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Training & Education Options in Houston

The Gulf Coast is home to great education and training facilities where you can get the skills needed to enter this dynamic and growing industry. These skills training programs are the first step to an exciting career.

Energize Houston

Get education and training for many Petrochemical jobs. These Houston-area schools offer 2-year associate's degrees along with industry certificates to get you the skills that can get you working in as little as 9 months. And don't forget to check out Energize Houston's scholarships page

Community College

Alvin Community College

Alvin, TX

Brazosport College

Lake Jackson, TX

College of the Mainland

Texas City, TX

Galveston College

Galveston, TX

Houston Community College

Multiple Locations

Lee College

Multiple Locations

Lone Star College

Multiple Locations

San Jacinto College

Multiple Locations

Wharton County Junior College

Multiple Locations

Community College Location
Alvin Community College Alvin, TX
Brazosport College Lake Jackson, TX
College of the Mainland Texas City, TX
Galveston College Galveston, TX
Houston Community College Multiple Locations
Lee College Multiple Locations
Lone Star College Multiple Locations
San Jacinto College Multiple Locations
Wharton County Junior College Multiple Locations

Local Universities

Get trained for your career at gulf coast schools offering 4-year degrees. They provide a great education to get you started in the Petrochem industry. Many have night classes or online programs to help you balance school and your busy lifestyle.  

4-Year Programs

Lamar University

Beaumont, TX

Rice University

Houston, TX

Texas A&M University

College Station, TX

University of Houston

Houston, TX

University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX

4-Year Programs Location
Lamar University Beaumont, TX
Rice University Houston, TX
Texas A&M University College Station, TX
University of Houston Houston, TX
University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX

Certification and Licensurers

Explore your options to earn a certificate, certification, or professional license. Often times you can complete a certification in as little as 6 months. A certification that will set you apart in the hiring process.

Industry Associations Location
American Academy of Environmental Engineers
American Production and Inventory Control Society
American Society for Quality
American Welding Society
Construction and Maintenance Education Foundation (CMEF) La Porte, TX
Texas Board of Professional Engineers

Training & Education

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Visit Energize Houston to find a college near you that's offering degree or certificate programs you're interested in. 


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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Sarah Juarez

I'm working towards my Associate's degree in Environmental Science. I love my classes!