How an HVAC Apprenticeship Helped Nick Ward Find His Path

by Staff Writer | Oct 1, 2026 | Success Stories

Reading Time: 2 minutesAfter nearly three years working as a museum tour guide, Nick Ward was ready for something different. He had known since high school that he wanted to work with his hands, but he had not settled on a career. That changed when he joined Robertson...

Career Exploration Gives Students a Chance to Try Before They Choose

by Staff Writer | Sep 30, 2026 | Career & Resource Fair, Opportunities

Reading Time: 3 minutesChoosing a career can feel like a big decision, especially when you are still in high school. But students do not always have to know exactly what they want to do right away. At Lamar CISD’s new Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center,...

Adult Education and Literacy Helps Adults Build Skills for the Next Step

by Staff Writer | Sep 29, 2026 | Resources

Reading Time: 2 minutesGoing back to school as an adult is not always easy. People may be working, raising a family or trying to figure out how to fit classes into an already busy schedule. Others may have years of work experience but need to strengthen certain skills...

Lamar CISD’s New CTE Center Gives Students Hands-On Experience Before Graduation

by Staff Writer | Sep 28, 2026 | Career & Resource Fair, Opportunities

Reading Time: 2 minutesOn September 23, ABC13’s Who’s Hiring segment took viewers inside Lamar CISD’s new Career and Technical Education Center, where juniors and seniors are gaining hands-on experience in fields ranging from culinary arts and warehousing to drone...

Shana Thomas Gains Confidence Through Her Summer at Natural Pawz 

by Staff Writer | Sep 24, 2026 | Success Stories

Reading Time: 2 minutesFor Shana Thomas, her summer at Natural Pawz has been a chance to gain workplace experience, learn new skills, and become more comfortable in a new environment. Through Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast’s Summer Earn & Learn (S.E.A.L.) Work...