Courtesy Joana Santillana, (Laredo, Texas)-The Laredo College Adult Education & Literacy Department was recently awarded two grants by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) totaling over $1.3 million to offer free programs and services to residents of Webb, Zapata and Jim Hogg counties. The college received the Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Grant for $988,025. Funded

Courtesy Joana Santillana, (Laredo, Texas)-Laredo College and the Consulate General of Mexico in Laredo have once again partnered in a collaborative effort to provide educational opportunities to local students.On Wednesday, July 17, the consulate–in partnership with the Instituto Cultural Mexicano de Laredo, Grupo ALFA and Transportes FEMA–presented Laredo College with a $12,000 donation through IME

Courtesy Maria Salas, (Laredo, Texas)-Orchestrating excellence in healthcare education Laredo College Medical Assistant Program Director Graciela Gonzales orchestrates success in her students through her unwavering commitment to education and healthcare. Her journey from music educator at United High School to healthcare professional highlights not only her dedication to both fields but also showcases how she

Courtesy Christian Ocampo, (Laredo, Texas)-With dreams grander than Europa, the fourth moon of Jupiter, our mere solar system is not enough to contain the massive ambition of Laredo College students. With these ambitions in mind, Laredo College always works to support and provide students with as many opportunities as possible. Through the collaboration between Texas

Courtesy Joana Santillana, (Laredo, Texas)-Orientation leader welcomes new students, bids farewell to Laredo College both humble and aware of his strengths, Aldair Ortega worked as a student employee with the LC Student Life Office before graduating this spring and receiving the Student Employee of the Year Award. His easy-to-talk-to attitude and willingness to help were

Courtesy Joana Santillan, (Laredo, Texas)-Laredo College’s annual Memorial Day Observance on May 27 was a beautiful tribute to our nation’s fallen heroes. Local veterans and community members gathered on this special day to honor, remember and mourn the men and women who lost their lives while serving in our six branches of the military. This

Courtesy Joana Santillana, (Laredo, Texas)-After preparing and eagerly anticipating the much-awaited day, more than a thousand students, along with their friends and families, gathered at the Sames Auto Arena for Laredo College’s Commencement on Friday, May 10. Among their closest loved ones, Palomino graduates proudly donned their graduation regalia as they walked across the stage

Courtesy Maria Salas, (Laredo, Texas)-Laredo College, in partnership with Workforce Solutions for South Texas and the City of Laredo Economic Development Department, will once again host the 2024 Laredo CARES Spring Job Fair at LC Maravillo Gym on Thursday April 25, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Recognizing the ongoing employment needs within our