A unique aspect of our Premier High School and TexasWorks campuses is the Career and Technical Education (CTE) options. Through these options, students receive job training, have opportunities to participate in paid or unpaid internships, receive industry-recognized certifications, and begin meaningful careers after graduation. In honor of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, we talked to our Premier High School – El Paso (Eastpointe), San Juan, and Weslaco, and TexasWorks – San Juan and Weslaco about their CTE offering in welding.
Through partnerships with local welding schools, the campus Welding program teaches students the basics of various welding techniques, including stick welding, Flux-Core, TIG, and MIG. Students also learn to interpret weld drawings, manage projects, and cut flame and plasma. Students work in fully equipped booths with Flextec 500X welding machines and plenty of metal to weld. During the program, students receive hands-on experience, including participation in welding competitions and special projects. Upon completion, program participants can receive an industry-recognized certification.
“Being a CTE teacher is about more than teaching skills—it creates opportunities that students never thought possible. I have experienced how transformative CTE can be firsthand and credit that experience with shaping my career today,” said Iris Magallan, CTE teacher at Premier High School – San Juan. “As a teacher, I am thrilled that my students have the same opportunities to gain real-world experience, build confidence, and take charge of their futures.”
Why Career and Technical Education (CTE)? CTE allows students to begin training for a career while earning their diploma at Premier High School and TexasWorks. It also gives students the skills and training to further their education and pursue meaningful careers in high-demand professions.
Premier High Schools are personalized, tuition-free, and accredited high schools. Find a Premier High School campus near you to learn about CTE options. For more information or to apply to a Premier High School, visit premierhighschools.com.
TexasWorks is a tuition-free diploma and career certification program for adults ages 18-50. Find a TexasWorks campus near you to learn about CTE options. For more information or to apply to TexasWorks, visit texasworks.com.
