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(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...

(RED OAK, Texas) – Jose Rodriguez is a Welding instructor at Texas State Technical College’s North Texas campus, bringing sparks to life in the classroom. When he is not teaching, he is exploring another form of craftsmanship with the school’s Precision Machining program. “Before I enrolled in Welding, I was fascinated by Precision Machining, but...

(HARLINGEN, Texas) – Texas State Technical College’s Accelerated Training Solutions department will introduce a new 10-week, 80-hour Registered Dental Assistant program in January to help address the growing need for skilled dental professionals in the Rio Grande Valley. “Our department collaborates with employers throughout the state to stay up to date about opportunities in dental...

(HARLINGEN, Texas) – As Texas faces an aging construction workforce and increasing demand for skilled professionals, Texas State Technical College’s Building Construction program is stepping up by preparing students with the training needed to bridge the gap. The program is known for producing highly skilled candidates who fill construction jobs across the state. According to...

(HARLINGEN, Texas) – Texas State Technical College Digital Media Design instructor David Place understands the power of a well-crafted story. Place, an alumnus of the Digital Imaging Technology program (now Digital Media Design) at TSTC, draws on his experience at two Rio Grande Valley newsrooms to help prepare current students to develop their own approach...