{"id":321,"date":"2016-03-12T14:13:35","date_gmt":"2016-03-12T14:13:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.tstc.edu\/?p=321"},"modified":"2016-03-17T14:37:08","modified_gmt":"2016-03-17T14:37:08","slug":"tstc-students-reach-for-the-stars-at-ula","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.tstc.edu\/?p=321","title":{"rendered":"TSTC Students Reach for the Stars at ULA"},"content":{"rendered":"

(HARLINGEN) – In a recent tour of United Launch Alliance, Texas State Technical College students were introduced to ULA employee and TSTC alumna Brittany Campbell.<\/p>\n

Campbell, 21, graduated from TSTC in August 2015 with her associate degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology. The Los Fresnos native said she first became interested in the aviation industry at a young age.<\/p>\n

After graduating from Los Fresnos High School in 2013, her plan was to enlist in the United States Air Force. However, when her plans fell through, TSTC was there to give her a future.<\/p>\n

\u201cThings happened and I couldn\u2019t take off,\u201d said Campbell. \u201cI found TSTC and the aviation program and decided to give it a try. I ended up enjoying every bit of it \"Brittany<\/a>and found a job I love.\u201d<\/p>\n

Campbell began working with ULA the Monday after she received her degree, although she had officially been hired a few months before graduation. She became familiar with the company at a TSTC job fair and through ULA representative visits on campus.<\/p>\n

\u201cTSTC prepared me for this job, there were no surprises,\u201d said Campbell. \u201cThe hands-on approach from the instructors trained me for the field. Their help was invaluable to my experience and the skills I gained.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tim Pillar, ULA site lead said it is Campbell\u2019s understanding of the industry and abilities that set her apart from other candidates.<\/p>\n

\u201cTSTC gives students like Campbell the starting point to take off from when they get to ULA,\u201d said Pillar. \u201cThey have an understanding of process and discipline required in the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n

During the recent tour at ULA, Pillar told students that ULA\u2019s history with TSTC dates back to 1987 when they opened their doors in Harlingen. The first technicians they hired were trained at TSTC and many more have been hired since then. Pillar added that TSTC is the first place they look for new employees when a position becomes available at their site.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe see TSTC students as a cut above other candidates,\u201d said Pillar. \u201cBy pursuing post high school education these students are already demonstrating they want more earning potential than that from a high school degree.\u201d<\/p>\n

More than 70 students who are preparing to graduate within the next two semesters from Aviation Maintenance, Precision Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Telecommunications and Air Conditioning and Refrigeration were invited for the tour.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe significance of them touring our facility gives students a unique insight into aerospace manufacturing,\u201d said Pillar. \u201cThey get a sense for high standards set in the work environment and the importance of our product to mankind and society.\u201d<\/p>\n

Viviana Espinosa, interim director of Talent Management\/Career Services at TSTC, said the ULA tour was a part of the Employee Spotlight series, a presentation requested by an employer when they are looking to hire TSTC graduates.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis tour was a little different, usually employers come to campus to talk to our students,\u201d said Espinosa. \u201cBut ULA invited us this time and they\u2019re ready to meet and hire our students. We couldn\u2019t be more appreciative of this opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n

To learn more about the services offered by TSTC\u2019s Talent Management\/Career Services department call 956-364-4940.<\/p>\n

Registration for summer and fall semesters begins April 4. Apply online anytime at tstc.edu.<\/p>\n

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