Vision 2030
The Odessa College Vision 2030 Bond is a capital improvement initiative focused on expanding workforce training, enhancing educational facilities, and updating campus infrastructure.
Early Voting: April 22–29, 2025 | Election Day: May 3, 2025
Bond Overview
The Odessa College Vision 2030 $325M Bond funds workforce development, facility expansion, campus improvements, and infrastructure upgrades. The proposal will be on the May 3, 2025, ballot.
$325 Million
Total bond proposal
6 New Buildings
Workforce, Health, Fine Arts, and more
4 Major Renovations
Upgraded learning spaces
Campus-wide upgrades
Infrastructure, security, and technology
30,000+
Projected job growth in the Permian Basin over the next ten years.
(Source: Texas Workforce Commission)
150,000+
Estimated duplicated number of students trained at Odessa College over the next ten years.
Reflecting continued enrollment in workforce and academic programs.
Preparing Students. Strengthening the Workforce.
The Vision 2030 Bond includes nine new programs and expanded training facilities to accommodate students as they progress through multi-year certifications and degree programs.
Odessa College is Growing
Odessa College is experiencing significant growth, and as the college expands, the budget will naturally increase to support the enhanced facilities, programs, and resources needed to serve our growing community.
Students
15,000 students served annually
Course & Programs
120 degree and certificate courses of study
Faculty & Staff
Increasing staff to support growth
Graduates
32% increase year over year
Budget
Budget increasing to match expansion
Workforce Expansion
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15-20% Enrollment Growth
Projected increase in workforce training program enrollment over the next five years.
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High-Demand Programs
Expanded training in oil and gas technology, Industrial Automation, Occupational Health and Safety, Welding, HVAC, Construction, and Electrical.
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New Career Pathways
Addition of programs in Dental Hygiene, heavy equipment operation, machinery technology, aviation, and aeronautics.
Space to Grow
Workforce & Economic Growth
Workforce Training Facility, expansion of career and technical education programs, and new certifications.
Health, Wellness & Athletics
Community Health & Wellness Center, Conditioning & Kinesiology Building, and updates to athletic facilities.
Childcare & Educational Expansion
New Child Development & Care Center and improvements to instructional spaces.
Infrastructure & Campus Safety
Security and IT upgrades, renovations to existing facilities, campus-wide improvements to utilities, and wayfinding.
Educational Access
& Expansion
With increasing enrollment, the bond includes over $21 million for facility upgrades, adding classroom space and renovating buildings to accommodate education requirements and updated technology.
Expanding Health & Wellness for Students and the Community
The Vision 2030 Bond includes a new Community Health & Wellness Center and a Conditioning & Kinesiology Building, providing expanded spaces for health education, fitness, and wellness initiatives.
