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Harlingen.Marshall.Waco.West Texas.For the next year or two,it really is all about YOU.And for once,it’s the unselfish thing.YOU have talents and natural abilities.Develop them now!YOU have energy.Turn it loose for the sake of your future.YOU have earning potential.And Texas State Technical Collegecan help you reach it!
It’s within YOU – an innate ability, interest, skillor desire. TSTC’s counseling & testing staff will help you connect your ambitions to ourprograms so that every ounce of education pays off. We say TSTC has SOLE, a Success OnlyLearning Environment. To ensure it, TSTC hires faculty that are both gifted instructors andindustry experts — who are willing to help you succeed.Because our goal is to launch graduates into consistently higher earnings, much ofTSTC’s education is hands-on, turning coursework into career rewards. Come for a tourto see where 60 percent of your class time would be spent using industry-standardequipment in high-tech laboratory settings.You’ve got talent.We have tech.“TSTC provided me with the hands-on training that I usein my job as a Chemical Technician at L-3. Our equipmentand lab facilities at TSTC were just like those I found inthe workplace. TSTC is a great choice for the trainingyou need.” M a r t h a R i c oy, Chemical Technician,L-3 Communications Integrated SystemsYou don’t have to question if the jobs areout there. They are, and we can help you find them.TSTC’s associate degree graduates earn an averageof 30,000 as a starting salary, some as high as 50,000.And you can get to that salary much quicker.Why? Your TSTC degree carries clout, opening doors with nationalrecognition and strong industry ties. Your associate degree can take as little as two years, one yearfor a Certificate of Completion even less if you jump ahead withdual credit courses during high school. Your TSTC hands-on acquired skills give you more experiencein the job market than the average college graduate. Your TSTC faculty and staff work closely with industry to helpyou land the best possible interviews.Geta job.And a great one.“I’ve hired hundreds and hundredsof people over the years and one ofthe pleasures I’ve had is to hire studentsfrom TSTC, because they’re qualifiedand they can produce.”P au l D u r a n t, Trico Products,Brownsville TRICO is one of the world’s largestwindshield wiper manufacturerswith facilities on five continents.
The bargainof a lifetime! Just waiting.Tuition & FeesAnd the cost of all this . . . won’t burn a holein your pocket. Compare TSTC’s incredibly affordable tuition andfees with that of private institutions that offer similar programs:COST COMPARISON 2-Yr. Avg. Tuition & FeesFor-Profit School, 30,000*TSTC, 6,500, 4x Less Cost* Figures for private, for-profit schools provided byTexas Workforce Commission www.twc.state.tx.usFinancial AidWe want to make sure you get aneducation, doing what YOU want to do.TSTC financial aid officers can assist you in findingscholarships as well as federal and state grants andloans that make it possible. When you considerthe cost savings with your TSTCdegree, you’ll find that youreducation starts paying off muchfaster than those who areburdened with deep school debt.www.tstc.edu define your future.We haveyou inmind on every campus.All four TSTC collegesoffer affordableon-campus housing.Whether you choose aTSTC campus close to homeor venture across the statefor an all-new experience, you’ll buildlifetime relationships — through work andplay. There’s always the next dance, festival,party or special event as well as studentgovernment participation, clubs, and fieldof study groups that enter competitions.
TSTCHarlingen.Forty miles from the beaches of South Padre Islandand just north of the Mexico border, Harlingen’s semi-tropical climateof palm trees, exotic birds and cool coastal breezes invites year-round enjoyment.The campus itself will lure you away from this tropical playground with its first-ratenew Learning Resource Center that houses the library, media center, 90 wirelesspersonal computers, specialized technical software, as well as group and study rooms.Apartment-like dorm living keeps you near all the action, including intramural sports,the fitness Fieldhouse, Techsan Days, Oktoberfest and more.TSTCMarshall.Set among the lush piney woods of East Texas,Marshall is proclaimed to be a “Texas Treasure.” With itsfishing and water sports on area lakes, Marshall boasts a full array of both sportsand entertainment. With state-of-the-art classrooms, on-campus furnishedapartments for single students and a wide variety of student activities, TSTCMarshall has what you need to feel at home and make your education a greatand enjoyable experience. At TSTC Marshall, youwon’t just be a student; you will be part of theTSTC Marshall family, with faculty and staffthat care about you and your future.www.tstc.edu reach higher.
The rugged beauty of the West Texas plains ishome to TSTC’s main campus in Sweetwater and centersin Abilene, Breckenridge and Brownwood. The area’s consistenteconomic growth in livestock and agriculture means Western-style fun is the norm withrodeos to rattlesnake roundups. You’ll also enjoy year-round tennis, golf, outdoor parks,and three nearby lakes. Campus living in apartments, lodges or The Bluebonnet Innfacilitates easy access to open jam nights, cookouts, movie and casino events, concerts,intramural sports — and our Cardiovascular Fitness Strength Training Center.TSTCTSTCWaco.Located in the “Heart of Texas” between Dallasand Austin, Waco has attracted 200,000 area residentsalong with new shopping areas, restaurants, museums, a new aquatic centerand tennis complex, a scenic River Walk along the Brazos and much more.On campus, single students enjoy apartment-style and dormitory living, whilehomes with up to four bedrooms provide convenient campus housing forfamilies. The college library houses thousands of books, private study rooms,computer lab, drafting tables and numerous other resources. Student lifeoutside the classroom centers around social activities and a recreationcenter complete with basketball, baseball/softball, racquetball, volleyball,a workout center and swimming pool.www.tstc.edu there’s a campus close to you.West Texas.
