Engineering & Manufacturing

Texas is one of the top states for manufacturing because of its valuable assets — a vast reserve of natural resources, premier research institutions, a friendly business environment and a skilled workforce. (That’s where we come in.) Manufacturing contributes more than $230 billion a year and employs almost 900,000 people, many of them highly skilled and well-paid.

Browse Programs

Workforce Training

Hire TSTC grads

Leading Manufacturing Sectors

Factories in Texas produce everything from massive turbine engines to tiny nanochips. The state’s job growth is fueled by three sectors: computers and electronics equipment, aerospace parts, and pharmaceuticals. Leading manufacturing industries include chemicals, petroleum products and motor vehicles. And the future for manufacturing in Texas is bright. Many prominent manufacturing companies are moving to Texas because of the lower cost of living, cool cities, warm weather, a highly skilled workforce powered by TSTC, unsurpassed BBQ and, of course, football.

Electrical Power and Controls ElectricianTesterMan

Projected growth
2019-2029

Bureau of Labor Statistics

74,800

Projected
new jobs

Bureau of Labor Statistics

Our most
popular programs

Browse all programs

Engineering & Manufacturing

Precision Machining Technology

If you're into computers and tools, this will be the right fit for you. You'll cut, grind, shear and shape your way into a machining career.

East Williamson County Fort Bend County Harlingen
More

Engineering & Manufacturing

Electrical Power & Controls

With the looming retirements of baby boomers, there is a growing need for trained professionals in this field.

Abilene Fort Bend County North Texas
More

Engineering & Manufacturing

Welding Technology

A steady hand and attention to detail could land you a great career in an industry that's heating up the job market.

Abilene Breckenridge Brownwood
More

Workforce Training

TSTC Workforce Training offers non-credit courses for those who want to update their skills without enrolling in traditional college classes.

Learn more

Search Workforce training courses:

WORKFORCE

Course
details

Industrial Systems Training Program

In-person

Length

12 Weeks. The schedule also varies.

ESTIMATED COST

$4,500

Locations

Harlingen Fort Bend County

CONTACT Please contact us if you would like more information about the West Campus.

Cindy Brunett 325-734-3658

Please contact us if you would like more information about the East Williamson Campus. Corina I. Zepeda 512- 948- 0462

Please contact us if you would like more information about the Harlingen and Fort Bend Campus. Myra Deleon

Course
details

IPC J-STD-001 Soldering Certification

In-person

Length

40 hours

Locations

All campuses

CONTACT For more information please contact workforcetraining@tstc.edu

Course
details

Soldering Fundamentals

In-person

Length

80 hours

Locations

All campuses

CONTACT For more information please contact workforcetraining@tstc.edu

Course
details

Welding Safety Technician

Online

Length

202 Hours

ESTIMATED COST

$4,500

Locations

Harlingen

CONTACT For more information, please contact: Myra De Leon 956-364-4603

Course
details

Fiber Optic – Broadband Technician

Online

Length

105 Hours

ESTIMATED COST

$5,800

CONTACT For information contact: myra.deleon@tstc.edu Ph: 956-364-4603

Course
details

Mobile Welding

In-person

Locations

Harlingen

CONTACT If you have any questions, please contact Jon Autenrieth in Waco at 254-867-3195 Myra De Leon 956-364-4603

Course
details

NCCER Maritime Welding Level I

In-person

Length

6.5 Weeks

ESTIMATED COST

$4,500

CONTACT Myra De Leon myra.deleon@tstc.edu 956-364-4603

Course
details

Tesla START

In-person

Length

16 weeks

ESTIMATED COST

$2,700

Locations

Waco Fort Bend County

CONTACT For question about your eligibility or the program, contact us at: Bettye Cole

UPDATES: 2022 – accepting applications until class is filled

Course
details

Pneumatics Fundamentals

Hybrid

CONTACT For more information, email accelerated.training@tstc.edu

Course
details

Mechanical Systems / Mechanical Drives / Power Transmission

In-person

CONTACT For more information, email accelerated.training@tstc.edu

CONTINUING ED

Course
details

NCCER Electrical Level 1

Online

Length

204 Hours

ESTIMATED COST

$3,670

Locations

East Williamson County Harlingen

CONTACT

East Williamson County Harlingen

We are here to help

Our Career Services team takes your future seriously. Our staff helps with résumé and cover letter writing, job search, interviewing techniques, phone etiquette, and any other skill you need to land a great job. And with our private online job board, students and grads have exclusive access to the best jobs in the state.