Texas state technical college

[BuckChaser45]

I am thinking of going to Texas state technical college (tstc) and taking there welding program any of you went there had good or bad experiences would like to hear frome some people who went there hear all different opinions before I make a decision . Thanks guys

[smokeless]

My son is about to graduate from there. He is in the electrical program. He had many good job offers pending graduation. I also went there and received my Industrial
Maintenance degree. I don't know how the welding field is right now but the electrical side is booming. Go for it !

[BuckChaser45]

I will probably go there it sounds like it has the best welding program out of the four or five iv looked into .

[glw1982]

I went there for hvac. It's a great school. Would recommend it for anyone.

[BuckChaser45]

Ttt

[Mayhem]

my cousin is in the welding program, they say it is a great school.

[BuckChaser45]

Ttt

[Tejas Wildlife]

My two stepsons went thru the TSTC welding school in Waco. It is a really good school & they have a good reputation for producing welders. The down side is that welding jobs are kind of hard to find right now. It should pick up by next summer but no guarantees. Most of the power plant jobs that employed my boys are on hold until the companies see what happens with the Presidential elections.

Just be prepared to travel. Have a bag packed & always be ready to leave within 24 hrs or less. Travel light, be prepared to put up with lots of BS since you will be the low man on the job, & work hard. Most jobs are 12 hrs a day, 7 days a week, until they are finished. BANK YOUR PAYCHECK & don't fall for the "gotta have these goodies now that I have $$$ in my pocket" syndrome.

Good luck.

[TheGasMan]

Seems like there were some issues with credits transferring to other colleges if I remember right. If you are thinking of getting a degree later on this will be important. If not, then it doesn't really matter.

[BuckChaser45]

Thanks for the advice

[Huntin Addict]

I have two degrees from TSTC, I hold an Associates Degree in Industrial Maintenance Mechanics and Electrical Systems Technology. To say that the education I got at that college has helped me in my career would be an understatement every company that I have worked for I used some if not all that I learned there. Its one of the main reasons I work for Samsung in Austin at this time.

In order to receive my degree in maintenance major I was required to take some welding classes, although I knew some of what they taught me I did pick up a lot of great info that I still use today. Also the access to the testing equipment for the beads that you ran in lab was a great way to show you your mistakes and how to correct them. They were constantly adapting to the needs of each industry and the welding department was one of the best at it.

I would recommend that school to anyone.

[TexasII]

Excellent school! I went through the aviation program there and loved it.

[Bowanta]

Went there in the Late 80's. Can't tell you how it is now, but back then it was a Very Good School and was viewed Very Positive by Employers.

Good Luck

[BuckChaser45]

Thanks guys

[texasmetal]

I went there in the mid 80s when it was TSTI. Loved the school. Wish I could go back and learn a new trade.