STC opens new welding facility

MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — South Texas College held a ribbon cutting ceremony for it new welding facility.

The 6,000 square foot facility is more than three years in the making and includes 60 welding booths.

STC offers its students the opportunity to receive seven American Welding Society (AWS) certifications which are recognized internationally by industry.

ValleyCentral spoke with welding student Brandon Garcia who is going on his second semester with STC.

Garcia said welding is his passion. He said he was able to discover that thanks to his highschool teacher.

The welding student said he encourages those coming out of high school to stick with the craft and be patient.