Workforce and Continuing Education
The Texas State University System Polk County Center (PCC) offers a variety of Workforce and Continuing Education courses and training programs. Hosted at the PCC, Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College Port Arthur, and Lamar State College Orange provide non-credit learning opportunities for the community, as well as customized training programs to meet the needs of local businesses and industry. Our classes are open to everyone and our commitment is to increase our students' knowledge and skills needed for their current jobs and preparation for future career advancement.
We also partner with businesses to attain grants and other forms of funding to offset the cost of training. Numerous funding programs exist, and our staff will assist your business in finding the one that best fits your needs.
Who teaches Workforce and Continuing Education classes? You do!
Our instructors are business owners, teachers, assistants, lawyers, etc. They are people like you who have a special talent, skill, or set of ideas that can be passed on to others. The basic requirements are simple: a love for your subject and a desire to share this expertise with others. Do you have knowledge of a subject or special skill you could share with others? If so, we would like to hear from you.
Programs
Notice to Students Regarding Licensing – Criminal History
Effective September 1st 2017, HB 1508 amends the Texas Occupations Code Section 53 that requires education providers to notify you a potential or enrolled student that a criminal history may make you ineligible for an occupational license upon program completion. Please contact the Office of Continuing Education should you wish to request a review of the impact of criminal history on your potential certification prior to registration or during the program. This information is being provided to all persons who apply or enroll in the program with notice of the requirements as described above, regardless of whether or not the person has been convicted of a criminal offense. Additionally, HB 1508 authorizes licensing agencies to require reimbursements when a student fails to receive the required notice.
The following website provides links to information about the licensing process and requirements. https://www.hhs.texas.gov/business/licensing-credentialing-regulation