Del Mar College Public Events Calendar
Upcoming Virtual and In-person Events and Activities
WELCOME to the Events Calendar, which features events, training opportunities and activities offered by Del Mar College to the public .
Information is correct at the time of posting and supersedes previously posted information. For more details about scheduled events and activities, contact the respective office, program or department for which information is provided. Please check back often for updates.
Viking Fest 2026
Currently through Saturday, Nov. 14
Free Registration Underway for Viking Fest 5K Run/Walk
Before you know it , November will be here. What does that mean for Del Mar College and the whole Coastal Bend community? Viking Fest, which is scheduled Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Windward Campus located at 4101 Old Brownsville Rd. in Corpus Christi (78405). Among other activities during this event is the Viking 5K, one of the biggest free community races in the Coastal Bend and the official kickoff to DMC’s Third Annual Viking Fest. The event starts with the Kids 1K Fun Run beginning at 9 a.m., followed by the Viking 5K Run/Walk at 9:15 a.m. Last year, more than 1,000 runners and walkers participated, and organizers are excited to bring the Viking 5K back even bigger in 2026. Whether chasing a personal best, walking with friends or bringing the entire family, register now to be one of the first on the roster. The first 100 participants to sign up will receive exclusive Viking 5K swag, and the first 400 will receive a finisher medal. Participants of all ages and experience levels are welcome to run, walk or complete the course at their own pace. Various awards will be presented to 5K participants for top male and female runners and age groups. Organizers are even holding a best male and female Viking costume competition (see details and guidelines). After the race, stay for one of Del Mar College’s biggest community celebrations of the year – Viking Fest – from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring the Fifth Annual Día de los Muertos Welding Competition, food trucks and local vendors, music and entertainment, family-friendly activities, a massive industrial and workforce showcase, hands-on career and program demonstrations and interactive displays featuring high-demand careers, along with opportunities to explore Del Mar College programs that prepare students for Coastal Bend careers and beyond. More details about Viking Fest are coming soon; , but for now, register and get your running or walking shoes ready for the Viking 2026 5K.
• Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Viking 2026 5K Run/Walk.
• SAVE THE DATE: Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Third Annual Viking Fest at Del Mar College with details at delmar.edu/vikingfest/.
• Location: Del Mar College Windward Campus, 4101 Old Brownsville Rd. (78405), get online directions and a campus map.
• Cost: free registration for the 5K, free admission for Viking Fest, with food and vendor items available for purchase.
• Questions? For more details and event coordination, contact DMC Executive Director of Marketing & Events Jason Houlihan at jhouliha@delmar.edu or 361-698-6528.
Saturday, Nov. 14
Viking Fest Carries on the Tradition at Del Mar College’s Windward Campus
Tradition is part of The Viking Way, and on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Del Mar College will host its Third Annual Viking Fest on the Windward Campus to celebrate the people, programs and industry partnerships that power the Coastal Bend’s workforce. This family-friendly event gives area residents the opportunity to explore career pathways offered through the College’s industrial trades and technical programs while meeting vendors and industry partners throughout the festival. This year’s sponsors include Tesla and the Port of Corpus Christi, so come see Tesla’s Cybertruck and the Port’s Learning Lab to learn more about the opportunities these industry partners have to offer. Campus visitors can also interact with several other programs, Coastal Bend organizations and community partners, visit the food trucks, participate in the Viking 5K Run/Walk or Kids 1K Run (FREE registration and details) or dress the part to win the best male and female Viking costume contest. While attending Viking Fest, visit the competition site for the Fifth Annual Día de los Muertos Welding Competition, which draws high school- and college-age welders from across South Texas to complete for DMC scholarships, welding gear and other prizes and the bragging rights. The 2026 competition already has more than 350 registrants, reflecting the growing interest in welding and the important role DMC’s Welding Applied Technology Program plays in preparing skilled workers for regional employers. So, bring your whole crew and Viking spirit to Viking Fest and discover the journeys that await you at Del Mar College. Admission and the Viking 5K Run/Walk and Kids 1K are free with various costs for food truck and vendor products. Learn more about Viking Fest at delmar.edu/vikingfest.
• Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Viking Fest.
• Location: Del Mar College Windward Campus, 4101 Old Brownsville Rd., Corpus Christi, Texas (78405), get online directions and a campus map.
• Cost: free admittance to Viking Fest, free registration for the Viking 5K and Kids 1K and various costs for food truck and vendor products.
• Learn more at delmar.edu/vikingfest/.
• Questions? For more details and event coordination, contact DMC Executive Director of Marketing & Events Jason Houlihan at jhouliha@delmar.edu or 361-698-6528.
DMC Ccampus and Community Job Fair
Wednesday, Nov. 4
Fall 2026 Viking Connections Career Expo (All Majors) hosted by the Del Mar College Career Development Office
Whether you’re a current Viking, Del Mar College graduate or an area community member looking for part- or full-time employment or internships, DMC’s Career Development Office has scheduled its Fall 2026 Viking Connections Career Expo for All Majors on Wednesday, Nov. 4, on the Windward Campus (4101 Old Brownsville Rd., 78405). The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Emergency Training Building (FEMA Dome) with employers seeking individuals in all majors. If you’re ready to enter the workforce or seek a new job, start preparing to meet with nearly 40 area employers by updating your resume and printing several copies to share, honing your interview skills and selecting appropriate attire that demonstrates you’re “dressed for success.” Employers participating during the Career Expo currently include Angels of Care; Bexar County Sheriff’s Office; Buckeye Partners, LP; Chick-fil-A; City of Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department; Coastal Kitchens; Corpus Christi Fire Department; Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History; Corpus Christi Police Department and the CCPD MetroCom 911; Del Mar College Air Conditioning, Aviation, Automotive & Building Trades Department; Del Mar College Human Resources Office; Department of Family and Protective Services; ED HICKS IMPORTS; Global Energy Services Alliance; Goodwill Industries of South Texas; Junior Achievement of the Coastal Bend; Herrman and Herrman PLLC; KEDT TV and KEDT Radio (South Texas Public Broadcasting); Mike Shaw Toyota; Nondestructive Testing & Inspection (NVI); Port of Corpus Christi; Quincy Management - Corpus Christi; RALLY Credit Union; Scott Electric; SR Trident, Inc.; Steel Dynamics; Tejas Management Systems, Inc.; Texas Department of Public Safety; Tesla Gulf Coast Lithium Refinery; Turnstone EH&S, Inc.; U.S. Airforce Recruiting and Zachry Engineering Corporation. Don’t skip this opportunity to connect with Coastal Bend employers so you can “own your dreams” after attending the Viking Connections Career Expo at Del Mar College.
• Wednesday, Nov. 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., All Majors Viking Connections Career Expo at Del Mar College.
• Location: Emergency Training Building (FEMA Dome), DMC Windward Campus, 4101 Old Brownsville Rd. (78405), get online directions and a campus map.
• Participation: open to current DMC students, alumni and community members seeking employment.
• Cost: free.
• Questions? Contact DMC Career Development Coordinator Carmen Bosquez-Avelar at cbosquezavelar@delmar.edu or 361-698-2137.
