Career Focus

HCC President Dr. Daria J. Willis has announced two major gifts to support construction and programming of the college's Workforce Development and Skilled Trades Center (WDTC), set to break ground this fall. A Columbia-based family and Apple Ford Lincoln of Columbia have committed a combined $1.2 million to the WDTC. Chip Doetsch, president of Apple Ford says, "The trajectory of this college and this community are limitless, and we are proud to be a part of its exceptional future." Read More!

We all have different needs, wants, responsibilities, and challenges. For every reason you believe you can't reach your dream — Howard Community College says, yes you can! From enrollment to completion, we help navigate solutions that can remove barriers and make education accessible to all. Learn more about financial aid, housing and transportation assistance, HCC's learning communities, and more!

There are several reasons why students are opting out of college or not returning to complete their degree. We all have different needs, wants, responsibilities, and challenges. For every reason you believe you can't reach your dream — Howard Community College says, yes you can! Learn more!

Howard Community College has announced the launch of a new surgical technician apprenticeship program designed to give aspiring healthcare professionals the foundational knowledge and skills needed to work in a hospital operating room environment.