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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....

(HARLINGEN, Texas) – After spending 10 years building a career as a barber, Nicole Rodriguez decided to challenge herself by learning a new trade. “I realized I could apply the same dedication and attention to detail I use as a barber to restoring vehicles,” she said. “I find problem-solving in auto body repair fascinating. I...

(HARLINGEN, Texas) – Feeling self-conscious about one’s teeth is a common experience for many people. For Faith Urbano, she turned a once-challenging discomfort with her teeth into a sense of purpose, which led her to pursue an associate degree in the Dental Hygiene program at Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus. Urbano’s introduction to the...