It is all over the news that the future of our economy and the current job market is in large part based on skills not learned from a traditional four year institution. Perhaps it is time to consider another route, and to get training in a field that guarantees gainful employment; or, to just broaden your horizons. For those of you considering this, there are a variety of great schools in Katy.

Houston Community College
Cinco Ranch
4242 South Mason Road
Houston, Texas 77450
713-718-5757
www.hccs.edu

Houston Community College
Katy Mills
25403 Kingsland Blvd.
Katy, Texas 77494
281-644-6080
wwwhccs.edu

Houston Community College
Westgate Center
1550 Foxlake Drive
Houston, Texas 77084
713-718-5757
www.hccs.edu

Houston Community College offers courses that lead to an Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) in fields such as cosmetology, computer science, filmmaking and audio visual, lifestyle arts and design, architecture, construction and manufacturing technology, human development and life skills, and business, financial and legal studies.

Spencer Training and Testing Development, Inc.
23930 Westheimer Parkway
Katy, Texas 77494
877-270-0874
www.spencersschool.com
Real estate education for real estate sales person, real estate broker, loan officer, mortgage brokerage, loan processing, appraiser and inspector licensing.

Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center
2501 S. Mason Road, Suite 290
Katy, Texas 77450
281-206-2150
www.kvpac.org
Classes and programs for all ages from pre-K to adults in Theater, Visual Arts, and Music.

ITT Technical Institute
2950 South Gessner
Houston, Texas 77063
www2.itt-tech.edu
This location has schools of information technology, electronics technology, drafting and design, business, and criminal justice.

Bill Reid Aviation School
24215 FM1093 Road
Richmond, Texas 77406
281-341-9641
Flying lessons and aviation instruction.

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