TSTC HVAC alum exceeds own expectations

(HARLINGEN) – Laramie Christ always knew college was in his future, but out of high school he could not find one that was the right fit. That is, until he found Texas State Technical College in Fort Bend County.

The Needville native was part of TSTC’s first Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) graduating class in the early 2000’s, when the college was still housed inside Wharton County Junior College (WCJC).

TSTC in Fort Bend County now stands on its own along Southwest Freeway in Rosenberg and includes two buildings: the Industrial Technology Center and Brazos Center that house 10 technical programs. The campus is expected to grow to hold at least eight buildings in the future.

“I wanted a career, but a four-year university was not for me,” said Christ. “I knew I could not sit still long enough to learn anything by book. I learn by doing.”

Christ was a student studying his academics at WCJC when he learned that TSTC was coming to town.

“I immediately loved TSTC’s hands-on approach, so I enrolled,” he said.Laramie Christ

After doing his research, the 37-year-old realized that HVAC was a sustainable and steady business, which meant job security for him.

“Everyone needs HVAC services, especially in Texas,” he said with a laugh. “It was the perfect program for me.”

Upon earning his certificate and associate degree in HVAC Technology from TSTC he gained immediate employment with a local residential HVAC company.

After three years and gaining experience, he applied with Johnson Controls in Houston and 14 years later he is still there and climbing the ladder.

“TSTC gave me the foundation I needed to build a successful career,” said Christ. “I knew I could find success, and TSTC allowed me to do that.”

Christ began at Johnson Controls as an apprentice/tradesman. Then he got promoted to a journeyman/technician and now he is a technical team lead and oversees 15 employees.

Through his work at Johnson Controls he services large chillers and air handling equipment for 90 percent of Houston hospitals, the University of Houston, Shell, Exxon and TSTC in Fort Bend County.

“It’s quite funny how I came to service TSTC,” he said. “I arrived at the campus to talk about an instructor position and left with a service contract. It’s pretty ironic.”

Christ, once a year, also teaches a two-hour HVAC chillers course at TSTC. It’s an in-depth lesson that includes a hands-on session.

He said he loves speaking with students, answering their questions and seeing in their eyes how much they love what they’re learning.

“I love TSTC and this is my way of giving back and helping students grow,” he said. “They have the desire to achieve success and we need them in the field.”

Christ said he is proud to give back to the college that allowed him to gain a career with great pay and benefits that allows him to support his family.

“I’ve been able to do very well for my family thanks to TSTC,” he said. “They have helped me exceed my own expectations.”

HVAC Technology is offered at TSTC’s Fort Bend County, Harlingen, North Texas, Waco and Williamson County campuses.

For more information on HVAC Technology, visit tstc.edu/programs/HVACTechnology.

Student Success Profile – Tristan Leal

(HARLINGEN) – Tristan Leal is pursuing an associate degree in Biology at Texas State Technical College. The 18-year-old expects to graduate in Fall 2019.Tristan Leal

When the Mercedes native is not in the classroom or at the library, he participates in community service events and fundraisers as an active member of the TSTC Intramural Sports Club and Veteran Students Alliance Club.

What are your plans after graduation?

After I graduate with my associate degree in Biology, I plan on returning to TSTC to pursue a certificate in Dental Assistant and a second associate degree in Dental Hygiene.

What’s your dream job?

My dream job is to become a dental hygienist so I can teach proper oral health care and help people be proud of their smiles. But I do have the long-term goal of becoming a bioengineer to design and manufacture human organs such as hearts.

What has been your greatest accomplishment while at TSTC?

I’ve been homeschooled my entire life, so I’ve grown up to be very introverted. Being able to step foot on campus and have social interactions has been very good for me. It has helped me break out of my shell and be more outgoing. For me, this is a huge accomplishment.

What greatest lesson have you learned about yourself or life?

The greatest lesson I have learned is that it’s better to try something than to live with the “What if.”

Who at TSTC has had the greatest influence on your success?

My Anatomy and Physiology Instructor Paul Leonard has had the greatest influence on my success. He has always made me feel welcomed in class and at TSTC. He also eases my anxiety about speaking up in class and working in groups, along with encouraging me to get involved in campus activities.

What is your advice for future TSTC students?

