San Diego and Benavides ISD students participate in Summer Welding Program. Submitted

SAN DIEGO – San Diego Independent School District is excited to announce that for the third year in a row, they have been successful in obtaining the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Summer Grant from the Texas Education Agency (TEA), according to Superintendent Dr. Rodrigo Pena.

The amount awarded was $50,000 and the mission of the grant is to create equitable opportunities for students, so that they will be prepared for college, career or the military.

Overall, the objective of the summer program is to provide students with a summer learning opportunity aligned with the current welding program of study, including engaging, hands-on learning through the introduction of welding course.

Ninth and 10th grade students from San Diego ISD and Benavides ISD have been invited to participate in the summer welding program, and they will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER core credential certificate.

The program began on June 7th and will run through July 21st.