Workforce Development Education
Individuals in the Odessa area are fortunate to have access to a world-class academic infrastructure that will prepare them for promising futures across various industries. Persons of all ages, from high school through retirement, can choose from quality programs at several higher education institutions that continuously adapt to the technology, skills and other requirements for the workplace of today and the future.
Odessa College offers more than 120 Associate and Certificate Degree programs targeted to meet the workforce demands of the Permian Basin. The school also offers bachelor’s degrees in Entrepreneurship, Occupational Health and Safety Management and Automation and is home to top-notch welding and truck driving schools. OC works with employers to develop Continuing Education and Workforce Training programs, and their short-term, non-credit courses and training plans match current industry requirements and facilitate job placement!
UT Permian Basin offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in engineering, education, health sciences and arts & sciences. UTPB can help employers diversify their talent pipeline, their Career Services Department can help businesses hire international students through the Curricular Practical Training and Optional Practical Training programs. UTPB also offers a number of trainings to help entrepreneurs, including confidential business advising, workshops, referral network and research resources.
The Odessa Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center campus includes a School of Medicine, School of Nursing and a School of Health Professions. State-of- the- art classrooms, laboratories, computer resources and student support areas rank among the finest within the State of Texas. The school provides continuing education opportunities for healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and therapists.
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