Fine Arts & Cultural Events
Tuesday, Nov. 3
“Poetry as Remembrance: Voices, Memory & Día de los Muertos,” a poetry reading and conversation at Del Mar College
The annual holiday, Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, is a celebration and a time when families in Mexico and across the United States welcome back the spirits of deceased loved ones on Nov. 1-2. Often characterized by music and ofrendas or temporary altars with the deceased loved one’s favorite food, photos and other items that remind family members of those they have lost, poetry is another way to honor the dead. Join the Spanish Program with Del Mar College’s Department of Communications, Languages and Reading on Tuesday, Nov. 3, for “Poetry as Remembrance: Voices, Memory & Día de los Muertos,” a poetry reading and conversation scheduled from 10 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. in the White Library’s Studio @ 218 (Room 218) on the Heritage Campus. The event features poet and retired DMC Professor Emeritus of Political Science Elizabeth N. Flores, who was the College’s first Mexican American Studies Program coordinator, reading from her work via livestream from New Mexico. Afterward, current DMC adjunct faculty member in Speech Communication Claudia Morales, who also teaches Introduction to Mexican American Studies, will lead a conversation with Flores about poetry, memory and Día de los Muertos. Maria Mata, who coordinates the College’s Languages Lab, and Professor Javier Morin will co-lead the audience activity, “Bring a Poem, Bring a Memory,” with participants exploring poetry, memory and Día de los Muertos during this engaging recognition of the holiday. Guests are encouraged to bring a favorite poem, short piece of writing, quotation or passage connected to someone or something they wish to remember and honor. This event is free and open to the public, so bring a poem or memory of a loved one to share as part of Día de los Muertos at Del Mar College.
• Tuesday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m. to 12:20 p.m., “Poetry as Remembrance: Voices, Memory & Día de los Muertos,” a Poetry Reading and Conversation.
• Location: Studio @ 218 (Room 218), White Library, Del Mar College Heritage Campus, 101 Baldwin Blvd. (78404), get online directions and a campus map.
• Cost: free.
• Questions? Contact DMC Spanish Professor Javier Morin at jmorin@delmar.edu or 361-698-1582
Thursday, Nov. 5
Del Mar College Music faculty member and pianist David Sutanto and guest clarinetist Ivan Petruzziello in concert
Guest musician and clarinetist Ivan Petruzziello and Del Mar College Music faculty member Dr. David Sutanto, professor of piano, will perform a concert featuring the works of Johannes Brahms, Andrés Alén and Donato Lovreglio on Thursday, Nov. 5, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Wolfe Recital Hall on the Heritage Campus. The program includes the Corpus Christi premiere of Alén’s piece, Sonata for Clarinet and Piano. Both Dr. Sutanto and Petruzziello perform as principal players for the Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra. Additionally, Petruzziello serves as an assistant principal clarinetist for the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. These acclaimed musicians’ piano and clarinet performance at Del Mar College is free and open to the public.
• Thursday, Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m., Piano and Clarinet Concert at Del Mar College.
• Location: Wolfe Recital Hall (adjacent to Viking Hall), Del Mar College Heritage Campus, 101 Baldwin Blvd. (78404), get online directions and a campus map.
• Cost: free.
• Questions? Contact Music faculty member Dr. David Sutanto at dsutanto@delmar.edu or the DMC Music Office at 361-698-1214 or music@delmar.edu.
Thursday, Nov. 5, and Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 6-7 and Nov. 13-14
Del Mar Drama presents the musical comedy Little Shop of Horrors
First hitting Off-Broadway in 1982 and then the movie theaters four years later, that famous line may come to mind … “Feed me, Seymour, feed me!” If you have an appetite for musicals and love comedy, Del Mar Drama presents the smash musical comedy, Little Shop of Horrors, as its fall production in November in the Sue Sellors Finley Theater on the Heritage Campus. Based on the book and lyrics by Howard Ashman with music by Alan Menken, the production opens Thursday, Nov. 5, with a 12:30 p.m. matinee and continues Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 6-7 and Nov. 13-14, with curtain time at 7:30 p.m. each night. Get back to your humorous roots as sad sack Seymour Kleborn’s fortunes take a turn for the better when a singing, talking, flesh-eating plant arrives in his florist shop on Skid Row. Naming the foul-mouthed R&B singing plant after his co-worker and crush, the persistent plant Audrey II promises unending fame and fortune as long as Seymour keeps feeding the demanding plant blood. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out-of-this-world origins and intent on global domination. Don’t miss this comical extraterrestrial experience. This production may contain mature content that may not be appropriate for some audience members. Little Shop of Horrors is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International, and all authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI (www.mtishows.com). Tickets are now on sale online at delmardrama.ludus.com/ and range from $5 to $15. The Drama Box Office opens one hour prior to each performance with ticket sales on an availability basis. Get your tickets now before they’re eaten up.
