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(ROSENBERG, Texas) – Rebecca Lara served for 22 years in the U.S. Army as a nuclear, biological and chemical warfare specialist. She found the transition to civilian life challenging — especially without the routine that had guided her for two decades. Lara was encouraged by a relative who first toured the Occupational Safety and Environmental...

(RED OAK, Texas) – As a military wife that frequently relocated, it was difficult for Cierra DeVoe to establish her own career. One day, she discovered the world of drafting. “I was working as a scheduler for a small, outdoor construction company in Florida,” the Las Vegas, Nevada, native said. “There was a person there...

(HARLINGEN, Texas) – Not everyone is cut out to be an electrical lineworker — it is a hands-on career that demands technical expertise, bravery and commitment. For Lila Quintero, an Electrical Lineworker and Management student at Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus, the inspiration was close to home. Her uncle had an extensive career in...

(HARLINGEN, Texas) – Elijah Aguilar is carrying on a family legacy while building a stable future for his children through the Biomedical Equipment program at Texas State Technical College. Aguilar’s father, Alex Aguilar, a graduate of the same program, demonstrated, through his commitment to troubleshooting and maintaining medical devices, that there is a demand for...

(HARLINGEN, Texas) – Rogelio Cerda, a Diesel Equipment student at Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus, is among the program’s inaugural cohort. In fact, Cerda was the first student to sign up when he enrolled in the associate degree program. “I felt honored when my enrollment coach told me (I was the first to register),”...

(ROSENBERG, Texas) – Growing up in Eagle Lake, Robert Gonzales carried a simple lesson from his grandfather: be consistent with your work and take pride in what you do. Those values were strengthened during his eight years in the gravel industry, where he gained experience doing multiple jobs. His focus shifted after seeing technicians at...