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With a knack for drafting and design at a young age, Cristian Banda knew this was the career for him, and now Texas Southmost College is helping him work toward that goal.<\/p>\n

The Brownsville native expects to graduate from TSC\u2019s Computer-Aided Drafting Technology program with an associate degree in summer 2021, but he didn\u2019t always think becoming a college graduate was a possibility.<\/p>\n

\u201cI didn\u2019t attend college right after high school,\u201d said the 25-year-old. \u201cI lacked confidence in myself and in my skills. I didn\u2019t think I could be successful in college, so I didn\u2019t go.\u201d<\/p>\n

Instead, Banda worked as a waiter, but struggled to make ends meet.<\/p>\n

\u201cI got tired of working jobs that were taking me nowhere,\u201d he said. \u201cI wanted something better, so I took a chance on myself and enrolled at TSC.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said that was the best decision he could have made.<\/p>\n

Since enrolling in TSC\u2019s Computer-Aided Drafting Technology program, Banda has maintained a high GPA, even earning a spot on the dean\u2019s list.<\/p>\n

\u201cI really have to give credit for my success to my instructor Mr. Robert Vasquez,\u201d said Banda. \u201cHe recognized very early that I was not very confident and that I doubted what I could do. It was his patience and mentorship that pushed me to keep going.\u201d<\/p>\n

Banda said everything he has learned during his time at TSC has given him the solid foundation he needs to lead a successful career.<\/p>\n

Computer-Aided Drafting Technology students like Banda gain knowledge of the disciplines of drafting and design, learn to read and create multi-view mechanical and architectural drawings, develop two and three-dimensional drawings using industry-standard drafting software and prepare detailed architectural construction drawings.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve come to realize how easy the work in this field comes to me,\u201d he said. \u201cI have a passion for it; therefore, I\u2019m constantly working at improving my skills and learning new techniques. Plus, the instruction and guidance I have received here at TSC has helped me prepare for the real world and broadened my career options.\u201d<\/p>\n

With a brother and cousin also in the field with a design firm in Brownsville, he has been able to take what he has learned in the classroom and apply it to the work he is doing as an intern at their firm, B&B Design.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt wasn\u2019t too long ago that I could not even imagine doing what I\u2019m doing now,\u201d said Banda. \u201cI\u2019ve matured, gained confidence and I\u2019m more dedicated than I ever was to school and closer to a career, thanks to TSC.\u201d<\/p>\n

Banda said he hopes to work with his brother and cousin after graduating, but ultimately, he hopes to expand the firm\u2019s services to include commercial drafting and design or to open his own firm.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can really look forward to a future of possibilities now. For the first time, I\u2019m even considering continuing my education,\u201d he said. \u201cAll it took was four semesters at TSC to put me on the path toward success.\u201d<\/p>\n

TSC Computer-Aided Drafting Technology offers two pathways \u2013 a Certificate of Proficiency and an Associate of Applied Science degree.<\/p>\n

Graduates of the program can find employment in the architectural, construction, engineering and manufacturing sectors.<\/p>\n

Registration for the summer and fall 2021 semesters begins April 1.<\/p>\n

Visit TSC\u2019s Computer-Aided Drafting Technology<\/a> program for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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