Tarrant County College has received a $280,000 Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education (TRUE) grant to advance four healthcare programs it offers at the TCC Opportunity Center in Fort Worth.
“This grant underscores the vital role public colleges play in driving workforce readiness and economic opportunity,” TCC Trinity River President Sean Madison said in a statement. “Tarrant County College is proud to utilize this award to expand our healthcare training programs.”
The grant was awarded by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and will provide essential skills and improve patient care in and around Tarrant County, especially to those living in underserved areas, TCC said.
The college said the funding will address its goal of meeting increased employer demand for more local and regional residents obtaining entry-level certification in its Electrocardiogram Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, Patient Care Technician and Pharmacy Technician programs.
TCC said it will offer foundation Health Professions and Related Sciences courses in medical terminology at the TCC Opportunity Center, 5901 Fitzhugh Ave. Eventually, TCC said it will launch its Medical Assistant program at the center.
“This is a significant achievement that brings high-quality healthcare training to the Opportunity Center, showcasing the collective efforts of our faculty, staff and administration to make impactful programming a reality,” TCC South President Daniel Lufkin said in a statement. “TCC is always eager to create pathways for student success and fill critical workforce needs in our community.”
Madison said the program will have a strong impact on the community.
“This is what it means to be a catalyst for change: ensuring every credential earned at TCC paves the way for a brighter future,” Madison said. “Together we are transforming lives, empowering families and making a lasting positive impact on the communities we serve.”
TCC Chancellor Elva LeBlanc said the grant will be well utilized.
She said that for almost 60 years, TCC “has been a major economic driver in the region, strengthening the Dallas-Fort Worth healthcare workforce through transformative educational opportunities.”
One of the nation’s largest higher education institutions, TCC said it has the second lowest tuition of Texas’ Top 10 community colleges.
It is a comprehensive two-year college with six campuses in Tarrant County and online classes. TCC offers a range of opportunities for learners of all ages and backgrounds, including associate of arts and associate of applied science degrees; workforce and economic development programs; technical and skilled trades programs; and customized training for area businesses and corporations.
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