Expanding Horizons: Featured Programs at COM

Launching Summer 2024
Tuition-free program

CNC is the automated control of machining tools and 3D printers by means of computer programs and commands. In CNC systems, computers play a crucial role in controlling and managing the operations of machine tools. This program is funded by the Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education (TRUE) Grant.

CNC technology is widely used across various industries for automated precision machining and manufacturing processes.

CNC plays a significant role in diverse industries such as:

• Aerospace to manufacture components for aircraft and spacecraft, including complex and precision parts.
• Automotive machining in the production of automotive components, such as engine parts, transmission components and body parts.
• Medical device manufacturing to produce intricate and precise components for medical devices and equipment.
• Oil and gas to manufacture components for the oil and gas industry, such as valves, pumps and drilling equipment.

Visit com.edu/ce/industrial-craft/cnc-machinist.html to learn more.

Launching Fall 2024

Are you passionate about the art of cooking? Ready to turn your love for food into a rewarding career? Look no further! COM’s new Culinary Arts program offers a delectable blend of hands-on experience, expert instruction, and real-world skills to ignite your culinary passion and prepare you for success in the fast-growing industry.

Whether your dream is to open your own restaurant, work in a top-tier kitchen, or explore culinary entrepreneurship, our program equips you with the tools to succeed. Gain insight into the latest culinary trends and techniques, staying ahead of the curve in this dynamic and evolving field. Roll up your sleeves and get cooking from day one with our immersive, hands-on curriculum. Put your skills to the test in a real-world kitchen environment, preparing you for the fast-paced demands of professional culinary settings. Collaborate with fellow aspiring chefs, fostering a supportive community dedicated to culinary excellence. Ignite your passion for food and turn your culinary dreams into reality with our Culinary Arts program. Enroll today and savor the journey to culinary greatness!

To learn more, visit com.edu/academics/culinary.

Launching Fall 2024

COM’s Dental Hygiene program was designed to educate future dental hygienists to address the oral health needs of our diverse community.

Dental hygienists are the preventative specialists of the dental field. They examine patients for signs of oral diseases, such as gingivitis and provide patient care, including taking x-rays, scaling and oral
hygiene instruction.

Qualities of individuals who seek to enter the field of dental hygiene typically include having a caring nature, wanting to help others and working collaboratively to improve the oral and overall health of the patients they serve. Skills utilized daily by dental hygienists include manual dexterity, detailed assessment, interpersonal communication and critical thinking.

Visit com.edu/academics/dentalhygiene to learn more.

Newly Launched!
Tuition-free program

The Mitchell Chuoke Jr. Plumbing certificate is a pre-apprenticeship program and will provide individuals with the entry-level knowledge and skills to pursue an industry apprenticeship. This 80-hour program will cover residential and commercial aspects of the plumbing trade, emphasizing safety at no cost to the student. The program is generously funded by the Mitchell Chuoke Jr. Endowment and does require an application.

Upon completion of the pre-apprenticeship at COM, two pathways are available for consideration for students pursuing a career in the plumbing industry. Both union and non-union plumbing apprenticeships offer a combination of classroom instruction, on-the-job training, and 4,000 hours of required field experience to sit for the Tradesman Exam with the Texas State Board of Plumbing examiners. The 80-hour pre-apprenticeship training from COM will provide an advantage for all applicants.

With an endowment pledge of $1.3 million to offer the program tuition-free, nearly half of this amount has already been raised. Thanks to the generous donations from community supporters Charles and Mary Ellen
Doyle, Matt and Debra Doyle, the Patrick F. Doyle family, the Lawrence J. Del Papa family, Joe and Ellen Chuoke, Texas First Bank, Beau and Erin Yarbrough, and others, the program is set to be endowed, guaranteeing it will remain tuition-free for students.

To learn more, visit com.edu/ce/industrial-craft/plumbing-pre-apprenticeship.html.

Newly Launched!

The COM Radiologic Technology program prepares students for entry-level careers in the medical field. The program strives to provide the community with competent radiologic technologists who will demonstrate professionalism and clinical competency while providing compassionate and respectful care. The program is academically rigorous in anatomy, patient positioning, examination techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, radiation protection, patient care and communication skills.

A radiographer is a health care professional who takes images of the human body and assists physicians known as radiologists in interpreting the images to make a diagnosis of the patient’s condition. Radiographers may be employed in hospitals, clinics, urgent care centers, mobile radiographic units and surgery centers.

To learn more, visit com.edu/academics/radiologictechnology.

Set your sights on a rewarding future in the vibrant world of graphic arts. Start your transformative journey with our immersive program, where students delve into the intricacies of professional design practices, mastering everything from digital photo manipulation and web design to typography and computer illustration. Guided by experienced instructors, students harness the power of industry-standard hardware and software to bring their creative visions to life.

Through hands-on projects including logos, business packages, brochures, newsletters, billboards and websites, students craft a robust portfolio that reflects their unique talents and ambitions.

Learn more at, com.edu/academics/graphic-arts

Launching Fall 2025

Unlock your potential with our Surgical Technology program!

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in the dynamic world of health care? Dive into the fast-paced environment of the operating room and become a vital member of the surgical team as you master the intricate techniques and best practices essential for surgical interventions.