HCC Northeast implements service to the North Forest community


Recently, North Forest residents voted to bring North Forest ISD into the Houston Community College’s District.

Since this approval, HCC Northeast continues to work with the community to implement the HCC North Forest Service Plan. The benefits listed in the service plan include a 50% reduction in tuition for North Forest residents, degrees and certificates offered at a facility in the community, and expanded dual credit academic and vocational/technical courses for high school students.

In partnership with North Forest ISD, HCC Northeast immediately opened the North Forest Vocational Technical Campus as a temporary location at Forest Brook Middle for spring 2010 classes.

The college also offered a full schedule of academic, career and technical education courses for residents of the community and currently has over 200 students enrolled. On weekday evenings and Saturday mornings, residents can take advantage of college courses offered in their community. Summer classes will be offered at the North Forest Vocational Technical Campus, with registration starting April 5 and classes beginning June 7.

Plans for a permanent full-service day and evening facility that will allow the college to expand its offerings and services, implement new programs, and open the proposed small business incubator is in progress. Once all relevant information is assessed regarding a permanent location a decision will be made by the HCC Board of Trustees.

The President of HCC Northeast organized a Blue Ribbon advisory committee comprised of North Forest community leaders and residents to provide feedback from the community and to advise the college on recruitment initiatives that will encourage residents to enroll in courses that will prepare them for employment, entrepreneur opportunities, and transfer to a four-year university.

HCC Northeast is continuing to reach out and provide updates to NFISD Administration, area residents and community leaders at civic association meetings, chamber luncheons, community centers and businesses. For more information on the North Forest Vocational Technical Campus and upcoming summer courses, please call 713-635-0427.