Amarillo College has been awarded $500,000 through the Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education (TRUE) Grant Program to expand short-term workforce training in high-demand business and technology fields.The competitive grant is part of a $9.9 million statewide investment announced by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to help public higher education institutions create, redesign, and expand industry-aligned training programs that can be completed in six months or less.

Amarillo College’s Innovation Outpost became a hub of exploration and discovery last Tuesday as more than 50 students, educators, and community members gathered for an immersive cybersecurity experience. Hosted by the College’s Computer Information Systems (CIS) program, the event featured live cyberattack simulations, industry-grade analytics tools, and a “Lunch and Learn” spotlighting AC student Zai’Chanel Anderson.