Redefining Careers and Reshaping Futures

space biopharm handling program launch

San Jac launches training program to support space-based pharmaceutical recovery

San Jac and Intuitive Machines are developing a biopharmaceutical material handling program to prepare technicians to manage pharmaceuticals returned from space. This initiative marks a major step toward a commercial pipeline for space-based medication development.

Former engineer finds second career in cancer data management

Roland Rodriguez loved being a chemical engineer. Frankly, after three decades in the petrochemical industry with a good paycheck, he wasn’t considering a change. Then came 2020. With projects suspended at his Houston engineering firm, Rodriguez got laid off.

See how Roland's story ends.

That’s when I started reevaluating the role of work in my life. I started looking for something with a deeper meaning.”

Roland Rodriguez

Cancer Data Management Alumnus

Rodriguez’s year-long job search led him to the perfect opportunity to reskill: San Jac’s cancer data management program.

San Jacinto College expands nationally recognized cancer data management program nationwide

As cancer cases reach record highs, San Jac expanded its cancer data management program to students nationwide in June 2025. Oncology data specialists document the full history, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of U.S. cancer patients — advancing research and treatment and improving cancer prevention and screening. San Jac’s program is the first accredited by the National Cancer Registrars Association.

Abacus Employees complete ESL Training with San Jac

San Jacinto College celebrates 23 graduates in workplace ESL partnership with Abacus

San Jac is providing customized English as a second language training for Abacus Plumbing HVAC installers. In spring 2025, the 10-week intensive course helped 23 HVAC technicians learn speaking, customer relations, and soft skills while earning a certificate.

"We developed a curriculum that fit their needs based on the work they do day-to-day," said Roberto Mendez, adult education grants director.

Student send letters to Cancer Patients

English professor collaborates with Dear Jack Foundation to promote kindness

Beginning in fall 2024, English professor Dr. Bryan Corbin and his students used their words to share hope and understanding with cancer patients — a simple act of kindness to make a profound impact. Collaborating with the Dear Jack Foundation, students crafted letters for patients from late teens to 30s, some dealing with terminal illness.

students who wrote the dear jack letters

San Jacinto College CPET hosts training open house for industry professionals

An incumbent training open house in spring 2025 showcased the high-quality training and facilities at San Jac’s LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical, Energy, & Technology. Industry experts shared the value of giving their employees hands-on training in a controlled environment.

Check out some of our other proud moments from the past year.