Abelardo Cardona has a precision machinist’s job and a luxury precision car!Starting at 15- 28/hour, a machinist’s salary can grow to 85-100,000.Abelardo’s Houston employer, Knust-SBO, is just one of many companiesrecruiting TSTC-trained machinists.YOU can take dual credit courses inhigh school, and have aCareer in a Yearafter graduation.We hold the keys toyour Career in a Year!leAPMake thEnow!Dual credits are a slam dunk.Ask your high school counselorto review your Texas AchievementPlan with you. You can reviseit now to include dual credittoward having a Career in aYear through TSTC.Just two ofmany examples:DigitalMedia DesignTake dual credit hours:12 academic & 16 technicalgraphic arts, finish TSTCone year after you graduate. 36,680 average starting salaryAutomotive orDiesel Programwww.tstc.edu adventure is yours.Take dual credit hours: 12 academic& 15 technical automotive, finish TSTCone year after you graduate. 40,000 average starting salary
Will you roll up your sleeves for a year or two to gainthe payoff later? It worked for Eric Capps and countless others like him:“When I came to Texas State Technical College, I was aman with little options and no future. Thanks to TSTC, I left as aprofessional with a wealth of knowledge and the sky as my limit.”E r i c Capps , Safety Director, John E. Erwin General Contractors, WacoAnd Now,it’s all about YOU!www.tstc.edu check us out.opportunities.A Rewarding Career.A Bright Future.
Choose a program. Get prepared. It’s all about YOU.www.tstc.edu a step towards your future.TSTC programs arranged below within Achieve Texas Clusters.HarlingenMarshallWacoWest TexasHarlingenMarshallWacoWest TexasAgriculture, Food & Natural ResourcesAgricultureGolf Course & Landscape ManagementLaw, Public Safety & Security or Health ScienceArchitecture & ConstructionAir Conditioning & RefrigerationConstructionDrafting & DesignManufacturingAutomation/RoboticsComputer Integrated ManufacturingElectronicsFacilities Engineering & ManagementInstrumentationLaser Electro-OpticsMachiningPlumbing & PipefittingProcess OperationsSemiconductor ManufacturingWelding Arts Audio-Video Technology & CommunicationsAdvertising Design & PrintDigital Media DesignMedia Communications & InformationWeb Development/E-Commerce business, management & administrationProfessional Office OperationsWorkplace Productivity Education & TrainingTeacher Assistant Health ScienceChemical Dependency CounselingDental AssistantDental HygieneDental LaboratoryFood Service/Culinary ArtsHealth InformationLVN to RN BridgeMassage TherapyMedical AssistantMedical Information Specialist/TranscriptionistNurse AssistantPharmacy TechnicianRN Nursing PreparatorySurgical TechnologyVocational NursingInformation TechnologyBusiness/Office SystemsComputer Hardware SystemsComputer Programming & Software EngineeringComputer Systems Desktop SupportDatabase ManagementDesktop PublishingDigital Media DesignGame Design & DevelopmentHome Technology IntegrationMicrosoft MCSE PrepMicrosoft SpecializationNetwork SecurityNetworking & Systems AdministrationSolaris Certification PrepTelecommunicationsUnix SpecializationWeb Development/E-Commerce Emergency MedicalFire Fighting Science, Technology, Engineering & MathematicsAdvanced ManufacturingBiomedical EquipmentChemical/EnvironmentalDrafting & DesignElectrical/Computerized Control Systems & RoboticsEnvironmental Health, Safety, & ScienceFuel CellGeographic Information SystemsIndustrial Electrical TechnologyIndustrial Systems & EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMechatronicsNanotechnologyPlasticsWind Energy Transportation, Distribution & LogisticsAgriculture EquipmentAircraft Pilot TrainingAuto Collision & ManagementAutomotiveAviation MaintenanceAvionicsCaterpillar Dealer PrepChrysler College Automotive ProgramConstruction EquipmentDiesel Equipment (Marine Specialization offered only in Palacios)Heavy TruckJohn Deere Construction and ForestryLight/Medium Duty TruckOutdoor Power EquipmentRecreational Vehicle MaintenanceSmall Engine RepairToyota Technical Education Network All colleges within the TSTC System offer an array of transferable academics, however TSTC Harlingen also has the full 48 hourACADEMIC CORE transferable to any four year state institution.
Harlingen 1.800.852.8784Marshall 1.888.382.8782Waco 1.800.792.8784WCJC Fort Bend Technical Center 1.281.239.1549Palacios 1.361.972.3687West Texas:Abilene 1.325.672.7091 Breckenridge 1.254.559.7700 Brownwood 1.325.643.5987 Sweetwater 1.325.235.7300Discover TSTC.Discover YOUrself.TMTexas State Technical Colleges’ programs and services areavailable to academically qualified students regardless ofrace, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, genderor age. Texas State Technical Colleges will make reasonableaccommodations for people with disabilities.www.tstc.edu Copyright Texas State Technical College. Printed 02/2008. All rights reserved. The Texas State Technical College Logo and Logo Star are registeredtrademarks of Texas State Technical College. All rights reserved.
“TSTC provided me with the hands-on training that I use in my job as a Chemical Technician at L-3. Our equipment and lab facilities at TSTC were just like those I found in the workplace. TSTC is a great choice for the training you need.” MArThA ricOY, Chemical Technician, L-3 Communica
