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(ROSENBERG, Texas) – The day draws ever nearer that the newest building on Texas State Technical College’s Fort Bend County campus, the Transportation Technologies Center, opens its doors to the next generation of automotive technicians. Two programs new to the campus, Auto Collision and Management Technology and Automotive Technology, will be housed in the building....

(MARSHALL, Texas) – Construction equipment supplier HOLT CAT recently sent six representatives from several of its Texas locations to tour the new Diesel Power Technologies Center at Texas State Technical College’s Marshall campus. The campus’s Diesel Equipment Technology instructors led the representatives through the new facility, showcasing its classrooms and training equipment. HOLT CAT was...

(NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas) – Texas State Technical College’s New Braunfels campus will add Building Construction Technology to its program list this fall. Mike Anderson, the campus’s provost, said offering a certificate of completion in Building Construction – Craftsman fills an industry gap for the region. “Our local partners, the economic development committees, chambers of commerce...

(HARLINGEN, Texas) – Life after graduation for Texas State Technical College alumni can mean securing their dream job with a company that aligns with their values and goals. For recent TSTC Building Construction Technology graduate Simon Alcala, his job with Vaughn Construction is providing him with a plethora of hands-on experience as part of the...

(HARLINGEN, Texas) – The Electrical Lineworker and Management Technology program at Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus is empowering students with the skills and hands-on training to succeed in the high-demand field of electrical utility, maintenance and installation. This fall, the program will introduce an expanded curriculum and new resources designed to enhance training and...

(ROSENBERG, Texas) – Nestled in a fast-growing area of Texas, Texas State Technical College’s Fort Bend County campus continues to record increased enrollment numbers semester after semester. For those interested in technical careers throughout the Houston metro area, it is great news. Chemese Armstrong, senior manager of enrollment at the campus, wants to make sure...

(MARSHALL, Texas) – Along with other recent expansions at Texas State Technical College’s Marshall campus, this fall the college is introducing its 11th program there: Building Construction Technology. “TSTC’s mission is to fuel Texas’ economic engine by producing highly skilled workers for today’s in-demand jobs,” Bart Day, TSTC’s Marshall campus provost, said. “All of the indicators...

(HARLINGEN, Texas) – Students who enroll in the Biomedical Equipment Technology program this fall at Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus will benefit from an expanded program with new resources. “Students can expect more comprehensive, hands-on lab experiences that are designed to enhance practical and real-world problem-solving skills,” said Ray Longoria, TSTC’s Biomedical Equipment Technology...

(HUTTO, Texas) – Texas State Technical College’s Williamson County campus ceremonially broke ground on a new building Wednesday, Feb. 5, in Hutto.  The 70,635-square-foot Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence will be located on Innovation Blvd. and will host the Advanced Manufacturing Technology – Semiconductor program, the Industrial Systems program and the Precision Machining Technology program....

(MARSHALL, Texas) – Diesel Equipment Technology students at Texas State Technical College’s Marshall campus have started touring and attending some classes in the new Diesel Technology Academic Building there.  The 21,720-square-foot facility’s modern design and updated resources are making a strong impression, with students excited to experience all it has to offer.   Matthew Brewer,...

(HARLINGEN, Texas) – Great things are happening as a result of the new construction at Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus. Some programs new to the campus will start this fall, including Plumbing and Pipefitting Technology, which will offer an Associate of Applied Science degree and a certificate of completion. “Students will learn about multiple...

(ABILENE, Texas) – West Central Texas’ labor force is diverse. Job opportunities in several industries are growing, according to the Texas Workforce Commission’s most recent Labor Market Information Department report. For the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, the trade, transportation and utilities industry is the second-highest employer in the 19-county region, according to the...

(HARLINGEN, Texas) – Starting this fall, Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus will offer an Associate of Applied Science degree in Diesel Equipment Technology – Heavy Truck Specialization and two Diesel Equipment Technology – Heavy Truck certificates of completion. “Students who enroll can expect to learn about basic electrical systems, chassis, shop safety procedures, preventative...

(ROSENBERG, Texas) – Looking from the freeway, the new Transportation Center of Excellence has become an ever-growing presence on Texas State Technical College’s Fort Bend County campus. What was once a field of native grass now holds the building where many will gain the education for their future careers. As the second-highest employer of automotive...

(HARLINGEN, Texas) – Three construction projects underway at Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus have ties to alumni. The graduates work for Vaughn Construction, which has offices in McAllen and throughout the state. The construction company is the contractor for a new building for the Automotive Technology and future Diesel Equipment Technology programs, along with...

(COMAL AND GUADALUPE COUNTIES, Texas) – Texas State Technical College is advancing workforce development along the Texas Highway 46 corridor, with plans to establish a new campus in Seguin while expanding offerings at its New Braunfels location. This strategic move strengthens the college’s commitment to addressing regional workforce needs and supporting the area’s rapid economic...

(ROSENBERG, Texas) – Texas State Technical College will expand its Fort Bend County campus offerings with the addition of the Automotive Technology and Auto Collision and Management Technology programs next fall. But what do those programs entail, and why are they needed? Becoming an automotive technician means learning skills in a variety of fields. For...

(ROSENBERG, Texas) – The construction of the new Transportation Center of Excellence at Texas State Technical College’s Fort Bend County campus is progressing smoothly. On track to open by the fall 2025 semester, the building will house two new automotive programs in addition to an expanded Diesel Equipment Technology program. While the diesel program is...

(MARSHALL, Texas) – Construction of the new Diesel Equipment Technology facility at Texas State Technical College’s Marshall campus is on track to be completed in November. “We’re incredibly excited to welcome this new addition to TSTC’s Marshall campus,” Bart Day, the campus’s provost, said. “The expanded footprint and $2.6 million investment in new equipment will...

(ROSENBERG, Texas) – Over the past year, Texas State Technical College’s Fort Bend County campus has been undergoing a metamorphosis. Behind the existing buildings, construction crews have been hard at work laying the foundation for the new Transportation Center of Excellence. First announced at a groundbreaking event last November, the building is scheduled to open...

(HARLINGEN, Texas) – From hosting hundreds of prospective students at its Harlingen campus and launching hundreds of graduates into the Texas workforce, from breaking ground for major campus building projects to announcing the addition of new programs, Texas State Technical College can look back on a successful 2023. Here are some of the year’s highlights....

(HARLINGEN, Texas) – The sun gleamed across the sky as representatives of Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 7. The ceremony celebrated construction of two new facilities and renovation of one existing building at the Harlingen campus, including space for two programs new to the campus: Diesel...

(ROSENBERG, Texas) – Despite the grayness of the early morning, the sun broke through the clouds as the groundbreaking for Texas State Technical College’s new Transportation Center of Excellence was held at the Fort Bend County campus on Wednesday, Nov. 29. In attendance were TSTC Chancellor and CEO Mike Reeser, other TSTC leadership, local and...

(MARSHALL, Texas) – Shovels hit the ground for the first of many times on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at Texas State Technical College’s Marshall campus during a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate construction of a new Diesel Equipment Technology building. “Today’s event marks a significant milestone in TSTC’s East Texas history: from our humble beginnings as an...

(ROSENBERG, Texas) – The need for highly skilled technicians in the workforce continues to grow. Additionally, Fort Bend County is one of the fastest-growing counties not only in Texas, but in the entire country, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Texas State Technical College looks to grow alongside the population and deliver technical education and...