SWTJC graduates 16 powerline technicians in Uvalde  

Uvalde, TX, February 24, 2023 – Southwest Texas Junior College graduated 16 powerline technicians on Thursday, Feb. 22, at the Tate Auditorium in Uvalde.

The graduates include Jody Belman, Toshua Camacho, Roberto Garcia, Jose Gauna, Adrian Gonzales, Crider Hardin, Paul Hernandez, and Christopher Lopez.

Other graduates include Michael Lopez, Logan Martinez, Oscar Meza, Joaquin Puente, Santiago Reyna, Michael Rios, Troy Ruiz, and Alberto Vera.

Jimmy Earnest, AEP External Affairs Manager, delivered the keynote address to the graduates, their families, and friends.

Others on hand were SWTJC Dean of Applied Sciences Johnny Guzman, SWTJC Vice President Dr. Mark Underwood, Workforce Training and Development Director Kristel Sanchez, Workforce Coordinator Marisa Hinojosa, and powerline instructor Rodolfo Ballesteros.

 

About Southwest Texas Junior College 

Founded almost 70 years ago, Southwest Texas Junior College is a comprehensive, public college serving eleven counties in Southwest Texas. The College provides accessible, affordable, high-quality education that prepares students to successfully transfer to senior colleges and universities; enter the job market; pursue their professional and personal goals; and contribute to the economic growth of the region. For more information, please visit www.swtjc.edu