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(RED OAK, Texas) – Texas State Technical College often educates multiple generations at once. At the North Texas campus, Ethan Forner and his father, Brent Ross, are learning HVAC side by side. “I never thought that I’d be going to class with my dad. It’s pretty cool,” Forner said. One of Forner’s former high school...

(HARLINGEN, Texas) – After watching his father’s plumbing business thrive for three decades, Jesus Padron Jr. plans to someday take over the family business. “Seeing my dad’s dedication and work ethic motivated me to follow in his footsteps,” said the Texas State Technical College Plumbing and Pipefitting student. “(He) emphasized that when you truly understand...

Forging Responsibility: Carlos Hernandez Learns Life Starts at Home Today, Carlos Hernandez is working toward a welding career at Texas State Technical College—but his journey began years earlier, at home, caring for his family. Carlos Hernandez sat in the living room, watching his younger brother and sister weave through the furniture like tiny tornadoes. With...

(HARLINGEN, Texas) – Long before starting the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) certificate program at Texas State Technical College, Lorinda Chairez was drawn to helping people at their most vulnerable moments. “Years ago, my mother battled cancer, my father had heart issues and my mother-in-law also had cancer,” Chairez said. Chairez was the primary caregiver for...

(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....