(ROSENBERG, Texas) – Texas State Technical College will introduce Building Construction and Electrical Construction programs this fall at its Fort Bend County campus to help meet growing workforce demands in the region.
The Building Construction program will offer a Building Construction – Craftsman certificate of completion and the Electrical Construction program will offer an Electrical Construction certificate of completion.
“The landscape of Fort Bend County is not just a collection of buildings; it is a living blueprint of the future,” said Bryan Bowling, provost at TSTC’s Fort Bend County campus. “Our mission is to ‘Place More Texans in Great Paying Jobs,’ and we fulfill that promise by responding when industry speaks.”
Shawn McNeil, program team lead of both programs, said students can take advantage of great opportunities.
“Students in the Building Construction program will gain proficiency in OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 30-hour training, safety standards, plan reading, estimating, tool operation, project management, and training on forklift, skid steer, and scissor kit operation,” he said.
“Students in the Electrical Construction program will gain hands-on experience in residential, commercial, and industrial wiring, blueprint reading, electrical calculations, and theory,” he said.
Jim Janek, an instructor in the Building Construction program, said it is an exciting time to educate students at TSTC.
“I bring hands-on experience in construction, from design of jobs to management of a construction company,” he said. “This makes me an effective trainer for the next generation of workers. The key is translating my industry experience into teachable moments, allowing students to learn by doing.”
Through a partnership with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), students who complete the Electrical Construction program can have the 4,000-hour work requirement waived for the residential wireman license, providing a faster pathway to licensure and career entry.
Keysha Fonteneaux, an instructor in the Electrical Construction program, said her professional experience offers a strong background in the electrical trade.
“My experience spans both hands-on fieldwork and code compliance, including electrical installation, troubleshooting, and ensuring work is performed safely and in accordance with quality standards,” she said. “My goal is to foster an engaging learning environment that mirrors workplace expectations and prepares students to enter the workforce with confidence and professionalism.”
Registration for the summer and fall semesters is now underway at TSTC. For more information, visit TSTC.edu.