2025-2026 Annual Public Notice of Career and Technical Education Opportunities for All Career and Technical Education Programs

Texarkana College offers a variety of career and technical education programs for all students regardless of race, color, age, sex, disability, or national origin, including those with limited English proficiency.

Degree Programs without specified criteria for admission

  • Air Conditioning/Refrigeration
  • Auto Body Technology                                    
  • Automotive Technology                                   
  • Aviation Mechanics Technology                                   
  • Barber                                                                         
  • Business Office Technology     
  • Child Development                              
  • Construction Technology                                             
  • Cosmetology                                                               
  • Culinary Arts
  • Diesel Technology
  • Electrical Technology
  • Esthetician
  • Instrumentation/Robotics Technology
  • Mechatronics
  • Medical Office Careers
  • Plumbing
  • Welding

Degree Programs with specified criteria for admission

  • Nursing, Associate Degree & Vocational           
  • Emergency Medical Technology (EMT)/Paramedic
  • Pharmacy Technology

Specified criteria for admission for all above listed programs: Required immunizations, physical exam, drug screen, and criminal background checks. Check required pre-certifications on website.

Continuing Education Programs without specified criteria for admission

  • Certified Nurse Aide
  • Clinical Medical Assistant
  • Dental Assisting
  • Forklift Operator Certification/ Safety Training
  • Medical Billing and Coding
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Phlebotomy Technician
  • CPR/BLS/ACLS & First Aid

Continuing Education Programs with specified criteria for admission

  • Private Pilot License Program
    Requires: FAA Medical Certificate, Background Check Authorization, Government-issued ID, Instructor discretion waiver
  • Professional Truck Driving Academy
    Requires: 18+, High School Diploma/GED, hold a CLP, pass the Department of Transportation medical examination

The list provided is effective at the beginning of the school year, and a complete listing of current programs is available in the College Catalog at www.texarkanacollege.edu.

Anyone seeking further information concerning the career and technical education offerings and specific pre-requisite criteria should contact:

Thomas Holt
Executive Director of Workforce 
903-823-3232
thomas.holt@texarkanacollege.edu

Courtney Shoalmire
Dean of Health Science
903-823-3142
courtney.shoalmire@texarkanacollege.edu

Holli Easley
Community Education Director
903-823-3276
holli.easley@texarkanacollege.edu

Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to:

Ayla Baldwin
HR Director and Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator
903-823-3006
ayla.baldwin@texarkanacolleg.edu

Tonja Blase
Director of Disability Services, Section 504/ADA Coordinator
903-823-3349
tonja.blase@texarkanacollege.edu

Texarkana College
2500 N Robinson Rd
Texarkana, TX 75599

This notice is issued in compliance with federal civil rights laws and is disseminated annually prior to the beginning of each academic year to students, prospective students, employees, and the general public. The notice is available on the College’s website and through the College Catalog.