BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Brightwood College in Brownsville will host a Back to School Event Saturday, Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. to noon at the campus located at 1900 N. Expressway, Suite O. The event is free and open to the public, as the community is invited to kick off the new school year with Brightwood College. The event will feature refreshments, crafts, movies, hotdogs, campus tours, program demonstrations, information sessions about available programs, financial aid overviews and a school supplies drive for which everyone is encouraged to bring and donate supplies. Attendees will be entered to win prizes such as Amazon gift cards and backpacks filled with school supplies.

The event is part of Brightwood College parent company Education Corporation of America’s national Back to School Events being held at 64 other Brightwood College, Brightwood Career Institute and Virginia College locations throughout 17 states.

WHAT: Brightwood College Back to School Event

WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. to noon

WHERE: Brightwood College in Brownsville - 1900 N. Expressway, Suite O, Brownsville, TX 78521

The event will also allow attendees to explore the programs offered through Brightwood College including: Computer Support Technician, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technician, Medical Assistant, Medical Office Specialist, Medical Practice Management and Pharmacy Technician programs. Graduates of other Medical Assistant diploma programs are encouraged to visit the Brownsville campus to explore Brightwood’s Medical Assistant Degree program and find out if the degree program could be the next step in their educational journey.

For more information about Brightwood College in Brownsville, visit https://brightwood.edu/brownsville-tx.