MIDLAND COLLEGE
BUILDING MIDLAND'S
FUTURE WORKFORCE
WILL MIDLAND WORKERS GET THESE JOBS—OR OUTSIDERS?
218,300
PERMIAN BASIN
MORE WORKERS OVER
THE NEXT 30 YEARS
The Permian Basin is an economic powerhouse, producing a massive share of the nation’s GDP. To sustain that output, studies from The Perryman Group show the Permian Basin will need 218,300 more workers over the next 30 years to meet workforce demands in oil and gas, healthcare, and skilled trades.
But here’s the problem: we don’t have enough local workers trained to fill these jobs.
If we wait, these jobs will be filled by workers from outside our region, taking opportunities and economic benefits away from Midland families.
Right now, Midland College is turning students away
because there’s simply no room.
Our industries—oil and gas, healthcare, skilled trades—are starving for talent. We can fix this, but it starts with expanding our workforce training programs to meet the demand.
THE APPLIED TECHNOLOGY COMPLEX
Build a Applied Technology Complex
A state-of-the-art facility designed to train students in the critical industries that power Midland.
A state-of-the-art facility designed to train students in the critical industries that power Midland.
Automotive & Diesel Technologies – Providing hands-on training for diesel mechanics, collision repair specialists, and truck/trailer technicians.
Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering – Training students in CAD design, automation, and industrial safety.
Oil & Gas Technologies – Including petroleum energy, automation, and natural gas compression to meet the energy sector’s workforce demands.
Skilled Trades & Construction – Training future electricians, welders, HVAC technicians, heavy equipment operators, and construction workers.
This complex will house programs in:
This facility will provide students with industry-standard labs, modern classrooms, and hands-on training environments to prepare them for high-demand careers in the Permian Basin.
Without this bond, Midland College will become a bottleneck for students who start their Career & Technical Education (CTE) training in local high schools but are unable to complete their certifications due to lack of capacity. Expanding CTE is critical to ensuring these students can enter the workforce with the skills and credentials needed to succeed.
HEALTH SCIENCES EXPANSION
Midland’s healthcare industry is growing, and we need more trained professionals
Midland’s healthcare industry is growing, and we need more trained professionals. This expansion will add new facilities and renovations to enhance training programs for vocational nursing, medical assisting, pharmacy technicians, and mental health professionals.
This investment expands healthcare education, equipping more students with hands-on training to fill critical roles in hospitals, clinics, and medical offices across our region.
This complex will house programs in:
Patient Care & Phlebotomy Technician – Trains students to assist patients with daily care and perform blood draws for medical testing.
Medical Assisting & Health Informatics – Prepares students for clinical and administrative roles in healthcare settings.
Sterile Processing & Surgical Technician – Equips students with skills to sterilize equipment and assist in surgical procedures.
Vocational Nursing & Mental Health Technician – Trains future nurses and mental health professionals to support patient care in hospitals and clinics.
A STRONGER HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE STARTS HERE
CAMPUS RENEWAL
The bond invests in campus infrastructure with modernized classrooms, updated technology, and facility renovations, ensuring students have high-quality learning environments.
It also includes drainage improvements, HVAC upgrades, roofing repairs, and building system enhancements to support a growing student population and maintain a safe, efficient campus.
The upgrade includes:
SCHARBAUER STUDENT CENTER
RESIDENCE HALLS
TECHNOLOGY CENTER
ALLISON FINE ARTS CENTER
LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER
EARLY COLLEGE HIGH
SCHOOL
RE-ENVISIONED
INFRASTRUCTURE
SAFETY & SECURITY UPGRADES
The bond improves campus monitoring, emergency response, visibility,
and wayfinding to create
a safer, more accessible environment for students, staff, and visitors.
The upgrade includes:
Connected security cameras – Enhances campus monitoring with
a central system.
Emergency call boxes – Provides direct access to help when needed.
Improved lighting – Increases visibility on walkways, parking lots,
and streets.
Updated 911 signage – Ensures accurate emergency response.
Clear building signs – Helps students and visitors navigate campus.
Pedestrian wayfinding – Guides foot traffic for safer, easier navigation.
