outh Texas College is set to develop a dental hygiene program, micro-credential classes and a regional healthcare center with the help of a $1 million grant over the next three years.
“We have been contemplating, since I arrived here two and a half years ago, to pursue those high end, high demand, high pay programs and dental hygiene was certainly on the top of our list,” STC President Ricardo Solis said. “We were elated to hear that finally, we were notified last month, and now we are ready to go ahead and implement it aggressively.”
The grant comes from the U.S Department of Labor and is specifically aimed to serve non-traditional learners and workers in McAllen and the Valley by engaging with marginalized and underrepresented groups in educational programs.
It also aims to foster inclusive programs and collaborative partnerships with community organizations.
Dr. Jayson Valerio, the STC regional healthcare liaison, said the main goal of the grant is to build a future healthcare workforce for the Valley.
Source: South Texas College to develop dental hygiene program / myRGV.com