Texas Border Business
McAllen, TX (October 15, 2015) – The Office of Career & Employer Services at South Texas College (STC) is hosting its 3rd Annual Public Safety & First Responders Expo on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at STC’s Cooper Center for Communication Arts located at 3200 W. Pecan Blvd. in McAllen. The event is free and open to the public.
“This expo does an excellent job of showcasing our Fire Science, Emergency Medical Technician, Criminal Justice and Police Academy programs to the public,” said STC Dean of Business & Technology Mario Reyna. “Our students and community members have an opportunity to meet with program instructors, try on gear, tour the emergency vehicles and get a better idea of what these programs have to offer. STC is producing qualified graduates from these programs that are imperative to our region’s public safety workforce.”
As the Public Safety & First Responders Expo continues to grow each year, its purpose has also expanded to reach current students, high school students and potential employers who are seeking skilled and qualified individuals to join the workforce. Representatives from local, state and federal agencies participate in order to discuss the many careers that are currently available and what academic paths are needed to get there.
New to this year’s event will be the Crime Stoppers RV, EMT Mobile Unit, Police Sky Tower, Police SWAT Truck, Fully Equipped Fire Truck and a series of professional public safety guest speakers. Invited speakers include Investigator Adolfo Lopez, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; Officer James Ramirez, Edinburg Police Department Auto Theft Unit;
Canine Unit Officer David Santivanez with Canine Officer Duke, Edinburg Police Department and Patrol Sergeant Johnny Barbosa, STC Police Department.
“We encourage our students and the public to take advantage of this career awareness opportunity and to become familiar with our programs,” said STC Coordinator of Employer Services Melody Portillo. “There is so much to learn from the different agencies that will be present and from our guest speakers who will share their own stories regarding how they embarked on their own careers.”
Due to capacity regulations, space inside the Cooper Center may be limited. For more details, please call the South Texas College Office of Career & Employer Services at 872-2790 or visit southtexascollege.edu/info/expo.html.
