Boerne - Fair Oaks Ranch | October 2025

Education

BY JARRETT WHITENER

Alamo Colleges District to bring new programs to Boerne

A new Alamo Colleges District facility is coming to the Boerne area, near I-10 and Headwind Road. The Northwest Education and Training Cen- ter, or NWETC, is funded through 2017 bonds approved by Bexar County voters. Planned construction includes a 42,000-square-foot facility with 11 classrooms and approximately 12 lab areas, according to the Alamo Colleges District. The overview Through business and community partnerships, the NWETC will serve as a resource by oering general business and leadership services for local employers, according to its website. Academic and workforce oerings include: • Adult basic education and literacy • Recognized certication programs • Cybersecurity • IT management and data science The NWETC will help the Alamo Colleges District in its eort to provide residents with the opportunity to earn a degree or certicate, or train for high-wage jobs, according to the district website. The impact Heather Willis, Boerne ISD director of career and technical education, said the new facility will enhance opportunities for students currently enrolled in dual credit courses as well as for gradu- ates pursuing postsecondary education. “As our closest institution of higher educa- tion—located 22 miles and approximately 35 minutes away—Northwest Vista has provided critical support in expanding access to higher

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The Northwest Education and Training Center is planned to open in the Boerne area in 2027.

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education opportunities for our students,” she said. “The upcoming construction of the Alamo Colleges Northwest Education and Training Center within our district boundaries marks a signicant advancement.” The NWETC is one of four capital improvement projects for Northwest Vista College, and the nal expansion to be completed, according to the campus website. A groundbreaking ceremony was held in 2022, and construction began in July 2025. The estimated completion date for the project is February 2027.

Once completed, the campus will be 42,000 square feet and feature 11 classrooms and 12 lab areas.

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