New Alamo Colleges Center expected to open in 2027 in Boerne

A new Alamo Colleges District education center near the Bexar-Kendall county line is expected to give area students closer access to college classes, workforce training and IT certification programs.  The Northwest Education and Training Center, part of Northwest Vista College, is being built just south of Boerne along the Boerne Stage Road corridor near Interstate 10.

The 42,000-square-foot facility is expected to be ready by fall 2027 and initially serve about 800 students.  College leaders said the goal is to reduce one of the biggest barriers students face: getting to class.

According to Amy Bosley, the president of Northwest Vista College, “the new center is intended to make programs more accessible to residents in fast-growing areas north and northwest of San Antonio.  Northwest Vista is located about 24 miles from Boerne and has seen an 81% increase in enrollment from Kendall County students.

Students will be able to take classes ranging from GED and English as a second language course to college-level work toward a bachelor’s degree.  The center is also expected to support students seeking workforce credentials, including IT certification.

Bexar County voters approved the $22.5 million project in 2017 as part of funding for Alamo Colleges District.  In 2025, voters approved construction of a second building at the site, signaling plans for future expansion as enrollment demand grows.  The first phase of the Northwest Education and Training Center is expected to open in fall 2027.