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South Texas College pitches center for short-term workforce certificates at district facility
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South Texas College representatives proposed a partnership with Edcouch-Elsa ISD to offer dual credit and short-term workforce certificates at district facilities, including welding, construction and health programs; an MOU is being drafted.
South Texas College representatives told the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District board on Monday that the college is ready to partner with the district to offer dual-credit courses and short-term workforce certificates at district facilities.
The announcement came during a presentation by Dr. Solis and South Texas College staff, who said the college has enrolled about 200–220 Edcouch-Elsa students in dual-credit courses this semester and that the institution has saved local families approximately $6,500,000 over the past 11 years by offering dual credit.
The college outlined several program areas it said could begin quickly, including welding (with a first cohort expected to complete a…
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