Through state grant funding, the college has been able to offer professional development for several area industries, including manufacturing, finance, accounting, project management and health care, among others.
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Collin College officials look to help any organization that needs it, said Neil Matkin, district president of the college system. The college has teamed up with industries that have a smaller demand to offer training, rather than creating a credit-based program that can take longer to implement, he said.
The training courses can quickly adapt to new technology—giving the college the opportunity to be flexible, Matkin said.
“Collin College can deliver short-term, laser focused training for employer groups that support their immediate needs,” he said.
The college has also made upgrades for its health sciences programs to boost health care careers.
In April, Texas Workforce Commission officials awarded four grants totaling $1.35 million to Collin College to cover the cost of customized training for employees at 13 businesses located in the area.
The grant comes from the commission’s Skills Development Fund, which helps businesses train existing or new employees for high-demand jobs in fields such as health care, accounting and manufacturing.
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Along with continuing education for employees, the college is working to establish and expand programs for local industries.
The $71.8 million Frisco health sciences center, which is set to open in January 2027, will help with expanding programs already offered at Collin College and will be the future home to in-development programs. Potential programs being considered include Radiologic Technology and Medical Laboratory Technician.
