In 1965, Texas State Technical College (TSTC) was founded to meet the evolving workforce needs of the state. As the only statewide technical college in Texas, TSTC exists to place more Texans in great-paying jobs.
Education Code Title 3. Higher Education Chapter 135 Sec. 135.01

CREATING CAREERS, CHANGING LIVES

As the workforce college of Texas, TSTC provides technical training in high demand fields. With over 7,660 industry partnerships within the state, graduates can expect to find meaningful employment. But the impact doesn’t end there. Every new job has a ripple effect, changing the lives of students, their families, and the State of Texas.

100% OUTCOMES-BASED FUNDING

As the only higher education institution that is 100% outcomes-based funded, the state holds TSTC accountable for job placement and wages. TSTC does not get paid unless our students get well-paying jobs. This unique returned-value funding model incentivizes the college to provide employers with highly-skilled workers to meet their demands.

EVER-GROWING WORKFORCE DEMAND

TSTC drives Texas’ economy by training highly skilled workers for today’s in-demand jobs. As the only higher education institution in Texas with economic development as part of its mission, TSTC graduates are highly sought after by employers. Our focus on providing practical and high-quality skills that employers value is key to the success of our graduates and contributes to Texas’ economic growth.

FUNDING TO INCREASE CAPACITY IS AN ISSUE

TSTC is too small because many of our campuses are undersized. Capital construction funding for additional capacity is the primary barrier to placing more Texans in great-paying jobs. Without a source of capital funds, TSTC relies primarily on Capital Construction Assistance Projects (CCAP) funding and private donations to build instructional space for added capacity. The team at TSTC has created a bold 10-year plan to increase capacity and put more skilled workers through the talent pipeline. Phase 1 will rely on CCAP funding to build three new campuses authorized by the 88th Legislature. Phase 2 will rely on other avenues of funding such as the $1B proposed permanent endowment before the 89th legislature. TSTC will utilize only investment income from the endowment, leaving the original seed money in the investment fund.

TSTC utilizes its impressive and growing list of industry partners to keep its training and skills aligned with the needs of the Texas workforce. Many of these industry partners sit on advisory boards to ensure that all technical training aligns with current industry standards.

The College’s close relationship with industry helps it decide what programs are needed and what programs are no longer viable. TSTC has grown in some programmatic offerings while sunsetting others. This keeps TSTC accountable not only to students and industry, but also to the State. TSTC maintains fiscal responsibility with state appropriations by only teaching programs that lead to great-paying jobs, not just to a degree.