Business Partners

Business Partners

The business partnerships forged at San Jacinto College help shape the future of industry and innovation. Looking to build a lasting community? Give your future employees hands-on training? Contribute to Texas’ economic growth? Partner with San Jac today.

The Power of Partnership

Internship programs, career fairs, advisory committees — there are countless ways to partner with San Jac. See what you can do for your business, your community, and your future employees with these partnership opportunities.
1,500+
Local business leaders partnering with San Jac to bridge the education-workforce divide.
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34+
Customized trainings designed specifically for San Jacinto companies each year.
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Employer career fairs and events held
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Business Meeting

Workforce Training

As the saying goes, change is the only constant. How are you helping your employees keep their skills fresh? As a local business leader, you want your team to innovate, push boundaries, and stay ahead of the curve. Find out how we can help.
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First Class Training Centers

We take our business partnerships seriously so we have dedicated training centers that we hope will exceed your expectations.
Biotechnology Center

Biotechnology Center

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BIOTECHNOLOGY CENTER
San Jacinto College has partnered with the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT), making San Jac the exclusive provider of NIBRT-licensed training in the southern part of the United States. The training program offers regional biopharmaceutical training for new hires quickly, safely, and for a lower cost. 
The LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical, Energy, and Technology (CPET)

The LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical, Energy, and Technology (CPET)

Explore Maritime
CPET is a central hub for the petrochemical industry, supported by partnerships with hundreds of industry leaders. CPET’s expert partners give students hands-on experiences, provide innovative technologies, and help make the greater Houston area the “Energy Capital of the World.”
Maritime Technology and Training Center

Maritime Technology and Training Center

Explore Maritime
The impressive waterfront campus covers everything from entry-level deckhands to unlimited tonnage masters. Our courses are USCG approved and STCW compliant. You'll find three full-mission bridge simulators and engine room simulator, simulation labs and suite, along with an aquatic training facility.
The EDGE Center

The EDGE Center

Reach New Heights
Drone flight operations. Composites technologies. Non-destructive testing. At San Jacinto College’s EDGE Center, you can access training sessions that will help your team learn these latest aerospace technologies and more.

More Ways to Partner With San Jac

 
Small Business Development Center

Develop Your Entrepreneurial Mindset

At the Small Business Development Center

Have a great business idea? Head to the Small Business Development Center for one-on-one business advising services and workshops. We’ll help you with every step of starting and building a business — from applying for loans to creating marketing strategies. Contact the center today!

Consulting locations: North Campus, the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, Pearland Chamber of Commerce, and Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce.

Employees Texas Workforce Commission Grant

Fund Your Business Trainings

With a Texas Workforce Commission Grant

If your employees are ready to upskill, we can help. With a grant from the Texas Workforce Commission’s Skills Development Fund (SDF), you can give your workers the experience and training they need to boost their skills. Learn more about the SDF with these resources:

San Jacinto College Vendor

Become a San Jac Vendor

By Placing — and Winning — a Bid
Our cross-campus vendors help make San Jacinto College the place to be. Explore our vendor site to learn more about the bidding process, requirements, and how to support the college’s mission.
Science Building

Advisory Committees

Want to help train the next generation of business leaders? Join an advisory committee to shape curriculum and get students workforce-ready. Find out more!
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LOOKING TO HIRE?

 

Find Your Next Employee

The Career and Transfer Department partners with employers and the community to connect them with qualified candidates for internships, externships, and jobs. We help students and alumni bridge education with employment and support lifelong career development. If you're interested in partnering with us, sign up on the San Jac Works job database. Once you’re registered, you can post job openings on the database!

Need some help getting started? Use our easy Employer Account Instructions Guide

San Jac Works Job Database

 

Find Your Next Employee

The Career and Transfer Department partners with employers and the community to connect them with qualified candidates for internships, externships, and jobs. We help students and alumni bridge education with employment and support lifelong career development. If you're interested in partnering with us, sign up on the San Jac Works job database. Once you’re registered, you can post job openings on the database!

Need some help getting started? Use our easy Employer Account Instructions Guide

San Jac Works Job Database

 

Disclaimers and Policies for Employers

San Jacinto College Career and Transfer, job database called San Jac Works website provides a central location for on-campus and off-campus employers to post jobs or internships for San Jac students/alumni.

All job listings are posted and/or approved at the discretion of the San Jac Career and Transfer Office staff. We reserve the right to reject job postings that appear to be “fraudulent” or “scams,” or positions that discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, disabled or Vietnam Era veteran status, disability, or gender. The San Jac Career and Transfer Office also reserves the right to refuse to post jobs that do not support the interests of the San Jacinto College.

Third Party Recruiter Policies

If you are a third-party recruiter or if you charge any fees associated with the hiring process, such as purchasing products, membership fees, etc., we will be unable to provide you any services at this time.

For more information, please refer to the San Jacinto College Recruiting Procedures for Employers.

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Apprenticeship Crosswalks

Preparing students for the workforce takes a village. Our apprenticeship program pairs students across industries with community partners like you to give them the hands-on training they need.
Apprentice Crosswalk Matrix 1Apprentice Crosswalk Matrix 2Apprenticeship Crosswalks and Workforce Courses
Apprentice Crosswalk Matrix 1 Apprentice Crosswalk Matrix 2 Apprenticeship Crosswalks and Workforce Courses

Partnerships Built With Care

Headshot of Assistant Vice Chancellor Shelley Rinehart
We’re here to help our industry partners get the workforce they need by giving students hands-on experiences designed by their future employers.”
Shelley Rinehart
Shelley Rinehart is a San Jac leader (and alum) who helps drive and support the college’s business partnerships. With nearly 20 years of experience enabling student success and forging lasting relationships with local businesses, Shelley exemplifies the strong partnership all employer partners can expect to get from San Jac.

 

Contact Us

Reach out to us at Industry.partners@sjcd.edu to become a trusted San Jac partner.