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UTB/TSC Highlights. Presented by John Sossi & Jackie Roberson. RIO GRANDE VALLEY. Academic Success…. 1 Year Certificates 2 Year Associates 4 Year Bachelor Degrees Master’s Programs 2 Schools on One Campus Only school in the State of Texas that has unique partnership.
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UTB/TSC Highlights Presented byJohn Sossi&Jackie Roberson
Academic Success… • 1 Year Certificates • 2 Year Associates • 4 Year Bachelor Degrees • Master’s Programs • 2 Schools on One Campus • Only school in the State of Texas that has unique partnership
Lecturers… Academic Excellence • Small classroom setting • Professors with “Real World” experience • State of the art laboratories • On-line classes, e-mail and various forms of media utilized to offer alternatives and supplement classroom instruction
Colleges, Schools and Departments School of Health Sciences College of Liberal Arts College of Science, Mathematics and Technology School of Business School of Education
…student activities, campus events and opportunities to build leadership skills in over 50 clubs and organizations!
Location….the Campus Visit • Campus Environment – the best way to learn about campus environment is to experience it firsthand • Explore the facilities and learn about academic programs and services • Campus Tour
Extras… 20 miles from beautiful South Padre Island, one Of the most popular destinations in the U.S. for Spring Break vacation…… And one block away from the Border of the culturally Rich country of Mexico, Opening the doors to Diversity!
The Village at Fort Brown Student Housing at UTB/TSC comes with fully furnished rooms, internet access, Cable TV, swimming pools, work-out rooms and much more in a safe secure location minutes away from campus!
Campus Facts… • Award-winning music program including Jazz bands, Mariachi Escorpion, and Bravo Opera Company • Largest Campus in South Texas spanning over 340 acres in historical Fort Brown area • Over 15,000 students enrolled • Combines the strengths of a university with the accessibility of a community college • Unique UTB/TSC partnership makes our educational institution a one of a kind experience
RGV CHARACTERISTICS • High Growth • Young Population • 80% + Hispanic • Low per Capita Income • Less then 50% with High School Diploma or GED • Border Economy
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS • Distance to key markets (Miles) • Chicago: 1472 • Dallas: 544 • Detroit: 1755 • Houston: 352 • Indianapolis: 1452 • Kansas City: 1084 • Los Angeles: 1650 • San Antonio: 278 • Mexico City: 457 • Monterrey, Mex: 178
Population Forecast Brownsville’s metro area is one of the fastest-growing regions in the U.S. The population is up 111,705 since 1990.
AGE59% - 34 Years or Younger The labor force is predominately young
Median Age – 29.0 82% - Hispanic Unemployment – 6.5% Education 52.9% - High School Grads 4.4% - Associate Degrees 8.8% - 4 Year Degrees 5.4% - Graduate Degrees BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY
Brownsville’s Top Ten Major Employers • Brownsville ISD 6,926 • University of Texas 1,828 • Cameron County 1,714 • KeppelAmfels Group 1,185 • Wal-Mart 1,119 • City of Brownsville 1,072 • Convergys Corp. 1,042 • Valley Baptist Medical Center 808 • HEB Food Stores 760 • Valley Regional Medical Center 737
UTB/TSC INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION TECHNOLGY & COMMERCE CAMPUS • Downtown Area • One Mile From Main Campus • 637,000 SF Under Roof • 48 Acres of Land • 3,200 Lighted Parking Spaces
ITEC CAMPUS International • BEDC • Mexican Consulate • Legal & Business Translations • Language Institute
ITEC CAMPUS Technology • Skilled Trades • HVAC • CAD/CAM • Machine Shop • Digital Imaging & Networking • Flexible Work Space • Automotive
ITEC CAMPUS Education • WTCE • Graduate • Undergraduate • Certificate • Work Studies – Interns
