MCALLEN, Texas - On June 10, 2025, South Texas Vocational Technical Institute McAllen broke ground on a brand new electrical lab.
The lab is part of the group’s electrical technician program, a ten-month program that combines traditional classroom education with real-world, hands-on training.
At the conclusion of the groundbreaking ceremony, the Rio Grande Guardian secured an exclusive interview with Vanessa Pardo, STVT McAllen’s executive director.
Pardo said students in the electrical technician program gain the technical skills needed to install, maintain, and repair residential and commercial electrical systems. Just as importantly, she said, students gain the confidence to thrive in a high-demand field.
Here is a video recording of the interview:
