At Texas college, academies put students on STEM paths
South Texas College’s (STC) dual-enrollment academies for medical science, engineering and computer science are part of its larger effort to 
“raise expectations with support” in the predominantly Hispanic communities along the U.S.-Mexico border.
The academies embed science and technology career pathways within their dual-enrollment programs for high school juniors and seniors who are in the top 5-10 percent of their cohorts. The students take high school classes in the morning and are bused to STC campuses for college-level courses from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Friday afternoons are reserved for presentations from industry speakers, field trips, university visits or other programs that provide insights into STEM careers.
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