FORT WORTH, Texas — Tarrant County College has received a $280,000 Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education (TRUE) grant to advance four healthcare programs offered at the TCC Opportunity Center, 5901 Fitzhugh Ave. in Fort Worth.
Awarded by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the grant will provide essential skills and improve patient care in and around Tarrant County, especially to those living in underserved areas.
The funding will address TCC’s goal of meeting increased employer demand for more local and regional residents obtaining entry-level certification in its Electrocardiogram Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, Patient Care Technician and Pharmacy Technician programs.
“This grant underscores the vital role public colleges play in driving workforce readiness and economic opportunity,” TCC Trinity River President Sean Madison said. “Tarrant County College is proud to utilize this award to expand our healthcare training programs.”
Beginning this month, TCC will offer foundation Health Professions and Related Sciences courses in medical terminology at the TCC Opportunity Center. Ultimately, TCC will launch its Medical Assistant program at the site.
“This is a significant achievement that brings high-quality healthcare training to the Opportunity Center, showcasing the collective efforts of our faculty, staff and administration to make impactful programming a reality,” said TCC South President Daniel Lufkin. “TCC is always eager to create pathways for student success and fill critical workforce needs in our community.”
“This is what it means to be a catalyst for change: ensuring every credential earned at TCC paves the way for a brighter future,” Madison added. “Together we are transforming lives, empowering families and making a lasting positive impact on the communities we serve.”
TCC Chancellor Elva LeBlanc said the grant will be well utilized. For nearly 60 years, she said, TCC “has been a major economic driver in the region, strengthening the Dallas-Fort Worth healthcare workforce through transformative educational opportunities.”
For more information about Tarrant County College Health Sciences programs, visit https://tccd.news/81e1bb
Tarrant County College is one of the nation’s largest higher education institutions and boasts the second lowest tuition of Texas’ Top 10 community colleges. A comprehensive two-year college with six campuses in Tarrant County and online classes, TCC offers a range of opportunities for learners of all ages and backgrounds, including Associate of Arts and Associate of Applied Science degrees; workforce and economic development programs; technical and skilled trades programs; and customized training for area businesses and corporations.