Get Involved

Volunteers have a tremendous impact on the students at Pearland ISD. They demonstrate commitment and dedication by serving as role models, as well as teach and encourage students to meet challenges and strive for excellence. Nothing means more to the future of our community, and we encourage you to become part of the NBCEA.

There are ways in which businesses or individuals can partner with the NBCEA. What better way for students to learn by hearing about industries and real-life experiences. The NBCEA actively seeks businesses and individuals to:

  • Serve on advisory boards

  • Review CTE curriculum

  • Advise on new facilities

  • Share expertise with CTE facility

  • Educate district leaders through industry events and meetings

  • Sponsor classroom equipment

  • Recruit for your profession

  • Offer work experiences/Internships

  • Host field trips

  • Participate in career events

  • Serve as a guest speaker

  • Network with local-area business to support CTE Initiatives

Become a Financial Stakeholder

Becoming a stakeholder of the NBCEA is a great way for you to join in making a commitment to meet the needs of local businesses and industry, offer students a jump start on college, while meeting the needs for entry level employment with one of the many industries in Pearland. We count on contributions from our community friends like you to help fund our mission.

To learn more about becoming a stakeholder please contact the NBCEA office at 832-265-3625 or cindy@nbcea.org

NBCEA Promotes Internships

Of all the activities a student can do, high GPA, good school, athletics, club involvement, competitions, and others, the one activity that has the most impact on a student’s ability to get a job and increase their starting salary is for them to participate in internships.  They are different from after school jobs which provide pocket money, they provide target experience in the field in which the student is considering making a career.

When the Northern Brazoria County Education Alliance (NBCEA) was created in 2007, one of the targeted goals was to create an internship program with primary employers in Pearland.  The NBCEA facilitates placement through Pearland ISD CTE programs. 

By providing an internship you not only give a student firsthand knowledge, but you are also giving them a real-life experience on what is involved in actually working the field.  Internships typically have students doing work they will be doing if they choose that field as a career.

For more information on hosting a student intern please contact Pearland ISD’s Career and Technical Education Director Mike Akin at akinm@pearlandisd.org or call 281-485-3203 or the NBCEA office at 82-265-625 or cindy@nbcea.org.

Provide an internship opportunity

Be a guest speaker in the classroom

Guest speakers offer students the opportunity to meet with individuals and experts in their community. Hear about real life experiences, encourage students to ask questions and offers a glimpse into what a student’s future may look like.   

For more information on being a guest speaker please contact the NBCEA office at 832-265-3625 or cindy@nbcea.org

Business Partnership Luncheons

The NBCEA provides networking opportunities that allow you to meet other business owners and leaders in the community. This is an excellent way to make social and business contacts. Attending the Business Partnership luncheons offers you the opportunity to network with community leaders who can send you valuable business, and keep you up to date on educational and political issues in local and state governments.

Dual Credit/Advanced Classes

Dual Credit and Advanced Classes at College Level

The better we prepare our students the more successful they’ll be in whatever career path they choose. By providing scholarships, equipment, and supplies for students for the dual credit and advanced classes, we give them the edge they need to compete for jobs locally and worldwide.

Dual Credit Offerings:

Accounting, Algebra, Auto Collision, Business Information, Culinary Arts, Drafting, HVAC Refrigeration, Information Technology, Intro to Engineering, Pharmacy Tech, Process Technology, Vet Tech

To find the dual credit donor directive application click on the button below

For more information on scholarship funding contact the NBCEA office at 832-265-3625.

Industrial Technology Workforce Training

We increase the collaboration between Industry and the Education Community to bring our Industry and Educational Partners together to address the need for specialized training and develop curriculum to address the need for highly skilled workers.

A significant percentage of the workforce in industry is approaching retirement age and the manufacturing community turned to the Northern Brazoria County Education Alliance to equip the next generation of workers. Pearland industry leaders developed a curriculum for a General Maintenance Technician in response to a need voiced by local manufacturers.

