Blinn College authorizes purchases for Waller Workforce and Technical Education Complex

The Blinn College board of trustees approved multiple furniture and specialty training equipment purchases for the new Waller Workforce and Technical Education Complex.

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According to a Jan. 20 news release, the Waller Workforce and Technical Education Complex is a new facility set to be completed by May. The facility’s features include:

• Three lecture classrooms
• Computer learning lab
• Medical learning lab
• Mechatronics/advanced manufacturing lab,
• Skilled trades lab

Programs focusing on medical training and construction management will be available for students once construction is completed, according to Blinn. The health sciences lab will include low-fidelity simulation bays for students pursuing emergency medical services, phlebotomy and certified nurse aid training. It also offers courses in expanded mechatronics, construction, advanced manufacturing, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning.

Through a district partnership with the college, Waller ISD high school graduates will be able to transition into Blinn’s Associate of Applied Science in HVAC at the new facility.