ITEC CAMPUS Commerce • BEDC • U.S. EX-IM Bank • U.S. Export Assistance • SBA • Banking Relationships • VPTAC • Cameron Works • International Innovation Center
INTERNATIONAL INNOVATION CENTER (IIC) • First Grant 2002-2005 • EDA • HUD/HSIAC • BEDC
IIC – FACILITY • Professional Setting • Security • Convenience • Flexible • Affordable
IIC - SUPPORT • Business Plan • Funding Sources • Import/Export • Networking • Faculty/Staff • Students • SCORE • VPTAC • References • Training • Synergistic Environment
IIC – INITIAL CONTACT • Initial Screen (Business Plan Outline) • Formation • Background of Resources • Description of Product or Service • Target Market • Benchmarking • Long Term Goals • Perceived Risk • Financials (Income/Expense)
IIC - PROCEDURES • Final Business Plan • Reference Letters • Criminal Background Check • Advisory Committee
IIC – OBJECTIVES • Create Jobs • Bring Back the Area • Create Opportunities for Small Business • Promote Technology • Utilize UTB/TSC Resources • Faculty • Staff • Students
IIC – OUTCOMES • Started 32 Companies • 65% Minority Owned • 67 Micro Loans • Start Up Assistance 131 Clients • 41 Seminars • 176 Students • Over 700 Potential Jobs
IIC – UNEXPECTED OUTCOMES • EDC Tool • Attractive to Larger Operations • Small & Large Benefit Each Other
HUD-HSIAC NETWORKING CONCEPT • Current Grant 2005 – 2008 • Create Two Incubators In Outlying Communities • Leverage Resources • Fit to the Communities Needs & Wants • Network the Three Incubators
HUD-HSIAC NETWORKING OBJECTIVES • Provide Technical Assistance • Create Jobs • Involve Students • Network Resources • Opportunities for Technology
Austin 275 Dallas 467 Houston 302 San Antonio 222 Port Mansfield 22 Brownsville 50 Port Isabel 50 McAllen 50 RAYMONDVILLE
RAYMONDVILLE • Population • Willacy County - 20,082 • Raymondville - 9,733 • No Significant Growth Forecast
Median Age – 29.5 54% Male – 46% Female 86.3% Hispanic 59.5% $0 - $24,999 21.3% $25,000 - $49,999 6.0% $50,000 or More Education 36.6% - Grade K – 8 13.8% - Grade 9 – 12 23.7% - High School Grad 14.8% - Some College 1.7% - Associates Degree 7.0% - Bachelors Degree 2.4% - Graduate Degree RAYMONDVILLE COMMUNITY
PRINCIPAL EMPLOYERS • Raymondville ISD 400 • U.S. Department of Homeland Security ICE 350 • Wal-Mart 200 • Willacy County Regional Detention Facility 200 • Corrections Corporation of America 200 • Valley Telephone Co-op 100 • Willacy County 100 • H-E-B 100 • City of Raymondville 75
RAYMONDVILLE PARTNERS • Chamber • EDC • Willacy County Industrial Foundation • Workforce Solutions • ACE Hardware • UTB/TSC – HUD/HSIAC • R.I.S.D. • VTX
RAYMONDVILLE FACILITY • Gifted Building (Wal-Mart 30,000 SF) • HUD Rural Development Grant - $300K
ENHANCED VISION EDA Grant $1,250,000 EDC – Chamber – Workforce Solutions UTB/TSC – R.I.S.D. – City/County Willacy County Industrial Foundation
PORT ISABEL • Population • Cameron County – 335,527 • Port Isabel – 4,865
Average Age – 34.5 48.5% - Male – 51.5% Female 74.4% Hispanic Median Income $25,323 7.0% Unemployment Education 24.0% K- 8 17.0% 9 – 12 21.0% High School Grad 19.0% Some College 6.0% Associates Degree 9.0% Bachelors Degree 4.0% Graduate Degree PORT ISABEL COMMUNITY
PRINCIPAL INDUSTRIES Accommodations & Food Services Retail Trade Other Services (Except Public) Educational Services Agriculture/Fishing Transportation & Warehousing Real Estate Rental & Leasing Administrative Support & Waste Management Construction Health care & Social Assistance
PORT ISABEL PARTNERS • Chamber • EDC • UTB/TSC • P.I.S.D. • Private Partners • Cameron Works
PORT ISABEL FACILITY FARMERS MARKET
PORT ISABEL FACILITY • Private Investor • City of Port Isabel • I.S.D. • UTB/TSC - HUD HSIAC • Cameron Works • HUD Rural Development • USDA
PORT ISABEL • Marketing – Regional Approach • Incubator Kitchen • Organic • Fruits – Vegetables • Arts & Crafts • Entertainment