Blinn College Continuing Education: Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development

Blinn College provides a comprehensive suite of Workforce Education programs designed for lifelong learning. These non-credit courses are available through the Division of Workforce Education across the thirteen-county service area. Designed to meet the specific technical training needs of individuals and organizations, these programs enable students to master skills and learn subjects without enrolling in traditional college credit courses. Courses are publicized and offered year-round.

Certificates and Continuing Education Units

Upon satisfactory completion of a course, students may be awarded Certificates of Completion and Continuing Education Units (CEUs). One CEU represents ten (10) contact hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience, characterized by responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction. The Continuing Education instructional staff possesses the necessary educational credentials and technical experience in their respective subject areas.

Course Prerequisites and Registration

Some classes have prerequisites that students must meet before enrolling. Payment is required at the time of registration, and students may be dropped from the course that evening if payment is not received. Online registration is available through Workforce Education. However, payment is not accepted over the phone but can be completed online after phone registration. Students utilizing financial aid, tuition assistance, or third-party assistance (e.g., DARS, Workforce Solutions, GI Bill) must register in person at a Blinn campus location.

Payment Plans

Promissory notes are available when registering for a class at least three (3) weeks before the start date. Half of the tuition payment is due at registration to hold a spot in that course. The second, and final, payment is due seven (7) business days before the course start date. If the second payment is not made by the due date, the student will be dropped and a refund will be processed for the initial tuition payment.

Refund Policy

Refunds take a minimum of six (6) weeks to process. Students will not receive a refund immediately when enrollment is withdrawn. To receive a full tuition refund, the student must notify the division of workforce education twenty-four (24) business hours before the course start date. In the event a course is canceled by Workforce Education, a full refund will be given to the student. If a student has registered online and needs to withdraw from a course before the start date, the student needs to call or visit in-person to complete their withdrawal.

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Workforce Development Programs

Blinn College offers a variety of solutions for individuals seeking new or advanced employment through grants funded under Welfare-to-Work (WTW), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), and Workforce Investment Act (WIA) programs. The Workforce Development team consists of dedicated trainers and facilitators who personalize each program to meet the needs of each participant.

Customized Training and Corporate College

Most of Blinn College’s offerings can be customized to meet the needs of a particular group or employer through Blinn College’s Corporate College. Additional, more advanced and specialized course offerings are available for incumbent employees of business and industry. Coursework is available to advance the skills of employees, create a baseline of common skills, and to provide continuing education units for licensure or certification. Courses can be conducted on campus, at the employer’s site, or at another offsite location. Certificates of Completion and CEUs are awarded to those individuals who successfully complete a course.

Industry-Recognized Licensure and Certification Courses (ICLC)

ICLCs consist of a course or group of courses that prepare students for an industry-recognized licensure or certification. Each ICLC course sequence completed will be noted on a student’s transcript once the student has met the requirements for each ICLC. ICLC course sequences are offered in a variety of areas throughout Blinn College’s educational departments.

Personal Enrichment Courses

Blinn College provides short-term courses designed for the community’s personal enrichment. These courses are offered throughout the Blinn College District in a variety of areas such as gardening, golf, accounting, and first aid. Courses are advertised locally to each campus community, including Hodde Jr.

Financial Assistance

A variety of solutions are available for individuals seeking new or advanced employment, through Blinn College Foundations scholarships and other grants through Workforce Solutions.

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