas area working together to make sure that every | | | | objective for continuing their education career or |
| student attending the college is given the tools that | | | | entering the workforce they are given several |
| they needs to succeed. | | | | educational options. One of these options includes |
| The colleges work collaboratively to design curricula | | | | classroom education and on-the-job training. Students |
| that meet the needs of the diverse population of | | | | are given the opportunity to test a position before |
| students who attend. The entrance standards for the | | | | committing to it. |
| colleges are very lenient so that students who may | | | | A College Connection Center is designed for students |
| have difficulty in an area are able to take courses to | | | | who are leaving high school and entering the collegiate |
| help them reach the college academic level they need | | | | environment. Students are provided with training on |
| in order to attain their certification or degree. | | | | how to study and learn. They also are introduced to |
| There are many different types of education taught | | | | their advisors who will assist them through the |
| through the Houston Community College System. | | | | application process and help them to find funding |
| Individuals can attend the distance learning program | | | | sources if they need them. |
| and receive college credits towards their degree. | | | | Houston Community College System also provides an |
| There are ESL classes for students who may need to | | | | ongoing education program that provides training and |
| become more proficient with the English language to | | | | workshops for individuals who wish to learn a new skill |
| be successful. Adults wishing to complete high school | | | | or enhance a skill set that they may already have. The |
| will find classes available to meet this objective and | | | | program also offers training for people who may be |
| prepare them to proceed through the Community | | | | transitioning from one career to another. |
| College System. | | | | There are several scholarships available for the |
| Prior to entering the HCCS system individual complete | | | | students of HCCS through the community college |
| a questionnaire which walks them through the planning | | | | system and private sponsors. These scholarships are |
| phase of their career choice. HCCS offers programs | | | | available to students who are residents of Texas as |
| designed specifically for individuals wishing to enter the | | | | well as students who may be coming to Texas |
| workforce with the knowledge they gain or to transfer | | | | specifically to attend school. |