The two-minute impact
The expansion is aimed at addressing workforce shortages and supporting economic growth in Comal and Guadalupe counties, which are among the fastest-growing regions in Texas, according to a Dec. 11 news release from the college.
Local leaders are collaborating to support the expansion’s success and long-term impact on workforce development in the region, according to the release.
“Comal and Guadalupe counties are home to a large concentration of industrial employers,” said Mike Reeser, TSTC’s chancellor and CEO in the news release.
Seguin Mayor Donna Dodgen said in the release the new campus aligns with the city’s economic goals and strengthens the partnership with New Braunfels to address workforce needs.
Josh Schneuker, executive director of the Seguin Economic Development Corp., called it “a vital addition” to the region.
“TSTC’s programs will equip residents with skills for high-wage careers, transforming lives and creating brighter futures,” Schneuker said in the release.
New Braunfels Mayor Neal Linnartz also supported the expansion, saying the city’s business community is committed to advocating for the region’s needs during the next legislative session.
What's next?
TSTC will continue researching the workforce needs along the Highway 46 corridor to identify what is in demand from local industries, said Ben Barkely, communications specialist for the TSTC.
As of now, there is no set date for construction of the new campus, Barkley said.
