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Hill College Names Longtime Instructor Dean Of Instruction Hill College has named welding instructor and program coordinator Brian Bennett as the new dean of instruction for the business and industry pathway. “Brian is invested in the college and the community,” said Hill College Vice President of Instruction Dr. Kerry Schindler. “He is smart and personable, and he has a drive to be successful. He is and will continue to be an asset to Hill College and all of our service area.” As dean, Bennett will oversee administrative and managerial duties of all the business and industry pathway programs, which include agriculture, automotive technology, business administration, HVAC, industrial maintenance, office administration technology and welding. Welding instructor Joe Price has replaced Bennett as the welding program’s district coordinator.
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Hill College To Provide Financial Assistance With Reskilling Grant Hill College recently received a $112,500 Texas Reskilling Grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). The grant is specifically designed to support displaced Texas workers who need to reskill or upskill to get back into the workforce and to support students who have previously stepped out of higher education complete a postsecondary credential. Hill College identified 49 workforce credentials aligned with the top targeted occupations for its service area and the state of Texas, which include programs providing degrees and certifications for occupations in construction and mechanical technology, law enforcement, health care, business administration and professional services, information technology, welding, fire science, emergency medical services and education.