Texas Border Business
PHARR, Texas – The Pharr City Commission, City Manager Dr. Jonathan B. Flores, and IT Director Jose Peña recognized 13 PSJA ISD students who completed the Methodist Healthcare Ministries Internship Program, an innovative workforce development initiative designed to prepare the next generation of technology professionals.
Through the program, students received specialized training in cybersecurity, worked alongside City of Pharr technology staff, and supported community-focused digital literacy efforts. “We are very excited to recognize these 13 graduates who have worked diligently, earning their certificate in cybersecurity, and one student even earned an associate degree in cybersecurity from South Texas College,” said Peña. “Throughout the program, they collaborated with our trainers, assisted with community initiatives, and gained valuable real-world experience. We are proud of everything they achieved.” Each student received a certificate and laptop through the City of Pharr’s Digital Literacy Program, made possible through a partnership with Methodist Healthcare Ministries.
Equipped with valuable technical skills, industry knowledge, and hands-on experience, these graduates are now better prepared to pursue higher education and careers in the growing technology and cybersecurity fields. “Congratulations to these amazing young leaders and our partners at PSJA ISD and South Texas College.
We are proud of your dedication, and cannot wait to see how your work in cybersecurity will benefit us in the future,” added Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D.
