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Creating a College-Going Culture as a Successful,
Proactive Strategy to Combat Poverty
PRESENTED BY SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE: MR. PAUL RODRIGUEZ, BOARD SECRETARY MS. ROSE BENAVIDEZ, TRUSTEEDR. SHIRLEY A. REED, PRESIDENTDR. ANAHID PETROSIAN, INTERIM VICE PRESIDENT
FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Gain in Educational Attainment for Hidalgo and Starr Counties, Adults Over the Age of 25
1990 Compared to 2012
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Hidalgo Starr
1990 2012 Change 1990 2012 ChangeLess than HS 53.4% 38.8% ‐14.6% 68.4% 55.1% ‐13.3%HS Complete 19.6% 24.1% 4.5% 16.8% 20.7% 3.9%
Some College or Associate Degree 15.6% 21.5% 5.9% 8.1% 15.7% 7.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.5% 15.6% 4.1% 6.7% 8.5% 1.8%
Source: U.S. Census American Community Survey 2012; Southern Rural Development Center 2011
Hidalgo Starr TEXAS
1990 2012 1990 2012 2012Population below
poverty level 41.5% 35% 59.6% 39.9% 17.4%
Population over 25 who did not complete high
school 53.4% 38.8% 68.4% 55.1% 19.2%
Strategies for Creating Jobs
Partnerships with Economic Development Corporations
Job TrainingSkills Development Fund½ Cent Sales Tax
The Institute for Advanced ManufacturingFocuses on Developing and Delivering Customized Workforce Training Servicesto Local Manufacturers WeldingElectricalLeadershipComputer ApplicationsOSHA & SafetyCPR & First AidWorkplace LiteracyForklift CertificationProgrammable Logic
ControllersHVAC
Machining/ToolingIndustrial MaintenanceQuality ControlLean ManufacturingSix Sigma Green/Black BeltRobotics/MechatronicsManufacturing Skills Standard
Council (CPT) Production Certification TechnicianBusiness Related Courses
Creating a “college-going culture” so going to college is possible, affordable
and expected for all.
Dual Enrollment Served 81,710 students in 70 school sites 26 early college high schoolsTuition free
Saving families over $85 Million since
2003Wise investment to develop the talent of our region.
Dual Enrollment Program- Over 13,000 students
Middle College Academies- 6 Academies (STEM and CTE )
Early College High Schools- 26 ECHS- Over 10,000 students in the pipeline
High School Recovery Program- Over 4,000 graduates since 2007
9th Grade InitiativesTexPREP Program
- Rising 7th - 10th grade students
High School Program Initiatives
South Texas College is providing
never imagined social and economic benefits to the communities in
Hidalgo and Starr Counties
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