My advice for future TSTC students is to always ask for assistance. TSTC has so many resources to help students succeed; take advantage of them.

After 30 years of inspiring students’ lives at TSTC Liz Silva retires

(HARLINGEN) – She was only 26-years-old when she came to Texas State Technical College as a counselor in Student Services. Now 30 years later, Liz Silva is closing this career chapter in her life to become Dr. Liz Silva.

“TSTC was my first job out of college,” she said. “It has been my entire professional career. So leaving a place that means so much is tough, but it’s time to devote my efforts toward completing my education.”

Silva retired last month from TSTC and her dedication and service to the college was celebrated this week with her colleagues and many of her past students.

“I grew up at TSTC,” said Silva. “I always knew I wanted to be a counselor in higher education. I come from a family of educators and TSTC was my dream job.”

The Mercedes native grew up in a migrant family. Her mother, father and six older siblings worked the fields, and in their family it was never the question of “If you go to college,” it was “Where are you going to college?”

“I was the youngest child so compared to my siblings I didn’t do much migrant work,” she said. “But I definitely had people to look up to when it came to college and careers.”Liz Silva

With the death of her father at 14, and her mother at 19, Silva was raised by her siblings. By this time they had careers and had completed undergrad and graduate degrees.

Silva followed in their footsteps and earned a bachelor’s degree from Pan American University in 1984 in psychology and a master’s in 1987 in guidance and counseling from the University of Texas-Pan American. She is now working on a doctorate degree in educational leadership at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

“We have all seen success and put education at the forefront of everything. We have seen first-hand how it can change a life,” said Silva. “And my brothers and sisters have been a big influence on my success.”

Within the next year Silva will earn her doctoral degree and said this is what sparked her decision to retire.

“My brother, who was one of my biggest supporters, passed away last year. It’s been hard, he practically raised me,” said Silva. “And his dream was to see me become Dr. Liz Silva, so I’m finishing this for him. I want to make him proud.”

Silva said the decision to retire was not considered lightly. She has enjoyed being a part of the TSTC family and making a difference in students’ lives.

And although she climbed the ladder at TSTC from counselor, director of Student Life, director of Counseling, director of Support Services to her latest role as executive director of Student Support Services, Silva said her heart has always taken her back to counseling.

“Everything I do is for the students,” she said. “I have dedicated my career to helping them achieve success and build their careers because that is what’s most important to me. And seeing them succeed makes everything worthwhile.”

She said she has always made it a point to interact with students outside of an office setting because that’s how she is able to earn their trust and confidence to seek her when they have an issue.

“I’ve always believed as a counselor that sitting in my office was not helping students,” she said. “It’s putting your boots to the ground and working among them that makes all the difference.”Liz Silva

Silva discovered this by not only serving as the TSTC Student Government Association advisor for most of her career, but also with the help of her mentors and former TSTC employees Cathy Maples, Roy Cavazos and Servando Villarreal, who all served as either directors or vice presidents during their tenure at the college.

“These are the people who taught me what I know. They are the ones who also dedicated their lives to their students,” she said. “They taught me patience and professionalism and helped guide me.”

The highlights of Silva’s career were exposing students to new experiences whether through student leadership on campus or through out-of-town conferences, and every commencement ceremony where she would see her students cross the finish line at TSTC.

Veronica Sanchez, a 2009 graduate from TSTC’s Dental Hygiene program, worked closely with Silva during her time as Student Government Association president and said that it was Silva’s positive influence that gave her the confidence she needed.

“Liz always has a smile for you. Her persistent drive to provide an excellent experience for students is inspiring,” said Sanchez. “She understands how much hard work it takes to be a student. Without her my professional life may have never been ignited. And I thank her for always serving and leading the way for students.”

Thirty years is a long time and while she will miss her colleagues, Silva said she will miss the students the most, and not so much the impact she made on them, but the impact they made on her.

“I learned a lot from my students,” she said. “They taught me a lot about myself and life in general. They have made my career a rewarding one.”

Silva hopes that once she completes her doctoral degree she can return to working in higher education, but this time in a classroom setting as a professor in her field to continue making a difference and inspiring students’ lives.

TSTC students beautify Harlingen during National Make a Difference Day

(HARLINGEN) – Texas State Technical College Registered Nursing student Michael Ortiz swapped his nursing tools for gardening tools during National Make a Difference Day, an annual community service event which is held the fourth Saturday in October.