With training and experience, the General Maintenance Technician can lead to a career path with a majority of Pearland’s primary employers.

  • By providing our students with the opportunity to become certified and licensure in demanding fields while in high school, they are able to have wider career and educational choices in additional to financial security.

    Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

    Animal Science

    • NCCER Core

    • Certified Veterinary

    • Technician Assistant

    • Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications

    Plant Science

    • Texas State Floral Association – Floral Skills and Knowledge

    • Texas State Floral Association – Level I

    • Texas Sate Floral Association – Level II

    Architecture and Construction

    Carpentry

    • NCCER Core

    • NCCER Carpentry I

    • NCCER Carpentry II

    • Fundamentals, Level I

    • Fundamentals – Level II

    • OSHA 30 General (8/2024)

    Electrical

    • NCCER Core

    • NCCER Electrical – Level I

    • NCCER Electrical – Level II

    • OSHA 30 General (8/2024)

    HVAC and Sheet Metal

    • NCCER Core

    • NCCER HVAC – Level I

    • OSHA 30 General (8/2024)

    Arts, AV Technology, and Communication

    Design and Multimedia Arts

    • ACA Illustrator

    • ACA Photoshop

    Digital Communications

    • ACA Photoshop

    • ACA Premiere Professional

    Business, Marketing, & Finance

    Accounting and Financial Services

    • MOS Excel (8/2024)

    • MOS Excel Expert

    • QuickBooks Certified User

    Business Management

    • Entrepreneurship and Small Business

    • MOS Excel (8/2024)

    • MOS Excel Expert

    • MOS Word (8/2024)

    • MOS Word Expert

    Entrepreneurship

    • Entrepreneurship and Small Business

    Marketing and Sales

    • Entrepreneurship and Small Business

    Hospitality and Tourism

    Culinary

    • ServSafe Manager

    • NRA - ProStart I National Certificate of Achievement

    • NRA – ProStart II National Certificate of Achievement

    Manufacturing

    Welding

    • ASE Certification Test Series – Entry Level

    • ASE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling

    • EPA Section 609

    Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

    Automotive

    • ASE Certification Test Series – Entry Level

    • ASE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling

    • EPA Section 609

    Health Science

    Healthcare Therapeutic

    • Certified Patient Care Technician

    • Certified EKG Technician

    Healthcare Therapeutic – Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

    • Certified Patient Care Technician

    • Certified EKG Technician

    • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

    Healthcare Therapeutic – Registered Dental Assistant

    • Certified Patient Care Technician

    • Certified EKG Technician

    • Registered Dental Assistant

    Healthcare Therapeutic – Emergency Medical Technician

    • Certified Patient Care Technician

    • Certified EKG Technician

    • Emergency Medical Technician

    Healthcare Therapeutic – Certified Pharmacy Technician

    • Certified Patient Care Technician

    • Certified EKG Technician

    • Certified Pharmacy Technician

    Healthcare Informatics – Medical Billing & Coding

    • Certified Billing & Coding Specialist

    Human Services

    Family and Community Services

    Cosmetology

    • State Level Licenses

    Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security

    Law Enforcement

    • Non-Commissioned Security Officer Level II

    Corrections, & Security

    Education & Training

    Early Learning

    CTE Stem

    Engineering

    • Autodesk Inventor Certified User

    • Autodesk User in Revit for Architecture

    Cybersecurity

    • CompTia A= Certification

    • CompTia Network +

    • CompTia Security +

    Programming & Software Development

Job Candidates

If you are looking to hire, the  NBCEA can refer applicants to you to set up an interview.  Contact cindy@nbcea.org

Partnership Testimonials

Jack Bailey, Technical Training Specialist at Aggreko

"Through Aggreko's internship able to employ graduate who are pursuing careers, just jobs".

Jeff Knauss, President and Owner of Compositech

“Employers understand and value the impact of internships.  Internships are the single best way for me to evaluate prospective employees”.