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(HARLINGEN, Texas) – As Texas State Technical College students prepare to transition from college life to the workforce, the Career Services team shared strategies to help them stand out in a competitive job market. Whether students network at the college’s Industry Job Fair or prepare for a job interview following commencement, they have learned some...

(HUTTO, Texas) – Charli Wright wants the next generation of women welders to walk into the industry with confidence. Once one of the few women in a male-dominated field, she now helps students believe in their skills and their place in the trade. Wright entered almost on a whim. She initially took welding to support...

(ROSENBERG, Texas) – For Jose Jimenez, stepping back into the Auto Collision and Management program at Texas State Technical College’s Fort Bend County campus as an instructor marked a full-circle moment in his career. “Transitioning from the shop’s production floor to the auto collision program has been rewarding and challenging,” Jimenez said. “I learned that...

Karen K. Martin to lead The TSTC Foundation, advancing student success Texas State Technical College has named Karen K. Martin as president of The TSTC Foundation, where she will lead philanthropic efforts that directly support student success across the TSTC system.  Martin, who joined the Foundation in October, will focus on expanding scholarships, emergency student assistance...

(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....

Eric Jackson’s Journey With Cables, Courage and a Calling From the Marines to global IT work, Eric Jackson’s path eventually led him to the computer networking lab at TSTC’s Williamson County campus. There, he blends discipline, experience and heart to guide students toward meaningful careers. For Jackson, teaching is more than a job — it’s...