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United South students tout business, cybersecurity and logistics training in magnet program
Summary
United South High School’s magnet students described a curriculum focused on global business, logistics and cybersecurity; students cited workplace preparation, etiquette training and certifications including an entry-level cybersecurity credential.
United South High School students and staff described the school’s global business and advanced technology magnet, highlighting logistics, cybersecurity and practical workplace preparation.
The school’s magnet dean said the program offers courses designed to prepare students for logistics careers tied to Laredo’s port operations and for technology careers, including cybersecurity and coding. “Our focus and emphasis at United South High School is for global business and advanced technology,” the dean said.
Student presenters detailed program components. Daniela Granados, a senior, said the business route teaches workplace basics such as interview preparation and professional presentation; she described a junior-year etiquette training with a local professional. Joshua Villareal and Joanna Alvarez, technology-pathway students, described fundamentals of computer science (including JavaScript) and cybersecurity coursework; Alvarez said juniors and seniors can earn a Level 1 cybersecurity certification using industry-aligned platforms.
A parent question about coding prompted specifics: student presenters said sophomore-level fundamentals of computer science introduce basic JavaScript; junior-level courses include fundamentals and advanced cybersecurity. “Our sophomore year, we took the fundamentals of of computer science. So there, we learned basic JavaScript coding,” one student said. Presenters and a dean confirmed Laredo College partnerships for embedded certifications and courses.
United South students also noted opportunities for professional attire days, public-facing experiences and field trips tied to trade and logistics. Students emphasized community and mentorship aspects: the school’s magnet students wear blazers on professional-attire days and described mentorship visits to elementary schools.
Why it matters: United South’s magnet program highlights career-connected instruction in logistics and cybersecurity, both locally relevant given Laredo’s role as a major land port. Students described certifications and college-pathway partnerships that can influence postsecondary and workforce options.
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