The Midland College Petroleum Professional Development Center (PPDC) is a program resulting from the consolidation of the Permian Basin Graduate Center and Midland College's Petroleum Geotechnology Training Center. It resides in the Jack G. Elam Building located at 221 N. Main St. in downtown Midland. Our mission is to provide quality training programs designed for professional geoscientists, petroleum engineers, landmen, and field operations personnel. Our programs will keep oil and gas industry professionals current in their areas of expertise. Our programs will offer the latest industry updates, as well as providing timely and pertinent educational opportunities.