• Thursday, Nov. 5, 12:30 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 6-7 and Nov. 13-14, Del Mar Drama’s Production of Little Shop of Horrors.
• Special Production Night: Friday, Nov. 13: Coastal Bend Student Night with FREE admission for all students showing a valid ID at the Drama Box Office. Post-show reception with faculty and student meet-and-greet.
• Location: Sue Sellors Finley Theatre, Fine Arts Center, Del Mar College Heritage Campus, 101 Baldwin Blvd. (78404), get online directions and a campus map.
• Cost: $5 for DMC students with a valid ID, $10 for DMC employees, seniors and active military and $15 general admission. Tickets available online at delmardrama.ludus.com/ or at the Drama Box Office one hour before each performance.
• Questions? Contact the Art & Drama Department Office at 361-698-1216 or drama@delmar.edu.
Sunday, Nov. 8
Corpus Christi Chamber Orchestra at Del Mar College in concert
As a concert not to be missed, join the Corpus Christi Chamber Orchestra at Del Mar College for its second performance of the season Sunday, Nov. 8, beginning at 4 p.m. in Richardson Performance Hall on the Heritage Campus. Serving as the DMC Music Department’s community ensemble, the orchestra includes the talent of students, faculty and community musicians from around the Coastal Bend. Conducted by DMC Music faculty member R. Todd Ehle, the orchestra will perform the Fidelio Overture, Op. 72, by Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Schubert’s Symphony No. 3 in D Major, along with other works. The concert is free and open to the public.
• Sunday, Nov. 8, 4 p.m., Corpus Christi Chamber Orchestra at Del Mar College in Concert.
• Location: Richardson Performance Hall, Del Mar College Heritage Campus, 101 Baldwin Blvd. (78404), get online directions and a campus map.
• Cost: free.
• Questions? Contact DMC Music faculty member Todd Ehle at 361-698-1223 or tehle@delmar.edu or the DMC Music Office at 361-698-1214 or music@delmar.edu.
Thursday, Nov. 12
Del Mar College Wind Ensemble in Concert
The Del Mar College Wind Ensemble and Dr. Abel Ramirez, DMC Music faculty member and conductor, will perform a concert of wind band music on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m. at Richardson Performance Hall on the Heritage Campus. The concert includes works by Vaughan Williams, Holst, Ungar, Grainger and more. Former DMC Music faculty member Dennis Richardson will serve as guest conductor on the program. Don’t miss the evening of great wind band music. The concert is free and open to the public.
• Thursday, Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m., Del Mar College Wind Ensemble in Concert.
• Location: Richardson Performance Hall, Del Mar College Heritage Campus, 101 Baldwin Blvd. (78404), get online directions and a campus map.
• Cost: free.
• Questions? Contact DMC Music faculty member Dr. Abel Ramirez at 361-698-1608 or aramirez136@delmar.edu or the DMC Music Office at 361-698-1214 or music@delmar.edu.
Saturday, Nov. 14
Poiesis Quartet in concert at Del Mar College and presented by the Corpus Christi Chamber Music Society
Celebrated for its “multifaceted artistry” and “brilliantly idiomatic” programming according to The New York Times, the Poiesis Quartet will perform in Del Mar College’s Wolfe Recital Hall on the Heritage Campus on Saturday, Nov. 14, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Presented by the Corpus Christi Chamber Music Society (CCCMS), the critically acclaimed ensemble’s list of accomplishments includes winning the 2026 Cleveland Quartet Award and the First Prize and Commission Prize during the 2025 Banff International String Quartet Competition. In 2023, the Poiesis Quartet was also named the Grand Prize and Lift Every Voice Prize winner of the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition as well as the Gold Medal and BIPOC Prize winner at the 2023 St. Paul String Quartet Competition. In May 2024, the quartet joined the Concert Artists Guild roster for North American management as winners of the Louis and Susan Meisel Competition. Learn more about the Poiesis Quartet by visiting the ensemble’s website at poiesisquartet.com/. Tickets will be available at the door the evening of the concert. For more details, visit the CCCMS’s website at www.corpuschristichambermusic.org.
