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One of the major hurdles for those wanting to jump into engineering is finding simple experiments accessible to beginners. Two people in HCC’s engineering department have sought to overcome this hurdle by creating a manual of fun lab experiments for novice learners.

When DeShanna Negret first enrolled at HCC in 2019, she was struggling with the reality that her oldest daughter was a senior in high school, and her two younger daughters were not far behind.

Houston City College alumna Maren Jensen returned to college guided by equal parts practicality and sense of purpose. A resident of Katy, Jensen chose HCC Coleman College for Health Sciences because it offered what mattered most: a high-quality education at an affordable cost.

For HCC student Keonte Sowunmi, learning happens everywhere— whether that’s in the classroom or out in the city helping METRO riders navigate their routes.

At HCC, apprenticeships are more than work experience, they are career launchpads into high-demand careers. These programs connect classroom education with real-world application––helping students develop the skills, confidence and industry connections they need to succeed. For Houston employers, apprenticeships offer a pipeline of motivated, prepared talent ready to contribute on day one.