On June 10, Blinn College held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new Waller Workforce and Technical Education Complex.
A new chapter
Construction of the complex was officially announced Sept. 15, 2025. The purpose of the facility is to support students and the region's growing workforce. The complex has a wide variety of labs that will train students in multiple industries, including:
- Medical and computer learning labs
- Mechantronics/advanced manufacturing labs
- Skilled trades labs
As previously reported, Blinn College is also building a $68 million campus across the street from the Waller Workforce and Technical Education Complex. Officials spoke during the ribbon-cutting ceremony about how the two campuses represent the commitment Blinn College has to the Waller area and its students.
Notable quote
Blinn College Vice Chancellor for Applied Sciences, Workforce, and Economic Development Jay Annderson said the central reason for Blinn opening the new complex in Waller was the belief that “when education is accessible, aligned with industry, and responsive to community needs, it transforms lives.”
State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, who also spoke at the event, said she helped secure $3 million in funding for the construction of Waller Technical Complex. Kolkhorst said she pushed to secure funding because of the school's commitment to investing in the youth.
“[Artificial intelligence] isn’t going to fix your air conditioning, AI is not going to build this building, it’s going to be hands-on people and young people know this. They are seeing this and they know,” Kolkhorst said. “This is the area that will lead Texas into the future, along with the DFW.”
One last thing
Classes for the new facility are confirmed to begin July 6, and the campus will host registration days at the Blinn College Waller administration office. The events will feature a campus tour and one-on-one discussions with academic advisors about registration and admissions.
