The Southeast Texas Career Institute, LLC was established in 1995 as Lumberton Adult Educational Center and was acquired from Lumberton ISD in 2008. The institution is owned by William M. Bruce, Evadale, TX.

The Institution was licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation as a separate entity from Lumberton ISD in 2003 and accredited by the Council on Occupational Education in 2006.  Since the acquisition by Mr. Bruce the school has added much needed space as well as the addition of the other programs.

PHILOSOPHY

The Southeast Texas Career Institute, LLC is committed to the people of Southeast Texas and surrounding areas to offer continuing educational services accessible by persons of all ages. Programs offered include courses and workshops, which provide lifelong learning opportunities. These programs allow persons to learn skills for new jobs, to explore knowledge and skills needed in current jobs, to refresh and update job skills, to explore new job fields, to have access to training required by law for their profession, to supplement current education endeavors, and to enrich their lives with cultural and personal development training. To achieve theses program goals, the Southeast Texas Career Institute, LLC publishes a schedule of classes. Input from persons in the community is encouraged at all times for determining offerings. If you have any suggestions, please communicate it to us. Diplomas are offered for all courses and record of courses taken by all persons is maintained in a fire proof filing cabinet located at the main campus.

ACCREDITATION

Southeast Texas Career Institute, LLC is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. The Institute’s Cosmetology Programs andBarber Programs are licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.