• Saturday, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m., Corpus Christi Chamber Music Society presents the Poiesis Quartet.
• Location: Wolfe Recital Hall (adjacent to Viking Hall), Del Mar College Heritage Campus, 101 Baldwin Blvd. (78404), get online directions and a campus map.
• Cost: free for DMC students with valid student I.D., $5 for individuals age 25 and under and $30 general admission. Season tickets are also available (6 concerts plus bonus ticket) for $150. Tickets will be available at the door the evening of the concert.
• Questions? Visit the CCCMS website at www.corpuschristichambermusic.org, contact Patty Fagan-Miller at pfmiller@outlook.com or contact the DMC Music Office at 361-698-1214 or music@delmar.edu.
Currently through Wednesday, Nov. 18
Del Mar Art Faculty Art Show in Cain Gallery
Some of the finest art is created in Corpus Christi, including the work of Del Mar College’s nine current faculty with the Art Program. This fall’s exhibition, the Del Mar Art Faculty Art Show, features prints, drawings, photos, ceramics, sculptures and paintings and is on exhibit now through Wednesday, Nov. 18, in the Joseph A. Cain Memorial Art Gallery in the Fine Arts Center on the Heritage Campus. Experience the dynamic work of Loring Baker, Kalleen Chilcote, Kerstin Dale, Nate Ditzler, David Fuentes, Amorette Garza-Morales, Diana Peña, Elena “Rodz” Rodriguez and Mike Stephen. The exhibition includes nearly 50 pieces overall with several pieces of the artwork available for purchase. Free public viewing is Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by appointment on Fridays. To see other events or exhibits coming to Cain Gallery, go to delmar.edu/offices/art/gallery.html. Visit the Del Mar College Art Program Facebook page or the college’s official program page at delmar.edu/degrees/art/index.html to explore your own artistic possibilities.
• Currently through Wednesday, Nov. 18, Del Mar Art Faculty Art Show.
• Location: Joseph A. Cain Memorial Art Gallery, Fine Arts Center, Del Mar College Heritage Campus, 101 Baldwin Blvd. (78404), get online directions and a campus map.
• Gallery Exhibit Hours: Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by appointment on Fridays.
• Cost: free with some artwork available for purchase.
• Questions? Contact the DMC Art Office at 361-698-1216 or art@delmar.edu.
Thursday, Nov. 19
Del Mar College Jazz Band and Percussion Ensemble in Concert
It’s like two concerts in one as Del Mar College’s Jazz Band and Percussion Ensemble share the evening to perform in Richardson Performance Hall on Thursday, Nov. 19. Under the direction of DMC Music faculty member Dr. Abel Ramirez, the Jazz Band will start the evening at 7:30 p.m., performing music by Paul Baker, Kurt Weil, Stevie Wonder and more. Former DMC Music faculty member Dennis Richardson will join the Jazz Band as guest singer on the program. Immediately following the jazz music performance, the Del Mar College Percussion Ensemble will perform a fall concert under the direction of Dr. Neil Sisauyhoat. The program features traditional music from Brazil, along with works by Bob Becker and Thom Hasenpflug. Both free performances are scheduled in Richardson Performance Hall on the Heritage Campus and are open to the public.
• Thursday, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m., Del Mar College Jazz Band and Percussion Ensemble in Concert.
• Location: Richardson Performance Hall, Del Mar College Heritage Campus, 101 Baldwin Blvd. (78404), get online directions and a campus map.
• Cost: free.
• Questions? Contact DMC Music faculty member Dr. Abel Ramirez at aramirez136@delmar.edu or the DMC Music Office at 361-698-1214 or music@delmar.edu.
