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(ROSENBERG, Texas) – Rebecca Lara served for 22 years in the U.S. Army as a nuclear, biological and chemical warfare specialist. She found the transition to civilian life challenging — especially without the routine that had guided her for two decades. Lara was encouraged by a relative who first toured the Occupational Safety and Environmental...

Upgrade: Nontraditional Automation and Controls Students Rebuild Their Careers Life is full of upgrades and change. As many Texas companies adopt automated machinery to increase production speed and efficiency, the demand for skilled technicians continues to grow. In response, Texas State Technical College’s Marshall campus developed the Automation and Controls program, giving nontraditional students the...

(RED OAK, Texas) – As a military wife that frequently relocated, it was difficult for Cierra DeVoe to establish her own career. One day, she discovered the world of drafting. “I was working as a scheduler for a small, outdoor construction company in Florida,” the Las Vegas, Nevada, native said. “There was a person there...

The Calm in the Code: How a Veteran Found His Future at TSTC After facing life-or-death decisions overseas, Samuel Jacob is tackling a different kind of high-stakes challenge at Texas State Technical College. The Army veteran is channeling the discipline and composure forged in combat into a new career in cybersecurity — and building a...

(SWEETWATER, Texas) – The Texas construction industry is booming, and Texas State Technical College is actively preparing the next generation of builders to meet the demand. According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, there are currently more than 32,000 active construction and renovation projects across the state. To help fill the labor gap,...

(HARLINGEN, Texas) – Not everyone is cut out to be an electrical lineworker — it is a hands-on career that demands technical expertise, bravery and commitment. For Lila Quintero, an Electrical Lineworker and Management student at Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus, the inspiration was close to home. Her uncle had an extensive career in...