Permian Strategic Partnership Invests $10 Million in new Career and Technical Education Center at Midland CollegeOctober 28, 2026

via Permian Strategic Partnership

The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) is partnering with other community organizations to bring a new $77 million Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center to Midland College. The PSP is investing $10 million to support the expansion of Midland College’s workforce training programs, providing students and adult learners with modern learning equipment, and strengthening partnerships with local employers.

“Equipping our workforce with high-quality education and industry-aligned training is critical to the long-term success of the Permian Basin,” said Tracee Bentley, President and CEO of the PSP. “We are proud to join our philanthropic partners in investing in the next generation of skilled workers, creating meaningful pathways for students to pursue high-demand, high-wage careers while strengthening the workforce that will drive our region forward.”

Through this project, Midland College will expand its Applied Technology and Health Sciences programs, bringing more training opportunities for high-demand jobs to students. The Center will also expand dual-credit programs for high school students and provide students and adult learners with modernized technology and resources.

“Ensuring our students have access to a real-world learning environment that reflects industry standards is critical to their success in the workforce,” said Dr. Damon Kennedy, President of Midland College. “This CTE facility will allow for the expansion of our Applied Technology and Health Sciences programs, allowing Midland College to serve more students in the region and prepare them for high-wage and high-demand jobs.”

Midland College’s CTE Center is expected to add capacity for approximately 3,000 students and will offer instruction in 15 courses.