TSUS Polk County Center

August 14, 2024


TSUS Polk County Center

(LIVINGSTON) – The Texas State University System (TSUS) held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony today to inaugurate the Polk County Center, a joint educational venture in Livingston between Lamar State College Orange, Lamar State College Port Arthur, and Lamar Institute of Technology – known collectively as the Lamar State Colleges.

Starting this fall, the new education center, located in Livingston, will offer a diverse range of courses and training programs offered jointly by the State Colleges, including:

  • Adult Education
  • Nurse Aide certificate program
  • Teaching programs
  • Business programs, including Cosmetology Operator, Business Administration and Management, Real Estate Management, Construction Management, and Entrepreneurship
  • Workforce and Continuing Education courses, including CPR, ESL, Insurance Training, Medication Aide, Quickbooks, and Phlebotomy
  • CDL/Truck Driving

“The TSUS Polk County Center looks forward to offering education and technical training for in-demand jobs that lead to high wages and a well-prepared workforce,” said Kristin Walker, Executive Director of the Center. “The Polk County Center will be an agent of change, transforming lives through student-centered resources, small class sizes, and affordable tuition.

The grand opening of the Polk County Center, located at 1015 US Highway 59, featured a ribbon-cutting event, tours of the facility, and opportunities to meet the team that will be instrumental in providing high-quality education and training.

For more information about the TSUS Polk County Center, please visit pcc.tsus.edu or (936) 268-3048.

About the Texas State University System

The Texas State University System is the state’s first university system, with seven institutions serving more than 90,000 students from far West Texas to the Gulf Coast. Established in 1911, the mission of TSUS is to provide high-quality, affordable degree and credential programs to meet the needs of Texas’ diverse and fast-growing economy.

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