The tremendous potential for growth and expansion in the field of Environmental Technology is creating a need for trained entry level technicians and the re-training of an existing work force. The environmental industry is expected to create some 400,000 jobs in the United States in the next few years.

Employers need workers with skills in the specialized areas of
environmental monitoring and regulation, hazardous waste management, and occupational safety. Trained individuals are needed to ensure the quality of our environment and the health of the planet.

The Panola College Environmental Technology Program provides students with skills necessary for a successful career in one of the many businesses, organizations, or government agencies involved in surface-water and groundwater sampling and assessment, poultry processing, and oil and gas production. Other fields of employment are forestry, and manufacturing. The program also teaches the software and applications for GIS (Geographic Information Systems) mapping.

Students not needing college credit may take courses for continuing education (CEUs).