SOUTHWEST TEXAS JUNIOR COLLEGE

COLLEGE BOUND PROGRAM

General Overview

To enhance and expand the educational opportunities of 50 economically disadvantaged students in the Middle Rio Grande Region and increase the potential of each student to become an economically self-sufficient, employable citizen, Southwest Texas Junior College, in partnership with Middle Rio Grande Development Council, has developed the College Bound Program.

The College Bound Program consists of a ten-week program at Southwest Texas Junior College. During these ten weeks 50 students from the Middle Rio Grande Region are enrolled in a three (3) hour general course (English, History, etc.) and a one (1) hour Physical Education course per semester for a total of eight (8) semester hours. All students reside in the college dormitories. Three meals per day are served by the cafeteria. All program-related transportation is provided by the college. In addition to the academic training, some students are employed by the college in the various departments and/or offices. Other students are provided employment which involves on-the-job training in general computer technology. All students are paid a minimum hourly wage for a total of 80 hours for the ten week period

For more information on the College Bound program contact:

Phone: 830-591-7238