On this day, thousands across the United States volunteer in their local communities and TSTC is no different.

Ortiz was one of more than 100 student leaders who gathered to plant more than 200 trees along the expressway at the corner of Lincoln Ave. and Frontage Rd. in Harlingen.

“As a nursing club we feel it is important to give back to our community,” said Ortiz. “This is our biggest project every year. We take pride in Harlingen and our surrounding communities and we want to give people something they can enjoy when they drive past this intersection and help make a difference.”

TSTC Student Life Coordinator Belinda Palomino said students at TSTC have participated in National Make a Difference Day for more than a decade and she is proud to see that every year the anticipation and participation for the event continues to increase.

“It’s so crucial to give our students these type of experiences,” she said. “It makes me proud to see them so engaged and involved in their communities. This is an important life lesson.”National Make a Difference Day

In addition to giving back to their communities, Palomino said doing community service teaches students teamwork, team building, adaptability, critical thinking and problem solving.

“By participating in National Make a Difference Day and other community service projects throughout the year, they get to learn soft skills, professional skills, they may otherwise not learn in a classroom,” she said.

Which is also why TSTC Director of Student Services Griselda Sanchez and Human Resources Senior Specialist Lupe Deloera from TSTC in Sweetwater decided to travel seven hours south for National Make a Difference Day with their Student Government Association officers Javier Rocha, vice president; Joshlyn Tovar, secretary; Elizabeth Guevara, treasurer; and Brett Paniagua, senator.

“This was a great experience for all of us,” said Sanchez. “I’m so proud of the work everyone did and the difference they have made in the community. We will be taking what we learned back to Sweetwater so that we can begin implementing programs like this in our community. It’s been a great learning experience.”

Although the students will do a similar community service project in Sweetwater and will work to beautify the TSTC campus with plants and flowers, they wanted to experience the large-scale event hosted by TSTC in Harlingen.

“We’ve always heard this is a huge event for TSTC in Harlingen and we were excited to join them this year. And although planting trees is tiring, we’re proud to know we’ve made a difference,” said Rocha. “This particular group has really been helpful in growing our SGA in Sweetwater and it’s been great sharing ideas and advice.”

Palomino said the success of this year’s event is credited to the partnership and help from Keep Harlingen Beautiful and the City of Harlingen.

“They donate shirts and provide shovels, supplies and their time,” said Palomino. “TSTC and our students have a great working relationship with them and our partnership is strong.”

Executive Director of Keep Harlingen Beautiful Melissa Boykin said she is amazed at the number of volunteers that participated in National Make a Difference Day.

“TSTC always comes through for us,” said Boykin. “The work they do all year long has a profound impact on our community. They are our biggest recyclers, they beautify our community and enhance Harlingen’s image. We love our TSTC.”

For Harlingen and TSTC, National Make a Difference Day allows them to get one step close to completing the beautification process along the entire expressway in Harlingen. It will take several more years to finish.

TSTC’s volunteer hours during National Make a Difference Day were valued at $14,814, a hefty cost savings for the city.

For more information on TSTC and the programs it offers, visit tstc.edu.

 

TSTC Alumna Finds Satisfying Career in Hutto

(WACO) – Sarah Elliott proves that the field of biomedical equipment technology is not just for men.

“It is kind of priceless to walk on-site and see the surprised looks on some of the technologists’ faces because they have never seen a woman in this business, and the sense of accomplishment you feel when you prove you are just as capable of doing the job as a man,” she said.

Elliott, a Texas State Technical College alumna, is a biomedical equipment technician at KEI Medical Imaging Services in Hutto.

“We do place (graduates) in the Austin area,” said Mark Plough, TSTC’s biomedical and medical imaging technology statewide chair. “The way it is growing, I am sure we will see more graduates going there. The companies that come and hire our students are particularly interested in females.”

Elliott graduated in 2017 from TSTC’s Biomedical Equipment Technology program. She said she was glad to think through technical scenarios on similar equipment she would see in the field.

“There were only three women in my graduating class,” she said. “Since I have been in the field, I personally haven’t met any other female biomedical equipment technicians or field service engineers.”

Elliott learned about her employer from an acquaintance. On a recent week, her work took her to the Dallas and Houston areas to troubleshoot and calibrate machines.

