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Local High School Students Explore Career Opportunities at TSTC's TechXperience Day
On March 22, Texas State Technical College (TSTC) in Fort Bend County, Texas, held TechXperience Day. This event, organized by Shirin Purnell, TSTC’s senior enrollment officer, aimed to familiarize high school students with the college and its technical programs. Over 700 students from 17 local high schools attended, touring the campus in groups guided by TSTC staff and faculty.
Local TSTC Graduate Returns to Pursue Second Degree in Growing Field of Occupational Safety
Calvin Tiner, a 2020 graduate of Texas State Technical College (TSTC), is back at the institution for a second Associate of Applied Science degree in Occupational Safety and Environmental Compliance (OSEC). After his first graduation, Tiner worked as an industrial technician at USG and later joined a safety team. This experience sparked his interest in safety, leading him to Cargill Animal Nutrition as a maintenance electrician.
Wharton County Junior College Opens Registration for May and Summer 2024 Sessions
Wharton County Junior College in Texas has opened registration for its May 2024 Mini-Term and Summer 2024 semester. Registration starts on April 3, 2024. The deadline is May 13 for the Mini-Term and July 8 for the Summer sessions. The Mini-Term runs from May 13 to May 30.
Texas State Technical College looks to meet automotive technician needs with expansion
TSTC broke ground on a roughly $54 million expansion in late November to bring the 80-acre Transportation Center of Excellence to its Rosenberg campus. (Rendering courtesy Texas State Technical College) Texas State Technical College will offer more automotive classes when its new center opens in fall 2025. In a nutshell.
Fort Bend ISD Willowridge HS student surprised with $100,000 scholarship
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — A Fort Bend ISD Willowridge High School student was surprised with a $100,000 scholarship on Wednesday to help pay for college. When Pascal Gashe made it to school, his parents and teachers told him he would be meeting with some secret dignitary, but that wasn't the whole truth. He was actually the big man on campus that day and his meeting was with a check worth thousands of dollars.
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