(ABILENE, Texas) – When Texas State Technical College’s Electrical Power and Controls instructors at the Abilene campus need assistance from a student, there is one person in particular who they look for.
Kaleb Brosig, a third-semester student pursuing an Associate of Applied Science degree in the program, will be ready anytime he is called upon.
“I always seem to refer to Kaleb when I need help from a student,” Kevin Staton, one of Brosig’s instructors, said. “He is very intelligent and will advance very far.”
Larry Walders, an Electrical Power and Controls instructor, said he sees another positive trait in Brosig.
“He has the ability to learn things extremely fast,” Walders said. “He is very eager to learn.”
Brosig said his learning habits came about naturally because of his love for computers. When he was younger, he would work on his computer to see how it operated. He decided to study Electrical Power and Controls for a similar reason.
“I wanted to expand my skill set,” he said. “I wanted to learn the electrical side of computers as well. After I complete my associate degree, I plan to begin studying for a certification in the information technology field.”
Brosig said his work on computers expanded into other areas, like coding, gaming and programming.
“There is a lot of cool stuff you can do with computers,” he said. “I have always liked to make stuff, and with computers it started with basic file work. It has grown since then.”
Brosig chose to attend TSTC after touring the campus and talking to instructors.
“The facility has a real wow factor,” Brosig said. “There is some amazing technology we are able to use.”
Through the first three semesters, Brosig said he has been able to learn each section smoothly. But if he does have a question, he knows who to turn to.
“Larry (Walders) knows the work since he recently completed the program,” he said.
Brosig is also quick to help his classmates stay ahead.
“It is nice to be able to help people when they ask,” he said. “When the instructors are busy, many of my classmates know they can count on me to help them.”
Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians earn an average salary of $64,220 in Texas, according to onetonline.org. The growth for the number of such positions in the state was projected to be 14% between 2020 and 2030, according to the website.
TSTC offers Electrical Power and Controls in a hybrid format, combining virtual learning with in-person, hands-on lab work. In addition to the Abilene campus, TSTC’s campuses in Fort Bend County, North Texas and Waco offer the program.
Electrical Power and Controls is part of TSTC’s Money-Back Guarantee. If participating students do not find a job in their career field within six months after graduation, they will receive a refund of their tuition.
Registration for TSTC’s fall semester is underway. Learn more at tstc.edu.