“Walk on-site with confidence, and nobody will ever question your abilities,” she said.

Elliott said it is a challenge balancing work and family. She lives in Hutto during the week and travels to Coolidge on weekends to see her family.

She is a 2007 graduate of Coolidge High School.

“I have always been fascinated with taking things apart and putting them back together to see how things work,” Elliott said.

For more information on Texas State Technical College, go to www.tstc.edu.

TSTC Alumna Finds Satisfying Career in Hutto

TSTC in Marshall Hosts Industry Job Fair

(MARSHALL) – More than 170 students from Texas State Technical College attended Thursday’s Industry Job Fair and talked to employers about a variety of career fields.

The campus had its largest job fair yet for students, with 39 companies from Louisiana and Texas in attendance. Most of the companies specialize in engineering and manufacturing.

“The companies right now are needing people in those fields,” said Hannah Luce, a TSTC Career Services coordinator.

Luce said several students had job interviews at the event, with one student receiving a job offer.

“Unemployment is down, so all these companies are needing employees,” Luce said. “They realize the product we offer.”

J.P. Arrington, a human resources manager at Norris Cylinder in Longview, said the company was looking for lathe operators, electricians, mechanics, materials handlers and other positions. He said it was the first time the company, which makes high-pressure acetylene and steel cylinders, attended a TSTC Industry Job Fair.

And, he was happy with the results.

“I found some really good prospects there,” Arrington said. “I have been really impressed with your college. I have hired three of your students in the last three months. They have been fantastic.”

Crown Equipment Corp. of Arlington was also represented at the job event. The Ohio-based company specializing in forklift parts and production offers tuition reimbursement to TSTC’s Diesel Equipment Technology certificate and associate degree graduates from the Marshall campus who are hired as technicians.

“The caliber of students is just like any at TSTC – great,” said Joe Razza, a Crown regional recruiter. “They were prepared, asked good questions and were vested in what it was that we had to say.”

The next Industry Job Fair for students at TSTC in Marshall will be on Thursday, March 28.

For more information on Texas State Technical College, go to www.tstc.edu.

TSTC in Marshall Hosts Industry Job Fair

TSTC Hosts National Challenger Center Director

(WACO) – Texas State Technical College’s Challenger Learning Center is ready to send students off on new adventures.

Lance Bush, president and chief executive officer of the Challenger Center for Space Science Education in Washington, D.C., visited the campus Wednesday to talk to administrators and give a presentation on the center’s future worldwide plans.

Bush said when he visits centers and sees students performing experiments or working in Mission Control, he senses the excitement they have for space science.

“Today’s students are tomorrow’s innovators,” Bush said.

Bush said new programs the national office is rolling out will inspire students in new ways.

The Aquatic Investigations program for third- to fifth-grade students and the Earth to Mars program for ninth- and tenth- grade students can be taught by teachers in classrooms using Challenger Center materials. These will be offered starting in the 2020-21 school year.

“Teachers are looking for content,” Bush said. “These are hands-on activities.”

The Challenger Center’s 43 locations in Canada, Great Britain, South Korea and the United States continue to offer a selection of eight on-site missions focusing on comets, Earth, Mars, satellites and other topics for elementary and middle school students.

“We have new missions at the center, including Mission to Mars starting in spring 2019, and are revamping and updating missions annually to keep up with the scientific and technological advances,” said Jeremy Hagman, a center coordinator. “Lance’s vision about helping support younger students through the Classroom Adventures project reinforces that we are indeed blessed to have him looking out for the organization.”

All of the lessons the Challenger Center offers to students are based on science data and align to current national education standards, Bush said.

Bush said students start deciding their career paths by fourth grade, but about half of them give up their interest by the time they enter eighth grade.

“Too many lose interest in STEM,” Bush said. “This limits opportunities in life and competitiveness abroad.”

Hagman sees potential opportunities for the local center catering to older children and adults.

“I see a place where companies can have retreats and learn trust, teamwork and communication just like the younger students,” he said. “I see a place where Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops can come and earn merit badges and work on projects. I see a place where home-schoolers can come on certain days and do missions.”

The center honors the astronauts who died Jan. 28, 1986, when a booster engine failed on the space shuttle Challenger space shuttle launching from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The initiative was founded later that year by the families of the seven astronauts tragically killed.

