This fall the iGROW program completed a total of 181 Next Up lessons, experienced 5 field trips, participated in 4 enrichment activities, and held 5 parent trainings and 3 Project Advisory Committee meetings. The iGROW Central Texas cohorts were busy with field trips in November!
Central Texas iGrow Students at TAMU Vet School
Thirteen iGROW Cohort 1 students from Lexington ISD and Giddings ISD visited the Texas A&M Veterinary School on November 20th. The tour consisted of a one-hour overview of the Veterinary & Biomedical Education Complex (VBEC) and the Large Animal Teaching Hospital (LATH). The students were able to see classrooms and laboratories that the veterinary students use daily. Within the hospital, they were able to see exam rooms, diagnostic equipment, and patient care areas.
TSTC- Texas State Technical School Hutto, TX
Sixteen iGROW Cohort 2 students attended Texas State Technical College’s “Discovery Day” on November 14th. iGROW students from Lexington ISD, Giddings ISD, and LaGrange ISD were able to tour their state-of-the-art labs and see the technology that sets TSTC apart. Students were able to see HVAC, welding, electrical, and metal fabrication areas. This experience exposed the students to many different options to consider for a plan for their path to success.
Rural Texans Matter
iGROW is a four-year pre-employment and leadership-training program in partnership with TWC’s Vocational Rehabilitation Program, for up to 20 students with disabilities per year who are currently enrolled in high school (ages 14-22). The purpose of the program is to provide a training environment to support students gain the necessary skills and experiences in work readiness in order to successfully transition into postsecondary education and/or competitive integrated employment.
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