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It\u2019s been more than six years since Alonso Alonso made the decision to enroll at Texas Southmost College – a decision he said has turned his life around. <\/p>\n

The auto body repair student said he has been blessed with a job since before graduating with his certificate in 2015. <\/p>\n

\u201cI found out I was good at auto body repair and refurbishing at a young age working with my father and brothers,\u201d said the 36-year-old. \u201cSo, following in their footsteps seems like the right thing to do. Except I always knew I wanted a college education too, so being able to combine both at TSC has helped make my dreams come true.\u201d <\/p>\n

Alonso now works as an estimator at CARSTAR Collision Specialists, a step up from the odd jobs he worked prior to enrolling at TSC. <\/p>\n

\u201cSome of my skills were self-taught, but nothing prepared me for a career more than TSC\u2019s Auto Body Repair program,\u201d he said. \u201cIt opened my eyes to new processes, new techniques and new opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n

One of those opportunities was an internship with Tipotex Chevrolet in Brownsville where he learned the ins and outs of the industry.<\/p>\n

\u201cI gained a new kind of confidence being able to use real-world scenarios to practice my skills,\u201d said Alonso. \u201cWithout this program I wouldn\u2019t be where I am today \u2013 in a career that I love, a career I look forward to every morning. To me this is success, and I found it at TSC.\u201d <\/p>\n

A bonus for Alonso and any student in TSC\u2019s Auto Body Repair program is the hands-on training they receive in the classroom and at their internship sites that not only prepares them to be workforce ready, but also to pass the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) certification exams.<\/p>\n

I-CAR is an internationally known not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing the information, knowledge and skills required to perform complete, safe and quality repairs, and like Alonso, students can earn two or more certifications through this organization upon graduation. <\/p>\n

Donald Wilt, TSC Auto Body Repair program coordinator and instructor said students in the program get to train and practice their skills using industry-standard equipment and tools, by completing projects using student and community volunteer vehicles and having the opportunity to use a dedicated paint booth that is installed in the college\u2019s auto body shop. <\/p>\n

\u201cEach of our graduates is trained and has the skills needed to be hired as entry-level technicians,\u201d said Wilt. \u201cThe demand for technicians is high right now, and our students, with their skills and additional I-CAR certifications, are marketable and competitive.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wilt added, \u201cFrom body repair and metal and steel welding to frame mechanics and inspection, our graduates are exposed to the foundation of this industry. It\u2019s a large industry with room to grow and earn salary increases, and with our instruction and their skills being reinforced by I-CAR and our industry partners, the sky is the limit.\u201d <\/p>\n

TSC\u2019s Auto Body Repair program holds a 95% job placement rate and is also a part of TSC\u2019s new Prior Learning Assessment program, meaning students can apply to get college credit for their work experience if they\u2019ve already worked in industry. <\/p>\n

As for Alonso, he said he\u2019s excited to see where his career takes him, but for now he is happy to share his experiences with other TSC students. <\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been back to TSC to mentor other auto body students,\u201d he said. \u201cI want to let them know that if this program can change my life, it can change theirs too. I owe so much to this program and TSC.\u201d <\/p>\n

For more information about TSC\u2019s Auto Body Repair program, visit tsc.edu. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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