TSTC’s Challenger Learning Center held a public grand opening in September 2016 and hosted its first school groups in early 2017. The center is the third in Texas, joining locations at TSTC in Harlingen and in San Antonio.

“The Challenger Learning Center at TSTC in Waco is a tremendous resource for STEM education for our local school districts,” TSTC Provost Adam Hutchison said.

For more information on TSTC’s Challenger Learning Center, go to www.tstc.edu/challenger.

TSTC Hosts National Challenger Center Director

TSTC to Compete in NIFA Regional Competition

(WACO) –  Fabian Kiedels and Ethan Wood are ready to help fly Texas State Technical College to victory.

TSTC will compete against Central Texas College, Hinds Community College, LeTourneau University and Louisiana Tech University in the National Intercollegiate Flying Association Region 4 Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON) from Oct. 29 to Nov. 2 at Skylark Field Airport in Killeen.

Events include computer accuracy, landings, general safety, aviation knowledge, aircraft identification and navigation. All outdoor events and schedule changes are contingent on the weather.

Kiedels and Wood are returning competitors.

“It was overwhelming because it was new but exciting,” said Kiedels, 22, of The Woodlands.

Kiedels will compete in the power-off and power-on landing contest. He said being part of SAFECON enables him to learn and practice beyond the classroom, particularly on landings.

Wood, 20, of Dalhart will represent TSTC in the navigation event. Wood said taking part in the contest last year showed him what he needed to dedicate himself to in studying aviation. He said newer students have asked him lots of questions about what to expect from the intense competition.

The team has prepared in the classroom and in private ground school, with some practice days lasting until sunset.

Jessica Ogden, a TSTC flight instructor, was on last year’s SAFECON team as a student and is an adviser for this year’s group.

“I hope all the students are able to learn something new from their time spent in Killeen,” she said. “I hope they meet new people in aviation and make friendships that last a lifetime through this event. Even though it’s a competition, it never fails to be fun. I hope this team learns to enjoy their time as a student in aviation.”

Other TSTC students taking part include Grant Gonzales, Ken Hannes, Bebo Hudson, Michael Lairsen and Lauren Yates. Also advising the team is Shelby-Lynn Hubbard, a TSTC flight instructor.

The top three teams will be invited to compete at the 2019 national SAFECON.

For more information on Texas State Technical College, go to www.tstc.edu.

TSTC to Compete in NIFA Regional Competition

TSTC Diesel Equipment Technology Program Helps Meet Growing Demand

(SWEETWATER) – Jackson Gardner, 19, of Abilene sees a big future in his career plans as he works toward a certificate in the Diesel Equipment Technology program at Texas State Technical College.

“The demand for diesel mechanics in big companies sparked my interest,” he said.

Gardner will not be finished after he graduates in 2019 because he wants to pursue certificates in Automotive Technology and Welding Technology.

“I believe it will lead to many more job opportunities since I will be a well-rounded employee,” Gardner said.

Diesel service technician jobs are expected to grow to more than 304,000 by 2026, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

“Employees are looking for students that have basic technical skills and are eager to learn,” said Mark Koslan, a TSTC Diesel Equipment Technology instructor. “As with most businesses, they want employees that are hardworking and dependable with good communication skills.”

Koslan said some of the area options for graduates include truck and equipment dealerships, independent repair facilities, fleet truck companies, and the oil and gas industry.

Ryan Herrera, operations manager for the Concho Valley Rural Transit District in San Angelo, has seen the impact the oil and gas industry has on getting maintenance done on his fleet of 62 vehicles, including five diesel-engine buses.

The transit district does not have its own maintenance facility, so work has to be locally contracted out. Herrera said as the oil and gas industry booms, there are less workers available to do preventive maintenance. As the oil and gas industry’s impact decreases, there are more workers, and demand for repair work is high.

Herrera said the transit district has also seen the impact on its drivers.

“We have a good benefits package here,” he said. “When the boom started back up about a year and a half ago, we lost a lot of drivers. At the end of the day, they realize they had it made here. We are always looking for drivers.”

Herrera said there are plans for the transit district, which serves 12 Concho Valley counties, to build an on-site maintenance facility. This means the transit district will have a need in the future for diesel mechanics and other workers.