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21
The South Texas Guitar Festival at Del Mar College
The South Texas Guitar Festival is a national competition that’s open to guitar ensembles performing at the middle school, high school and college levels and from independent studios. Bringing music educators together to celebrate the guitar as an ensemble and chamber instrument, Del Mar College’s Music Department will host the festival and competition Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21, on the Heritage Campus and invites Coastal Bend guitar ensembles to participate. A detailed schedule, competition rules and an online registration form for the two-day festival are available at delmar.edu/offices/music/guitar-festival.html. The deadline to register is Tuesday, Nov. 10.. This year’s adjudicators include Dr. Isaac Bustos and Dr. Alejandro Montiel with the University of Texas at San Antonio and Dr. Joseph Palmer of the Austin Classical Guitar Society, who are members of the Texas Guitar Quartet, and Solero Flamenco’s Jeremy Garcia with the University of Houston. Festival activities begin Nov. 20 with a masterclass conducted by Jeremy Garcia at 4:30 p.m. and a free concert at 7:30 p.m. with the Grammy-nominated Texas Guitar Quartet performing music from Spain and Latin America. Activities continue Nov. 21 with competition rounds in the morning and a masterclasses given by individual Texas Guitar Quartet members in the afternoon. The closing concert and award ceremony will start at 5pm with a fantastic flamenco and classical guitar concert by Jeremy Garcia.
• Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21, South Texas Guitar Festival at Del Mar College.
• Location: Wolfe Recital Hall (adjacent to Viking Hall), Del Mar College Heritage Campus, 101 Baldwin Blvd. (78404), get online directions and a campus map.
• Competition Cost: $40 for each performer with registration due by Nov. 10.
• Questions? Contact DMC Music faculty member Dr. Jay Kacherski at jkacherski@delmar.edu or the DMC Music Office at 361-698-1214 or music@delmar.edu.
Monday, Nov. 23
Mariachi Del Mar en Concierto
Mariachi Del Mar will present two Mariachi ensembles in concert for the first time. As Mariachi Del Mar continues to grow, Del Mar College’s Music Department is excited to showcase both ensembles this semester with each having worked diligently to preserve traditional mariachi music for audience members to enjoy. Join both ensembles Monday, Nov. 23, for a culturally rich performance beginning at 7 p.m. in Richardson Performance Hall on the Heritage Campus. The top ensemble will represent Del Mar College at the Mariachi Extravaganza in San Antonio this December. Mariachi Del Mar is proud to premiere its very first original composition, Mariachi Del Mar Tema, “Los Vikingos,” written by Del Mar College alumnus Edmundo Leal. This special piece marks an exciting milestone in the history of the program while celebrating the talent and creativity of the College’s mariachi community. Don’t miss this historic performance and experience the depth of Mariachi Del Mar. This event is free and open to the public.
• Monday, Nov. 23, 7 p.m., Mariachi Del Mar en Concierto.
• Location: Richardson Performance Hall, Del Mar College Heritage Campus, 101 Baldwin Blvd. (78404), get online directions and a campus map.
• Cost: free.
• Questions? Contact DMC Music adjunct faculty member Luz Valdez at lvaldez54@delmar.edu or 361-698-2063 or the DMC Music Office at 361-698-1214 or music@delmar.edu.
Continuing Education Senior Citizens, Personal Enrichment and Adult Education Courses
Del Mar College Continuing Education offers a variety of classes and programs that enhance personal growth regardless their age or learning goals they want to reach. Ranging from classes for senior citizens to personal enrichment offerings to adult education courses, Continuing Education provides opportunities each month that support lifelong learning, provide personal and cultural growth or meet recreational interests for residents in the Coastal Bend community.
• Senior Education and Personal Enrichment:
Classes range from culinary, photography and arts & crafts to floral and balloon design, physical fitness, computer skills, event planning and more. For full details, including course availability, times, days, dates, location, cost and more, check the schedule by using the keywords “Personal Enrichment” or “Senior Education” in the program search bar at delmar.edu/ce/_schedule/data/index.html. You can also contact Continuing Education staff at 361-698-2222 or ce@delmar.edu for assistance.
