San Jacinto College North named Business of the Year San Jacinto College North was recently named the 2019 Business Organization of the Year by the North Channel Area Chamber of Commerce. Honored at the organization’s annual gala, the award was accepted on behalf of the College by San Jacinto North Provost Dr. William Raffetto and Dr. Allatia Harris, Vice Chancellor of Strategic...

By Torrie Hardcastle Ever since her days dressing up in a bathrobe as a child, Erica Hughes knew she wanted to be a judge. After years of hard work, she achieved her goal in the historic 2018 election that saw 17 African American women elected to judgeships in Harris County, all of whom were recently sworn into office in early 2019. In addition to now presiding over the Harris County...

By Torrie Hardcastle The 2019 State of the Union was more than just a televised address for San Jacinto College paralegal student Devani Gonzalez. Gonzalez was invited by Texas Representative Sylvia R. Garcia to attend the event in the nation’s capital as the Congresswoman’s guest and to represent the many Dreamers who call Texas home.  As a graduate of San Jacinto College’s criminal...

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By Andrea Vasquez Whether you’re a brand new or current college student, the financial aid process can seem overwhelming at times. Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a starting point for many forms of financial aid including grants, scholarships, work study opportunities, loans, and more. Here are several tips to completing the FAFSA: Have he following...

By Melissa Trevizo The path to San Jacinto College wasn’t always clear for Cristhian Herrera, but now that he is enrolled in the culinary program at the North Campus, he sees nothing but success in his future. After taking a few courses at a neighboring community college, Herrera felt like it wasn’t the right fit for him. That’s when some of his friends told him about San Jac. “A...

By Andrea Vasquez Finding a pathway into the education and health care industries can be tricky. There are so many areas to choose from, and finding the right training option can seem overwhelming. San Jacinto College’s Continuing and Professional Development (CPD) division has two new certification options that will help make those choices easier. Two new certifications that CPD will...

By Andrea Vasquez From adventures in aerospace and exploring the energy industry to building your own robot, San Jacinto College’s Continuing and Professional Development (CPD) division has something to foster that science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) creativity for young, aspiring innovators. Aerospace Academy The San Jacinto College Aerospace Academy introduces young...

By Melissa Trevizo After 36 years in the cosmetology industry, San Jacinto College South Campus alum David Ellis attributes his success to two things; his education and his work ethic. “I owe a lot to San Jac,” Ellis said. “I wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for the College. I love to come back and speak to students and promote the programs.” Ellis, who was among of...

By Melissa Trevizo As a personal trainer for more than five years, Geri Niess was looking for a refresher course to enhance her knowledge and in turn benefit her clients. She chose the personal trainer certification program at San Jacinto College, because it was different and it was hands-on. “Most personal training certifications are online,” Niess said. “Trainers come out of...

By Andrea Vasquez With the costs of attending college rising each year, many students roaming the campus halls don’t know if they’ll be able to eat each day. Food insecurity affects 42 percent of community college students nationwide, according to a recent study by the Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice. Since 2014, San Jacinto College has provided its students with campus food...

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Gallery curator and art professor Bradly Brown hopes to see the San Jacinto College South Campus’ art gallery become a cultural hub between the Museum District and Galveston. “I think we fill a cultural void in this area,” Brown said. “Our students don’t always have the means or resources to visit museums in Houston’s museum district and I’d like to think we can help to fill that...

By Andrea Vasquez According to the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR), a total of 24,984 single-family homes sold from June – August 2018. With summer being the best time for sellers and the time of year that home buyers get serious about their house hunts, what better way to transition into a career in real estate than through San Jacinto College’s real estate program. Program director...

By Torrie Hardcastle Keep your life moving forward. That’s the headline for San Jacinto College’s Continuing and Professional Development (CPD) division, but for some of the programs’ disadvantaged participants, it’s more of a daunting task than a motivational mantra. With non-credit courses and an array of certification programs, CPD offers everything from cake decorating and tai...

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At San Jacinto College, our mission is to ensure you succeed and to empower you to achieve your goals, redefine expectations and encourage exploration of new opportunities. With eight career pathways, you are encouraged to not only equip yourself with the training and tools needed to succeed in a career, but to find your place in the world and pursue the life you’ve always wanted. If you plan to...