“We are doing the planning right now,” Herrera said. “We will go to the state to ask for money to help build the facility.”

Oklahoma City-based Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores Inc., which has a location on Interstate 20 in Sweetwater, uses online job boards, recruiters, and partnerships with technical colleges and universities to find qualified diesel mechanics. Some of the qualities the company seeks in job candidates include up to two years of experience working with Class 7 and 8 trucks, knowledge of basic electrical theory and troubleshooting, and the willingness to mentor diesel mechanic apprentices.

“It’s very difficult to find candidates to fill diesel mechanic positions,” said Tara Carr, a media relations supervisor for Love’s. “This is not Love’s-specific, (but) the entire travel/transportation industry is feeling the effects of a lack of skilled tradesmen. Mechanics have options; getting them through our doors is only half the battle.”

Roy Banda, 32, of Comanche is studying for the Associate of Applied Science degree in Diesel Equipment Technology. Banda, a 2004 Comanche High School graduate, chose to pursue the field because of its specializations.

“I feel great about my job plans and outcomes, and I am willing to relocate for employment opportunities,” said Banda, a former U.S. Marine. “I already have companies interested in me, and I am looking for great benefits for my family.”

For more information on Texas State Technical College, go to tstc.edu.

TSTC Industry Job Fair helps fill state workforce shortage

(HARLINGEN) – More than 50 employers from across the state gathered at Texas State Technical College’s Cultural Arts Center for the Fall 2018 Industry Job Fair, ready to hire TSTC students and graduates for good-paying, in-demand positions.

“This has been one of our most-attended job fairs yet,” said Viviana Espinosa, TSTC director of Talent Management and Career Services. “Employers said they are excited to have been able to reach so many students to help fill the gaps in their workforce.”

More than 500 TSTC students and alumni were dressed to impress at the fair, many with resumes in hand, applying for positions and completing on-site interviews.

Espinosa said the main objective during Industry Job Fair is to connect students and employers.

“Industry representatives are looking to fill positions with skilled employees, and many look at our students first because of the training they receive in the classroom. They’re ready to work,” said Espinosa. “And for our students, it’s about graduating with that dream job in hand. And at Industry Job Fair, we’re able to meet both student and industry needs.”TSTC Industry Job Fair

Carlos Gomez, a regional human resources manager with Martin Sprocket & Gear, said they have seen a lot of success from hiring graduates of TSTC’s Precision Machining Technology program.

“The machinists and machine programmers we’re able to hire from TSTC help us meet the needs of our customers,” said Gomez. “Every TSTC student we have hired is now filling key roles within our company. We have even created new positions for TSTC graduates because of the impressive skill sets they have acquired through TSTC.”

Gomez also said partnering with technical colleges like TSTC helps them fill a shortage in their workforce, especially with an increased number of similar companies opening and competing for skilled workers.

“Utilizing technical schools like TSTC has been a major factor in being able to hire more skilled employees. Everything is tied back to the bottom line, and being able to keep our machine shops filled helps us meet our customers’ demands,” said Gomez. “TSTC, to me, is the most valuable technical school in the state, and that opinion is shared by many on our executive management team at Martin Sprocket & Gear.”

Many of the other prospective employers at the event shared the same sentiment.

Samuel Saldana, building services manager for SpawGlass Contractors, said many of the TSTC graduates they have hired have performed above expectations.

“The individuals we hire from TSTC are well-rounded and are trained in more than one area and know several trades within the construction industry,” said Saldana. “Hiring skilled workers from TSTC brings our company value.”

Saldana added that the longtime partnership between SpawGlass and TSTC has been very successful and helpful.

“There is a shortage of professionals in our industry, and the support that TSTC gives us is invaluable,” said Saldana. “We’re looking for individuals who have a basic understanding of our industry, who have been trained in various aspects of our field and display professionalism, and the graduates from TSTC’s Building Construction program are the perfect fit.”

TSTC’s Talent Management and Career Services office connects students and employers statewide by hosting employee spotlights, interview practicums and industry job fairs.

It also assists TSTC students and alumni with resume writing, interview preparation, career research, job searches and networking.

For more information about TSTC’s Talent Management and Career Services office, visit tstc.edu/student_life/careerservices or call 956-364-4940.