Community, Business, and Allied Health Programs
Community, Business and Allied Health courses, workshops, and seminars are offered throughout the year. These courses have been carefully organized to provide lifelong learning opportunities for people of all ages who desire to develop both personally and professionally, upgrade job skills or participate in community activities. In presenting these educational services, we have committed ourselves to the values of quality in everything we do, creatively developing new courses and constantly improving the existing ones. Whether you want to learn a new hobby or are seeking a career change or advancement, we offer an array of classes to help you reach your goals.
Length of courses depends upon the time needed to cover the subject and/or state program training requirements. Fees vary, as do the actual costs of conducting each course; however, fees are structured to be affordable to anyone who is genuinely interested in continuing their education. Select programs qualify for funding sources, grants, or scholarship funds. Schedules are printed in the spring, summer, and fall, and copies are available in the Community Education Center located on the 1st floor of the Administration Building. Information can also be accessed by going to the TC Website and clicking the Community Education tab. You may choose from a variety of options. Offerings vary from semester to semester depending on current demands and trends.
Community, Business, and Allied Health Courses
Personal Enrichment
Computer EducationCrafts, Music, and LanguageFitness and WellnessSpecial InterestsBusiness-related SkillsCustomized TrainingLeadership AcademyMicrosoft OfficeQuickBooksService Excellence
Online E-Learning Business Skills Courses
We offer leading workforce education and training programs to students, professionals, trade organizations and employers by providing best-in-class E-Learning courses, externship opportunities and related support services. Through engaging online E-Learning programs coupled with one-on-one student support, both new students and seasoned professionals have the ability to complete comprehensive courses in high-demand disciplines and related certifications in every field including:
Accounting Math ProfessionalAccounting ProfessionalBusiness Communication ProfessionalBusiness Information Systems ProfessionalBusiness Law SpecialistBusiness Management ProfessionalBusiness Math SpecialistEconomics ProfessionalEntrepreneurship SpecialistFinance ProfessionalHuman Resources ProfessionalInformation Technology TrainingLean Enterprise ProfessionalMarketing ProfessionalOrganizational BehaviorProject Management AssociateProject Management ProfessionalProject Management SpecialistSix Sigma ProfessionalSix Sigma Specialist
Visit: https://careertraining.texarkanacollege.edu
Industry Skills:
Automotive Electrical/Electronic System UpdateBasic & Advanced Programmable Logic ControllersBasic SafetyBlueprint Reading for Specific OccupationsDIY Autobody FundamentalsForklift CertificationOSHA 10Professional Truck Driving AcademyReliability and Centered MaintenanceWelding Basics
Skills for Small Business Training Grant Opportunities:
Small businesses can apply to TWC for training offered by Texarkana College. This exceptional opportunity supports businesses with fewer than 100 employees and emphasizes training for new workers, though it may also help upgrade the skills of incumbent workers. Skills for Small Business emphasizes training newly hired employees, those who have been hired by the business up to twelve months prior to the date that TWC receives an application. The program pays up to $1,800 for each new employee to train and $900 for existing employees, per 12-month period. Funding for training is for full-time employees. All training must be provided by a public community or technical college, or the Texas Engineering Extension Service. No third-party vendor training is allowed. Training must be selected from active course catalogs/schedules— credit, continuing education, online or other available unpublished courses. Employers must pay the prevailing wages on the local labor market for the trainees funded under the grant. Contact the CBE office at 903-823-3270.
Customized Business and Industry Training:
Texarkana College’s Community Education Center is dedicated to providing training programs that support and enhance the skills training needs of our local businesses & industries in the Texarkana and surrounding area. We have the ability to develop and customize training even though the course is currently unavailable. We have numerous highly trained and specialized instructors and curriculum resources available that will assist us when the need arises to build quality and effective customized training within just a few weeks. Grant opportunities may be available. Contact Holli Easley, Director of Community Education, 903-823-3276.
Real Estate Program
We offer the required coursework for the Texas Real Estate Sales Agent license. All courses are delivered entirely online in a flexible, self-paced format that allows students to complete their training on their own schedule.
Visit: https://www.texarkanacollege.edu/programs/real-estate/
Other Special Interest
Since 1988. The Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing has offered world-class training in beginning bladesmithing, Damascus steel, handles and guards, advanced grinding and more. Thousands of bladesmiths, including a number of master smiths and journeyman smiths, got their start at the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing at Texarkana College. In fact, the school was the world’s first bladesmithing school of its kind and is recognized by the American Bladesmith Association. Contact TC Community Education Center 903-823-3270 or continuing.ed@texarkanacollege.edu.
In-Person Bladesmithing School:
Introduction to BladesmithingDamascus Steel BladesHandles and GuardsAdvanced Handles and GuardSlip Joint FoldersBrut De ForgeHunting Knives – using Full Tang ConstructionIntegral KnivesKitchen Knives
Online Bladesmithing School for Beginners:
This is the ultimate online training that gives you everything you need to get started as a bladesmith. Our course includes an introductory class and hands-on work for anyone interested in making quality hand-forged blades. With HD video, downloadable resources, interactive components, and self-assessments, you’ll learn the steps to forging, grinding, heat treating, and finishing your first blade. While you’ll need some tools and equipment to start working on your knife, you can access your course material and learn about techniques and vocabulary from the comfort of your couch, bed, local cafe… you name it! If you have a laptop, an Internet connection, and the basic equipment we recommend in our course, you can delve into bladesmithing online in your own time, at your own pace. Read more at Learn Bladesmithing.com.
Allied Health:
In-Person Healthcare Courses:
Certified Nurse Aide CourseClinical Medical Assistant with ExternshipDental Assisting Course with ExternshipEmergency Medical Responder & Emergency Care Attendance (ECA)Healthcare Professions SeminarsMedication Aid Training / UpdatesMedical Billing & CodingPharmacy Technician with ExternshipPhlebotomy Technician with ExternshipACLS & BCLS Courses (CPR):
ACLSCPR BLS/HS Instructor CourseCPR Instructor RenewalCPR: BLS Healthcare ProviderCPR: BLS Healthcare Provider RenewalFirst Aid & Adult Pediatric with CPR/AEDOnline E-Learning Healthcare Courses:
These courses are highly interactive and provide students with an enriched learning experience. Visit: https://www.texarkanacollege.edu/cbe/online-healthcare-courses/ . Each course includes:
24 Hour-a-day instructor support & course mentorsSix-month access to self-paced courseEngaging labs, student exercises, and course videosAll textbooks, workbooks, and student materials mailed to student’s homeA new “Secure Student Website” – including career resources & other trainingNational & state certifications availableCertain programs include clinical externships
Payment plans are available for all Allied Health courses.
Criminal Background Disclaimer
Select courses offered through the Community Education Center require criminal background checks. Please be advised that a criminal background could keep you from being licensed by the State of Texas. If you have questions about your background and licensure, please contact the appropriate licensing agency. You also have the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the applicable licensing agency.
The Allied Health program is an Approved Provider for Continuing Education (APCE) and meets the following licensing boards’ requirement to be listed with this status. Healthcare professionals licensed by the following boards and attend events sponsored by our program will receive contact hours of continuing education credit to be submitted to their appropriate licensing board for license renewal.
Community & Business Education/Allied Health APCE boards:
American Academy of General DentistryNational Administrative Board for Long Term Care AdministratorsTexas State Board of Examiners of Marriage & Family TherapistsTexas Education AgencyThe National Registry of Emergency Medical TechniciansThe American Heart Association, Inc., for CPR, First Aid, and ACLS trainingTexas Department of State Health Services, EMS & Trauma Systems