Currently scheduled:
- Personal Enrichment: Advanced Digital Photography (PHTC-1091-16073), Nov. 3 through Dec. 1, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., $210
- Personal Enrichment: Secrets of the Chef – Show me the Pies (CHEF-100N-16041), Saturday, Nov. 7, 3 to 7 p.m., $60
- Personal Enrichment: Watercolor Art (ARTS-195N-16009), Friday, Nov. 13, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., $30
- Personal Enrichment: Secrets of the Chef – Party Foods (CHEF-110N-16045), Friday, Nov. 13, 6 to 8 p.m., $30
- Personal Enrichment: Secrets of the Chef – Sushi (CHEF-100N- 16049), Saturday, Nov. 21, 3 to 7 p.m., $60
- Personal Enrichment: Adobe Photoshop (PHTC-1091N-16061), Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., $45
To register, call 361-698-2222 or go online at www.delmar.edu/ce/enrich/index.html.
• Adult Education:
Del Mar College Continuing Education’s Adult Education Initiatives accepts eligible individuals through the Texas Workforce Commission’s Adult Education & Literacy Grant for FREE pathways leading to their high school equivalency completion or improved English language skills, including:
- Adult Basic Education – prepare to take the GED test.
- English as a Second Language – improve basic English communications.
- Adult & Career Education – co-enroll in GED preparation courses and attend a fast-track workforce training program.
- Opportunity High School Diploma Program – earn your high school diploma for free while enrolled in a career training program.
Attend the required orientation during one of two opportunities scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon or from 6 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday in Room 100 in the Venters Business Building on the Heritage Campus, 101 Baldwin Blvd. (78404), get directions and campus map.
Visit delmar.edu/ce/adult/index.html to learn more about these opportunities, request information or register for the orientation. Individuals can also contact DMC Continuing Education’s Adult Education Initiatives personnel at 361-698-2450 or ael@delmar.edu.
Workforce Development and Skills Training
Every month, Del Mar College offers several job skills, workforce development and small business start-up and strategic marketing and management training opportunities through its Continuing Education, Corporate Services and DMC Small Business Development Center. Individuals, employers, employees and small business owners can register for courses, programs and workshops covering upskilling and reskilling training to meet the Coastal Bend’s workforce needs.
• Continuing Education Workforce Training and Professional Development:
Continuing Education offers a variety of training and professional development that address the demands among the Coastal Bend workforce. Contact numbers vary for different courses and programs and are included with each program area listing. To register, call 361-698-2122 or go online at colss-prod.ec.delmar.edu/Student/InstantEnrollment.
Currently scheduled:
• ONLINE Real Estate Training (individual courses):
Starting Nov. 2, $218 for each course. Questions: 361-698-2122 or ce@delmar.edu.
• Principles I (RELE-1002)
• Principles II (RELE-1039)
• Law of Agency (RELE-2002)
• Law of Contracts (RELE-1012)
• Promulgated Contracts & Forms (RELE-1000)
• Finance (RELE-1020)
• Professional Real Estate Development Training (one-day individual courses):
Continuing Education offers current TREC licensed real estate agents classes covering legislative updates, regulations for sales agents, training responsibilities and special customer cases. Questions: 361-698-2122 or ce@delmar.edu
Currently scheduled:
- Real Estate Legal Update I (RELE-401N-14917), Thursday, Nov. 12, 8 a.m. to noon, $40
- Real Estate Legal Update II (RELE-402N-14921), Thursday, Nov. 12, 1 to 5 p.m., $40
- Broker Responsibility (RELE-501N-14925), Thursday, Nov. 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.p., $60
• Career Program Training:
Start training FAST for high-demand jobs in the area. Cost and locations vary. Questions: 361-698-2122 or ce@delmar.edu
Currently available:
- Child Development Associate Training II (CDEC-2022-15001), Nov. 9 through Dec. 30, ONLINE, $362
For all available courses, use “Carrer” in the program search bar of the online schedule at delmar.edu/ce/_schedule/data/index.html.
