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TSC President Dr. Jesus Roberto Rodriguez addresses and delivers words of encouragement to students from both Porter Early College High School and Rivera Early College High School who are taking part in the Welding program as part of the STRONGER OST Initiative at the ITEC Center on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Texas Southmost College (TSC) is proud to announce the launch of the 2024-2025 STRONGER Out-of-School-Time (OST) Initiative. This initiative is designed to empower students in grades 9-12 through workforce training and mental health support, made possible through funding from the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act under the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Program, also known as the Texas Afterschool Centers on Education (Texas ACE).<\/p>\n One of the greatest realizations that a high school student can come to is determining what career pathway is right for them before they even set foot into a college classroom. As part of this initiative, they will now have the opportunity to connect with industry-aligned certifications and hands-on career preparation through TSC\u2019s Workforce Training and Continuing Education (WTCE) division. It is an opportunity for students to explore their futures, develop professional skills, and build confidence in their abilities.<\/p>\n Texas Southmost College is proud to partner with local Brownsville Independent School District (BISD) high schools through Texas ACE Centers in this student-focused initiative, helping them develop the crucial skills and confidence needed to successfully navigate their futures.<\/p>\n \u201cThis initiative goes beyond traditional education by equipping students with the tangible skills that lead directly to career opportunities,\u201d said Dr. Prisci Roca Tipton, Director of TSC\u2019s Texas ACE program. \u201cBy integrating mental health support and workforce development, we are preparing the students not just for jobs but for lifelong success.\u201d<\/p>\n Rolling out across five BISD high schools, The STRONGER OST Initiative will provide students with early exposure to career pathways, bridging the gap between high school education and postsecondary opportunities, helping them gain industry certifications to increase job prospects, and integrating mental health resources to accommodate student needs and help them reach their goals.<\/p>\n Students participating in the initiative will have the opportunity to work through a tier-based learning framework, giving them access to career exploration through worksite tours and hands-on activities, as well as career preparation through certification programs. In the future, the program hopes to integrate even more components, such as internships and apprenticeships, into its framework. This will provide students with even more real-world experience in the fields which they are studying toward.<\/p>\n Each participating high school have selected certifications based on student needs, ensuring careful alignment with local workforce demands:<\/p>\n TSC ACE Center \u2013 Hanna Early College High School: Patient Care Technician (PCT) “We sincerely thank Sarah Daly, Texas 21st CCLC State Coordinator and Expanded Learning Project Manager at the Texas Education Agency, along with the performance coaches, for their guidance and expertise in strengthening expanded learning opportunities,” added Dr. Tipton. “The program has received overwhelming support from the participating BISD high schools, as administrators, teachers, and students all recognize the life-changing potential of these career-focused opportunities that are now available.”<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”6434,6432,6433,6431″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_font_size=”12px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" TSC President Dr. Jesus Roberto Rodriguez addresses and delivers words of encouragement to students from both Porter Early College High School and Rivera Early College High School who are taking […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":215,"featured_media":6433,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_gspb_post_css":"","_price":"","_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_header":"","_tribe_default_ticket_provider":"","_tribe_ticket_capacity":"0","_ticket_start_date":"","_ticket_end_date":"","_tribe_ticket_show_description":"","_tribe_ticket_show_not_going":false,"_tribe_ticket_use_global_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_global_stock_level":"","_global_stock_mode":"","_global_stock_cap":"","_tribe_rsvp_for_event":"","_tribe_ticket_going_count":"","_tribe_ticket_not_going_count":"","_tribe_tickets_list":"[]","_tribe_ticket_has_attendee_info_fields":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[100],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6421","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ace-21st-century-community-learning-centers","et-has-post-format-content","et_post_format-et-post-format-standard"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
TSC ACE Center \u2013 Lopez Early College High School: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
TSC ACE Center \u2013 Porter Early College High School: Welding\/OSHA 10
TSC ACE Center \u2013 Pace Early College High School: Private Security Officer Level II and CPR
TSC ACE Center \u2013 Rivera Early College High School: Welding\/OSHA 10<\/p>\n