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Workforce and Continuing Education

The Workforce and Continuing Education division offers a diverse range of non-credit programs designed to equip individuals with the practical skills and certifications needed for immediate entry into high-demand careers. From healthcare to public safety, transportation, and skilled trades, these programs provide targeted training for critical roles serving our community. Whether you're starting a new career or enhancing existing skills, these programs offer flexible, accessible pathways to success.

The School offers the following programs:

  • Electrocardiograph (EKG Technician)

  • Medication Aide (CMA) - Occupational Skills Award

  • Medical Administrative Assistant (MAA) - Occupational Skills Award

  • Medical Assistant (RMA)

  • Nurse Aide (CNA) - Institutional Credential leading to Licensure

  • Patient Care Technician (PCT)

  • Phlebotomy Technician - Institutional Credential leading to Licensure

  • Bus Driving with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements - Institutional Credential leading to Licensure

  • Forklift Operator

  • Heavy Equipment - Operator Occupational Skills Award

  • Project Management - Institutional Credential leading to Licensure

  • Truck Driving – Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) - Occupational Skills Award

  • Fire Academy

  • Police Academy

workforce and continuing education instructors

Director: Heather Kartye

Allied Health

Ms. Shanda Keely (2015), Chair of Workforce Education, Director of Allied Health; Medication Aide, Nurse Aide, and Patient Care Technician Programs MSN, Texas A&M I University

BSN, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology AS, Angelina College

AAS, Angelina College

Public Safety Training

Lt. Logan Finch (2024), In-Service Training Academy

AAS, Angelina College Master Peace Officer License Law Enforcement Academy, Angelina College

TCOLE Instructor

Hostage Negotiator

Accident

Reconstruction Roadside

Interview Techniques/Patrol Activities

Ms. Kim Meshell (2010), Manager of Allied Health; EKG Technician, Medical Assistant, and Phlebotomy Programs

BAAS, Lamar University

AAS, Angelina College

Sgt. Ashley Jowell(2023), In-Service Training Academy Law Enforcement Academy, Angelina College

Intermediate Peace Officer License,

Master Telecommunicator License, Department of Public Safety

Associate Trainer TCIC/TLETS

Firearms Instructor

Tactical Dispatcher

Commercial Driving

Mr. A. Chayce Holcombe (2024) Level 1 Certificate, Angelina College

Class A CDL with Doubles-Triples, HazMat, Tanker, Passenger, and School Bus Endorsements

Mr. Jason Pope, Fire Academy Public Safety Training Specialist

Level 1 Certificate, Angelina College

Advanced Structure Firefighter

Paramedic and EMS Instructor

Fire Instructor III

Advanced Fire Inspector

Fire Officer II

Ropes Rescue Awareness/Operations

Ropes Rescue

Technician Driver Operator-Pumper

Mr. Sammy Stevenson (2024)

Class A CDL with Doubles-Triples, HazMat, Tanker, Passenger, and School Bus Endorsements