• Health Care Training:
Continuing Education offers both individual courses and programs in health care ranging from Certified Nurse Aide, Electrocardiography Technician and Medical Secretary to Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomy Technician and others, along with professional development classes for licensure renewal. Cost and locations vary. Review the different programs available at www.delmar.edu/ce/healthcare/index.html. Questions: 361-698-1919 or ce@delmar.edu.
Currently scheduled:
- Professional Development: Medication Aide (NURA-1041-10011), Nov. 9 – 14, ONLINE, $61
- Coding Certification Exam Review (HITT-2045-10001), Nov. 18 through Dec. 16, 5 to 9 p.m., $121
Check scheduling for all health care programs using the keyword “Healthcare” in the program search bar at delmar.edu/ce/_schedule/data/index.html.
• DMC Workforce Development Center-Aransas County:
The Del Mar College Workforce Development Center–Aransas County is now open. Continuing Education offers courses ranging from career and healthcare training to personal enrichment classes to residents in Aransas County and surrounding communities. The center is located at 2208 Hwy. 35 N., Rockport, Texas (78382). Stop by or register by calling 361-698-1328 or going online at delmar.edu/aransas/.
Currently scheduled:
- Personal Enrichment: Basic Floral Design - Pop Up: Autumn Wreath (FMKT-100N), Saturday, Nov. 7, 1 to 5 p.m., $40
- Career Training: Child Development Associate Training II (CDEC-2022), Nov. 9 through Dec. 30, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., $362
- Career Training: Admin Assistant Training – Communications in Management (BMGT-1005), Nov. 10 through Dec. 15, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., $242
- Personal Enrichment: Photography Bootcamp (PHTC-101N), Friday, Nov. 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., $30
- Senior Education: Bridge - Learn & Play (PHED-126N), Saturday, Nov. 14, 5 to 8 p.m., $5
• Small Business Development Center Online and In-person Sessions:
Thinking about starting a small business or already own one? If you need to improve your financing or accounting methods, develop strategic marketing efforts, learn new platforms or AI for streamlined operations or seek any other training to make running your small business more successful, the Del Mar College Small Business Development Center offers a variety of online and in-person sessions and workshops at no cost.
Currently scheduled:
- Getting Out of Debt and Building Credit (Online Session), Tuesday, Nov. 3, 10 to 11 a.m., details and registration
- The Science of Word-of-Mouth (Online Session), Tuesday, Nov. 3, 10 to 11 a.m., details and registration
- Know What Is Working: Use Analytics and AI to Plan Your Next Move (Online Session), Wednesday, Nov. 4, 11 a.m. to noon, details and registration
- Tax Compliance for U.S. Businesses (Online Session), Thursday, Nov. 5, 10 to 11 a.m., details and registration
- Lunch and Learn: Unlock More Sales & Engagement with Text Marketing (In-person Session/DMC Center for Economic Development), Thursday, Nov. 5, noon to 1 p.m., details and registration
- Bookkeeping 101 (Online Session), Tuesday, Nov. 10, 10 to 11 a.m., details and registration
- Small Business Orientation (Online Session), Wednesday, Nov. 11, 4 to 5 p.m., details and registration
- Developing the Brand: The Logo and Brand Kit (Online Session), Thursday, Nov. 12, 2 to 3 p.m., details and registration
To view more scheduled sessions, visit utsa.ecenterdirect.com/events?centerid=6.
Can’t make one of the SBDC’s online or in-person sessions due to a scheduling conflict? You can access the center’s library for “on demand” viewing of recorded sessions covering a range of business topics covering the training that entrepreneurs and small business owners seek … all at “no cost!”
Visit www.delmar.edu/sbdc/webinars/index.html to start watching now!
Questions? Contact Ashton Everett with the DMC Small Business Development Center at 361-698-1021 or email sbdc@delmar.edu.