Labor Training
Howard College
While the main campus is in Big Spring, TX; the student enrollment
is 1,200 in San Angelo. Instruction at this campus is concentrated
primarily in technical/occupation fields of study that lead to
Certification and/or Associate of Applied Science Degrees. Certificates
or degrees are offered in Business, Computer-Aided Drafting, Computer
Science, Emerging Medical Technology, Health Information Technology,
Industrial Production Technology, and other fields. For more detailed
information about Howard College, go to their Web Site at: www.howardcollege.edu
or call for more information: 325-944-9585.
Texas State Technical College
TSTC is a State vocational training center located 75 miles north of San Angelo in Sweetwater, TX. Like Howard College, TSTC offers Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degrees and Certificates of Completion. Some of the courses offered in Sweetwater include: Applied Engineering Technology-Automation/Robotics, Computer Information Technology-Computer Business Systems or Software Management, Computer Network Systems & Administration, and Diesel Technology. For a complete listing of course offerings, contact TSTC by calling 325-235-7300 or visit their Web Site: www.sweetwater.tstc.edu.
American Commercial College
ACC is a private educational institution providing 750- to 1440-hour
programs leading to Diploma programs and Associate certificates.
Approximately 600 students are trained each year at American Commercial
College. Some of the courses offered include: Computer & Electronics
Technician, Medical Records Transcriptionist, Data Entry Specialist,
Advanced Business Computers and Computerized Accounting Specialist.
Additional information about ACC can be obtained by calling 325-942-6797
or visiting their Web Site; www.acc-careers.com.
West Texas Training Center
WTTC is a comprehensive regional training center with the primary
mission of supporting and enhancing regional economic development
via workforce training. This unique center is a joint project
of Angelo State University, Howard College, and the San Angelo
Public School. The 100,000 square foot facility is available for
occupational and specialized training programs for regional businesses.
The center has a 7,400 square foot “rapid response”
room for local companies needing space on a short-term basis for
training or for new companies that need to have pre-employment
training while they are building or remodeling a new business
location in San Angelo. Howard College and the San Angelo Public
School systems are the primary providers of training. Since opening
in 2001, WTTC has served over 12,000 individuals. For more information,
contact the Center Director at 325-942-2800, Ext. 223 or visit
the Web Site: www.wttcsa.org.
Angelo State University
ASU does not provide vocational or technical training, but they do have a Continuing Education program. Angelo State is a 6,300 student University offering Baccalaureate and Masters Programs. Complete information may be obtained by calling ASU at 325-942-2041. Their Web Site is: www.angelo.edu.