THIS FACILITY WILL
PROVIDE STUDENTS:
INDUSTRY STANDARD LABS
HANDS-ON TRAINING ENVIRONMENTS
MODERN CLASSROOMS
Don't let Midland's workforce hit
a dead end
Without this bond, Midland College will become a bottleneck for students who start
their Career & Technical Education (CTE) training in local high schools but are unable to complete their certifications due to lack of capacity. Expanding CTE is critical to ensuring these students can enter the workforce with the skills and credentials needed to succeed.
THIS BOND WILL ALLOW MIDLAND COLLEGE TO:
UPGRADE STUDENT SERVICES CENTER AND CAMPUS FACILITIES
WELCOME 1,600 ADDITIONAL STUDENTS ON DAY ONE
GROW HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS
TRAIN 35,000 WORKERS IN 10 YEARS
WITHOUT THIS BOND, THESE JOBS WILL GO TO OUTSIDERS
We either train our own or hire from outside
Without action, Midland businesses will be forced to look elsewhere for skilled workers.
Oil and gas is the backbone of Midland's economy
Without a strong local workforce, we lose our competitive edge.
This is a smart investment
Every dollar put into workforce education creates higher wages, stronger businesses, and a thriving local economy.
A SMALL INVESTMENT FOR A MASSIVE RETURN
The bond is a small investment of $14 per month for the average home in Midland, or $21 per month on a $500,000 home. That’s an investment in jobs, opportunity, and economic stability for generations to come. With this bond, we ensure that Midland College has the space and resources to train the workforce our region needs. Midland families stand to lose out on high-paying, stable careers in industries that have powered this region for generations.
ONE BOND.
ONE INVESTMENT.
35,000
NEW WORKERS
For the average homeowner, this bond costs about $21 per month—less than a tank of gas. That’s a small price to pay for stronger job opportunities, higher wages, and keeping Midland’s economy local.
YOUR VOTE
DECIDES
MIDLAND'S FUTURE WORKFORCE.
Midland’s future is on the ballot. It’s time to make a choice: invest in our workforce or fall behind.
Join Midland Works and say YES to training our own, filling local jobs, and keeping Midland’s economy strong.
WHY NOW?
The urgent need to invest in Midland's workforce
Governor Greg Abbott has declared Career & Technical Education (CTE) an emergency issue in Texas, signaling the urgent need to expand training programs across the state. The Permian Basin is at the center of this crisis—we need 218,300 new workers in the next 30 years, and Midland College is already at full capacity.
Without this bond here's what's at stake:
High-paying jobs leaving Midland -- Oil & gas, construction, and healthcare industries will have to import workers, sending wages and opportunities elsewhere.
A bottleneck for local students -- High school students
starting CTE programs won’t be able to finish their certifications because Midland College doesn’t have the space.
Struggling local businesses -- Employers will face workforce shortages, slowing growth and weakening Midland’s economy.
This bond is about making sure Midland families are first in line
for the jobs that power our region. The choice is simple—equip our own with the training and skills they need, or let someone else take their place.
OUR SUPPORTERS
Jeff Alsup
Pete Avalos
Erin & Brandon Black
Kelly Blackburn
Amy Blake
Stephen Bowerman
Logan Cooksey
Trey Dennis
Julia Edwards
Pervis Evans
Becky Ferguson
Kevin Foreman
Carol Garza
Rob Gomez
Roz Grover
Suzann Haechten
Lori Haltom
Shelly Haney
Craig Hansen
Carrie Henson
Regan Hinojos
Sharla Hotchkiss
John James
Caitlin Jones
Mason Jones
Alex Kubacak
Andra Lancaster Jones
Kristen & RJ Lopez
Sarah Marston
Emily McBryde
Michael McWilliams
Mike Mills
Bryan Murray
Jim Nelson
Lindsay Owens
Susan & Mark Palmer
Wes Perry
Ellen K Ramsey
Jodie & Don Rasure
Kelsie Rasure
Diron Rotan
Jay Schwarz
Helen & Sam Sledge
Shelley & Chip Smith
Emily Smith
Nicole & Clayton Smith
Jarrod Sparks
W. Sparks
Travis Stice
Billie & Kaes Van't Hof
Melissa & Carl Ware
Amy Webb
Andy West
Greg Williams
Jane Wolf
YOUR VOTE ON MAY 3, 2025
decides whether Midland leads or falls further behind.
EARLY VOTING: Monday, April 21, 2025
LAST DAY OF EARLY VOTING: Tuesday, April 26, 2025
ELECTION DAY: Saturday, May 3, 2025
