TSTC in Harlingen

10/16/2026

⚒️💥 Sparks flew at TSTC! The Texas High School Welding Series brought the heat as students showed off their skills and put their welding talents to the test! They also got a taste of what’s possible after graduation through TSTC’s Welding program because its specialized training is The Texas Standard.

10/16/2026

🏫 🩺 From mock surgical labs to robotic surgery technology! TSTC’s Surgical Technology program and Stryker Trauma hosted an open house featuring a mock cadaver lab at the Harlingen campus. Visitors, surgeons and healthcare professionals explored orthopedic trauma procedures, surgical instruments and the technologies used in today’s operating rooms.

Students also gained hands-on experience with the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System at Valley Regional Medical Center through training with Intuitive. These industry partnerships connect lab instruction with real-world surgical technology, helping prepare future surgical technologists for the evolving demands of the operating room and strengthening the Rio Grande Valley’s healthcare workforce!

Tap the link in the comments to read more about the open house with Stryker Trauma.

10/16/2026

At TSTC, students like Rafael Garcia are preparing for tomorrow’s workforce and building a stronger Texas.

10/15/2026

🔨 Ready to "Become the Texas Standard!" and build your future?

Learn what it takes to turn plans into real-world projects in TSTC's Building Construction program.

Join us for a virtual Building Construction Information Session
📅 Thursday, October 8 & 22
⏰ 5:30–7 p.m.

Register 👉 tstc.edu/construction-info

Discover the program, ask questions and take the next step toward a career in construction.

10/14/2026

Don’t just imagine what’s next for your future. Come discover it!

What could your next chapter look like? A career in technology? Health care? Manufacturing? The possibilities are endless. Whatever path you are imagining, Discovery Day is your chance to see where it could begin.

Join us at TSTC's Harlingen campus for our "Fall College Preview" on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Explore programs, experience campus and get a closer look at the opportunities waiting for you.

📍 1902 N. Loop 499, Harlingen
🗓️ Wednesday, Oct. 28
⏰ 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
👉 tstc.edu/discover-harlingen

10/14/2026

🔥 Make your mark. Master the trade.

A career in Plumbing and Pipefitting is hands-on, high-skill and built for people who are ready to get to work. Find out what it takes to "become a Texas Standard at TSTC."

🛠️ Virtual Info Session
📅 Wednesday, October 21
⏰ 5:30–7 p.m.

Register 👉 tstc.edu/plumbing-info

Get the details. Ask the questions. Build the skills that keep Texas moving.

10/13/2026

💻 ✍️ Every great project starts with a plan—and so does your career.

Discover how TSTC's Drafting and Design program can prepare you for opportunities in engineering, architecture, manufacturing and more.

Join us for a virtual Information session on Tuesday, July 21 to meet faculty, explore the program and learn how you can begin your path toward a high-demand skilled trades career.

📅 October 20 at 3 p.m.

🔗 Reserve your spot today!
https://tstc.event451.sites.451.io/event/tstc.events.1765473

10/12/2026

Thank you to Marketplace Business News reporter Elizabeth Trovall for highlighting our Electrical Construction program. At TSTC, we are proud to play a role in preparing the workforce that will help drive our region’s future.

As liquefied natural gas facilities, SpaceX, and other industrial projects expand in the Rio Grande Valley, trades programs are training local residents for jobs.

10/12/2026

Thank you to 710 KURV - The Valley's News/Talk Station for featuring associate provost Eladio Jaimez from TSTC's Harlingen campus! TSTC continues to help students turn their educational goals into career possibilities.

10/09/2026

🚗 As automotive collision technology continues to evolve, TSTC’s Auto Collision and Management students are preparing to keep pace with the industry. Through hands-on training and connections with industry partners such as Hacienda Ford, our students are gaining valuable insight into what it takes to turn their technical education into a career.

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