330 participate in largest aviation search and rescue training exercise in U.S.
More than 330 people and 25 aircraft participated in the largest helicopter aviation search and rescue civilian-military training exercise in the U.S. in Galveston.
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20 new peace officers graduate from Central Texas Police Academy
The Central Texas Police Academy held a graduation ceremony at the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center for 20 new peace officers, who completed 18 weeks of comprehensive classroom and hands-on training.
Inmates graduate from Facilities Maintenance Worker Training Program
Twelve inmates completed the 200-hour Facilities Maintenance Worker program offered by TEEX and Blinn College in collaboration with the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office. Participants received two certificates at a graduation ceremony on May 23.
ExxonMobil Provides Grant to Develop Emergency Response Training Course for Firefighters
ExxonMobil Pipeline Company andTEEX announced the establishment of a new emergency response training course specifically designed to train firefighters on how to safely manage the challenges experienced during liquid pipeline and storage tank incidents.
Nearly 500 Rio Grande Valley employees receive low-cost infrastructure & safety training
Almost 500 Rio Grande Valley employees received low-cost training offered by TEEX during the annual Infrastructure & Safety Summit, held on the campus of the Texas State Technical College (TSTC) in Harlingen. TEEX offered 22 courses with free or deeply discounted registration fees, to entry-level and experienced employees.
34 earn Fire Service Chief Executive Officer certificate from TEEX, Texas A&M
Thirty-four fire service leaders completed the 12th Fire Service Chief Executive Officer (FSCEO) leadership certificate program, conducted by TEEX in cooperation with the Mays Business School at Texas A&M University.
Registration Open: Cyber Innovation Camp introduces teens to careers in computing, cybersecurity
TEEX is offering its 5th Cyber Innovation Camp for students entering the 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade. Teens will learn programming, cybersecurity, electronics and sensors, engineering design, and more, and receive their own Raspberry Pi computer.
Brazos County Law Enforcement officials prepare to manage active shooter incident
Fifty-four law enforcement officers, dispatchers and other police officials recently completed a three-day training program on “Active Shooter Incident Management” conducted by TEEX and Texas State University Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT).
Texas A&M Task Force 1 and 2 deployed for severe weather, potential flooding
The Texas Division of Emergency Management has deployed Texas A&M Task Force 1 (TX-TF1) water rescue squads and Helicopter Search and Rescue Technicians along with TX-TF2 Urban Search and Rescue team to assist local jurisdictions impacted by the severe weather and flooding occurring across the state.
Online training gives students a career path after high school
The Houston Independent School District has been preparing high school students for entry-level jobs in security services, corrections, law enforcement and forensics using online training provided by TEEX. Since 2009, more than 500 students enrolled in Career and Technical Education programs have participated.