Round Rock ISD high schoolers will soon have yet another way to find their future after graduation, thanks to a newly formed partnership between the District and Texas State Technical College.
Peggy Mica, assistant director of CTE at Round Rock ISD, said she believes the program will be vital for students looking to get ahead in manufacturing.
“Manufacturing is growing rapidly in the Round Rock and Austin areas as well as other parts of the state and country,” she said. “Our students will now have the opportunity to learn about this career field with a high demand for qualified employees.”
This collaboration introduces a dual credit precision manufacturing pathway specifically designed for juniors and seniors at Cedar Ridge and Stony Point high schools.
The program’s primary goal is to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge for a successful career in manufacturing, catering to the workforce needs of industry giants such as Tesla and Samsung.
Mica said that offering a hands-on learning experience will help students bridge the gap between what they’re learning in the classroom and the evolving demands of the manufacturing sector.
“By taking four classes in precision machining over two years, students will have a great start in meeting the post-secondary goals needed for employment in this growing field,” she said.
Starting this fall, participating students can attend classes at TSTC’s Hutto campus at no cost, with transportation provided.
For additional details and information on the course, please visit TSTC’s Precision Machining Technology website.
