Ranger College is adding a new Construction Management Program to its Continuing Education Department!
As classrooms are in the process of being converted for the program, the college is seeking applicants for the inaugural class running June 8 - August 28. (There are limited full scholarships available.) The course is a hybrid program with online learning and in-person classwork during the evenings.
High school graduates who are interested in entering the field are encouraged to apply. All experience levels are welcome. Students will learn under a construction industry experienced instructor with a background working for an engineering company.
The program was developed with support from industry partners, including McCoy’s, BTC Builds, Baker Construction, Teinert Construction, West Texas AGC, Imperial Construction and Sedalco Construction.
For more information on the program, contact cgonzalez@rangercollege.edu or 254-9681074.
Ranger Outreach Specialist Kristina Betz said the new program is just one of many surprising opportunities found in the college’s Stephenville campus located at 1835 West Lingleville Road.
“I didn’t know how much we offer until I got a job here,” she admitted.
In addition to the Construction Management Program, the college also offers several workforce programs, such as machining, welding, cosmetology, nursing, EMT, CDL training and an upcoming ESports Program tentatively starting in August.
They also recently started in-person Heart Saver and Healthcare Provider Certification training. These include Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Heart Saver CPR and First Aid. For more information on those offerings, email ce@rangercollege.edu or call 254-968-1085.
The campus is converted with classrooms suited to the courses and features a comfortable atmosphere and a food pantry accessible to students and employees.
Betz, as a graduate of a community college and a new advocate to Ranger, said the college’s biggest benefit is that it’s community supported.
“We support the students as well as the community they’re in,” Betz said of community colleges. “We get to consider things such as: What can we offer the community as far as classes? How can we make things more affordable? How can we get the graduates that come through here jobs in the community and keep everything local?”
“We are continuously looking for community input on what classes they would like to see offered at Ranger College,” Betz added.
She also encouraged anyone looking for education options to come tour the campus because a passing glimpse wouldn’t let them know about the infrastructure and what’s being offered inside. She also said it’s a great opportunity to showcase the supportive environment the college and its staff provide to students.
For more information, visit rangercollege.edu or call 254-918-7232.