(SWEETWATER, Texas) – It was a morning of celebration as Texas State Technical College officially opened the Building Construction and Culinary Arts programs at the Sweetwater campus on Thursday, Sept. 18.
The Sweetwater and Nolan County Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon-cutting event, which was attended by guests enjoying hors d’oeuvres prepared by the Culinary Arts students.
Chamber representatives presented each program with a framed one-dollar bill to commemorate the occasion. As a surprise, representatives from the National WASP WWII Museum presented Culinary Arts students with a framed biscuit recipe used by the cooks at Avenger Field during World War II.
T.J. Wilson, director of marketing at Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital, said having the programs available in Sweetwater is a positive sign.
“What these programs will do for this community is amazing,” he said. “When TSTC grows, Sweetwater grows.”
Andy Weaver, provost of the West Texas campuses, said the two programs are a perfect fit for the college.
“We are focused on the growth in Sweetwater,” he said. “There are job opportunities for the graduates across this region.”
Guests toured the program facilities and were able to visit with faculty and students after the ceremony.
To learn more about TSTC, visit tstc.edu.