Continuing Education is designed to achieve the goals of  proficiency, self-fulfillment, improved home and community living, and recreation through non-credit continuing education courses.

The college is committed to promoting the quality of life and economic development of our service area. The Division of  Continuing Education is integral to this effort. A broad variety of noncredit offerings and grant-funded programs are offered to meet community needs as diverse as job training and skills enhancement to meals-on-wheels service to senior citizens.

Wharton County Junior College's Division of Continuing Education non-credit offerings are designed to be responsive to community and business needs. A small sampling of topics offered through Wharton County Junior College's Division of Continuing Education non-credit programming includes supervisory training, financial planning, customer service training, communication skills, phlebotomy, certified nurse aide, industrial motor control, electronics, soldering, welding, industrial maintenance technology, OSHA compliance, foreign language training, ESL, Certified Network Engineer, and a broad variety of training in the latest computer software packages. Programs can be customized to meet the needs of businesses or public entities. Wharton County Junior College can assist area businesses in securing state-funded grants that will support business expansion and job creation. 

The Continuing Education Division is a focal point for the college's endeavors for community outreach and service. Grant-funded programs provide services in Adult Basic Education and GED preparation. Through the federal Department of Aging, the college operates the Senior Citizens Center that serves Wharton and Colorado counties. This program provides in-home meals and homemaker services to eligible senior citizens in the community.