Local Hamilton High School Students Explore Electrical Careers at TSTC

Hamilton High School students recently visited the electrical programs at Texas State Technical College (TSTC). The tour included the Electrical Construction, Electrical Lineworker and Management Technology, Electrical Power and Controls, and Instrumentation Technology programs. Bryan Necessary, a program instructor, said the goal was to introduce students to potential electrical careers.

The students saw various equipment used in the TSTC programs. This included breakers, conduit, programmable logic controllers, and transformers. Hamilton High School counselor, Betsy Killian, hoped the tour would inspire interest in new fields for the students.

The tour also demonstrated students from the Electrical Lineworker and Management Technology program climbing practice utility poles. The instructors stressed the need for adaptability in the field, especially with changing weather conditions. Mason Burke, a program instructor, emphasized the significance of the work, explaining that without their efforts, there would be no electricity.

Hamilton High School student, Hunter Mize, had visited the campus before but came back to learn more. He intends to join the Waco campus in the fall to study in the Electrical Lineworker and Management Technology program. Mize observed the difference between high school and college life, especially the practical nature of the TSTC programs.

The tour is part of TSTC's ongoing initiative to connect with local high schools and promote technical careers. For more information on TSTC and its programs, visit tstc.edu.

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