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On a Sunday afternoon, when the restaurant is typically closed, the Chick-fil-A in Deer Park opened its doors to students from the HCC Interpreting Training/American Sign Language (ASL) program. Ten student members of the ASL Honor Society were there to teach the language of inclusion—showing hearing employees how to communicate with their four Deaf co-workers. For the HCC students, it was community service, professional training and something far more personal all at once.

Across the U.S., the future of work is being reshaped at an unprecedented pace. Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence are transforming industries, redefining jobs and accelerating the demand for new skills. Yet at the same time, millions of Americans continue to face persistent barriers — poverty, housing instability and limited access to education — that stand in the way of meaningful economic mobility.

For international students at Houston City College (HCC), studying abroad is more than an academic pursuit. It’s a daily exercise in adaptation, resilience and discovery. Representing more than 130 countries, they are a vital part of the college’s global community. A new video campaign, “Real Journeys,” is now sharing their stories.

HCC has been nationally recognized as one of the “Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges 2026” by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD), in partnership with The EDULedger.

Caressa Brown can hardly contain her excitement as she describes how she will spend her summer. The HCC VICEROY Scholar has been selected to intern at the U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia—becoming the first HCC student ever chosen for the prestigious VICEROY ENVOY internship.

Four HCC VICEROY Scholars have been selected as poster competition finalists at the 2026 VICEROY Symposium, hosted by the College of William & Mary, April 14–16. The VICEROY Symposium brings together scholars, faculty, and national security stakeholders from across the country to showcase student research aligned with Department of Defense workforce needs.

This summer, Leslie Trevino, a scholar in the Virtual Institute for Cyber and Electromagnetic Spectrum Research and Employment (VICEROY) Program at HCC, will make history working with the Department of Defense as the first HCC scholar selected for the VICEROY MAVEN Internship.

HCC is joining institutions across the country in celebrating Community College Month, a national campaign that spotlights the vital role community and technical colleges play in driving workforce development and expanding economic opportunity.

HCC invites prospective students and families to Eagle Preview Day on Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at select HCC campuses across the district.

When Brittaney Wilmore reflects on her path to a career in broadcast journalism, she credits HCC with giving her more than an education. It gave her confidence, community and a clear sense of direction.