Engineering & Manufacturing

Texas is one of the top states for manufacturing because of its valuable assets — a vast reserve of natural resources, premier research institutions, a friendly business environment and a skilled workforce. (That’s where we come in.) Manufacturing contributes more than $230 billion a year and employs almost 900,000 people, many of them highly skilled and well-paid.

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Leading Manufacturing Sectors

Factories in Texas produce everything from massive turbine engines to tiny nanochips. The state’s job growth is fueled by three sectors: computers and electronics equipment, aerospace parts, and pharmaceuticals. Leading manufacturing industries include chemicals, petroleum products and motor vehicles. And the future for manufacturing in Texas is bright. Many prominent manufacturing companies are moving to Texas because of the lower cost of living, cool cities, warm weather, a highly skilled workforce powered by TSTC, unsurpassed BBQ and, of course, football.

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74,800

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Welding Technology

A steady hand and attention to detail could land you a great career in an industry that's heating up the job market.

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Electrical Power & Controls

With the looming retirements of baby boomers, there is a growing need for trained professionals in this field.

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Precision Machining Technology

If you're into computers and tools, this will be the right fit for you. You'll cut, grind, shear and shape your way into a machining career.

East Williamson County Fort Bend County Harlingen
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Automation & Controls Technology

Moving electricity, water, oil, gas, and data; all under your control.

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Engineering & Manufacturing

Process Operations

Moving raw materials from production to distribution is a key component in process industries pumping out some great careers.

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Workforce Training

TSTC Workforce Training offers non-credit courses for those who want to update their skills without enrolling in traditional college classes.

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Soldering Specialist Training

In-person

Length

3 - 5 Day course

Locations

All campuses

CONTACT For more information please contact Adam Barber 254-867-3041

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Welding Safety Technician

Online

Length

202 Hours

ESTIMATED COST

$4,500

Locations

Harlingen

CONTACT For more information, please contact: Jerry Briones 956-364-4615

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Fiber Optic – Broadband Technician

Online

Length

105 Hours

ESTIMATED COST

$5,800

Locations

Fort Bend County

CONTACT For information contact: Jerry.Briones@tstc.edu Ph: 956-364-4603

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Mobile Welding

In-person

Locations

Harlingen

CONTACT If you have any questions, please contact Jon Autenrieth in Waco at 254-867-3195 Jerry.Briones@tstc.edu 956-364-4603

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Maritime Welding

In-person

Length

6.5 Weeks

ESTIMATED COST

$4,500

CONTACT Jerry Briones jerry.briones@tstc.edu 956-364-4603

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Tesla START

In-person

Length

16 weeks

ESTIMATED COST

$2,700

Locations

Waco

Fort Bend County

CONTACT For question about your eligibility or the program, contact us at: TeslaStart@tstc.edu

UPDATES: 2021 – accepting applications until class is filled

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Pneumatics Fundamentals

Hybrid

CONTACT For more information, email accelerated.training@tstc.edu

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Mechanical Systems / Mechanical Drives / Power Transmission

In-person

CONTACT For more information, email accelerated.training@tstc.edu

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NCCER Electrical Level 1

Online

Length

204 Hours

ESTIMATED COST

$3,670

Locations

East Williamson County

Harlingen

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Harlingen

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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Median Pay

$44,160

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians

Median Pay

$67,720

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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers

Median Pay

$59,390

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