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Texas Southmost College and Schwickert\u2019s Tecta America have partnered to introduce a brand-new Roofing Pre-Apprentice program \u2013 the first of its kind in the Rio Grande Valley, designed to create jobs and opportunities for the people of Brownsville and across the Valley.<\/p>\n

Schwickert\u2019s Tecta America is a leading Midwest roofing and mechanical systems contractor serving commercial, industrial and residential markets with locations in Minnesota and Kansas.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat TSC and Schwickert\u2019s have created through this partnership is about to change lives,\u201d said Joseph Fleishman, TSC associate vice president of workforce development. \u201cThis program is a win-win for everyone involved and we are excited to introduce everything it has to offer to our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

In fact, the 80-hour, two-week program will be free for the first 20 qualified people who register for the course beginning April 5.
\nIn addition, students who successfully complete this course will be hired as an apprentice by Schwickert\u2019s Tecta America at one of its three locations immediately upon completion.<\/p>\n

Pay ranges from $18 to $20 an hour and includes a complete benefits package.<\/p>\n

After three years of employment with Schwickert\u2019s, the TSC graduate will become a full-fledged roofing journeyman, meaning on many projects their pay will double.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know South Texas has a number of solid workers who will be a great fit for our company,\u201d said Leslie Thomas, Schwickert\u2019s Tecta America Human Resources manager and Brownsville native. \u201cWhen Dr. Fleishman reached out to us late last year about this partnership, we knew we had to jump at the opportunity. We\u2019re excited to be working with TSC on this initiative and getting people into great paying jobs.\u201d<\/p>\n

Schwickert\u2019s took the lead on designing the curriculum and setting in place workstations, tools and equipment, provided by the company\u2019s long-time roofing systems vendor Firestone. The Midwest roofing company will also provide the program\u2019s instructors.<\/p>\n

Schwickert\u2019s Tecta American Quality Assurance, Field Trainer Ray Oman Will be the lead instructor for the roofing Pre-Apprentice Program and is one of only 15 qualified trainers and assessors through the National Roofing Contractors Association Nationwide.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe hands-on training this program provides, and the skill set students will gain sets them up for success,\u201d said Oman. \u201cBy the end of the program they will have the foundation they need to apply the roofing systems they\u2019ve learned, with plenty of room and opportunity to grow with Schwickert\u2019s.\u201d<\/p>\n

Parties from both TSC and Schwickert\u2019s said the partnership has worked well because of the enthusiasm and optimism received from both sides and they look forward to expanding the partnership.<\/p>\n

\u201cI see this partnership growing and moving beyond roofing,\u201d said Thomas. \u201cIt is the enthusiasm and optimism that TSC has shown that will allow this course to succeed. And when it does, we hope to expand and touch on other industries such as electrical, plumbing and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) to provide even more jobs to the people of the RGV.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fleishman added, \u201cIt\u2019s always wonderful when you find a partnership that aligns with your mission and goals of providing training and jobs for the people in your community. We\u2019re excited for the opportunity and to see where it leads.\u201d<\/p>\n

TSC\u2019s Roofing Pre-Apprentice program will be held twice a year and will offer scholarships to those that qualify and a 100% job placement rate to those that successfully complete the program.<\/p>\n

For more information on TSC\u2019s Roofing Pre-Apprentice program, contact Workforce Training and Continuing Education at 956-295-3724.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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