Free Alternative Teacher Certification information session to be held at San Jacinto College

PASADENA, Texas – The Continuing and Professional Development (CPD) division of San Jacinto College is offering a free information session about the Alternative Teacher Certification program, which provides the opportunity to become a certified teacher in the state of Texas.

“If you hold a bachelor’s degree, and would like to find out how to become a certified teacher, plan to attend,” said David Lewis, CPD director of business and professions. “Don’t be afraid to follow your passion if you’ve always wanted to be a teacher. It’s time to take action.”

Two information sessions will be held on the San Jacinto College North campus, located at 5800 Uvalde in Houston. The first is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10 and the second on Tuesday, April 14. Both sessions will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Chablis Restaurant located in the Slovacek Student Center. For more information about the Alternative Teacher Certification program and information session, please call 281-459-7119, or e-mail detra.johnson@sjcd.edu.

The Continuing and Professional Development division of San Jacinto College offers programs and courses for individuals to retain or advance in their jobs, or make career transitions. The division provides training to companies and their employees to meet employers’ demands for a highly skilled workforce, while helping incumbent workers reach their potential. For more information about CPD, please call 281-476-1839.

San Jacinto College serves more than 24,500 students in more than 140 degrees and certificates in university transfer and technical programs. The College also serves the community through workforce training. Students come with various goals and aspirations and we are committed to their success. San Jacinto College. Your Goals. Your College.

For more information about San Jacinto College, visit www.sanjac.edu or call 281-998-6150.