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(MARSHALL, Texas) – Alauryn Morgan was already an experienced welder like her father before she enrolled at Texas State Technical College. “We had to pick (an elective) before we went to high school and I was like, ‘Welding sounds cool. I’m going to try it,’” she said. “I’ve liked it ever since.” Morgan, of Longview,...

(HARLINGEN, Texas) – For three years, Zachary Alanis worked in the automotive industry, leading mechanics and working directly with customers as a service advisor. “I’m a hands-on person, but I didn’t have the degree to become a mechanic,” Alanis said. “I worked as a service advisor at two automotive dealerships to stay connected to the...

(RED OAK, Texas) – In his 20 years with the U.S. Army, Aaron Orr gained experience in multiple fields, such as airborne medicine and information technology. Set to retire from the military on Friday, Jan. 30, Orr enrolled in Texas State Technical College’s Computer Networking and Systems Administration program. He is in his final semester....

Eric Jackson’s Journey With Cables, Courage and a Calling From the Marines to global IT work, Eric Jackson’s path eventually led him to the computer networking lab at TSTC’s Williamson County campus. There, he blends discipline, experience and heart to guide students toward meaningful careers. For Jackson, teaching is more than a job — it’s...

Muhammad Yasin Abduwaheb knows what it is like to uproot everything he knows for a chance at a more fulfilling life. And he would take that chance every time. Today, he is thriving in the Robotics and Industrial Controls Technology program at Texas State Technical College. But the road that brought him there stretched across...

(HARLINGEN, Texas) – After spending 10 years building a career as a barber, Nicole Rodriguez decided to challenge herself by learning a new trade. “I realized I could apply the same dedication and attention to detail I use as a barber to restoring vehicles,” she said. “I find problem-solving in auto body repair fascinating. I...