Galveston College Quickstart Star Is Open For BusinessGALVESTON ISLAND, Texas – There were hints of excellence when Ricky Morales first registered for Galveston College’s Quickstart HVAC Helper training program in the spring of 2018. First, he scored 100 percent on his intake assessment. Then, after eight weeks of training and passing all of his class tests with an average of 99 percent, he became a licensed and certified technician. Even more incredible was the fact that he passed all four sections of his EPA certification exam – an accomplishment not usually achieved until after two years of studying. And he passed it on his first try. If all these accomplishments were not enough, he and his wife delivered a new baby at the same time he completed the Quickstart program. The new baby joined five siblings who range in age from 4 to 15. Shortly thereafter, Morales enrolled in Galveston College’s Associate of Applied Science in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program. He is scheduled to graduate this fall at the top of his class and on the President’s List after completing one more class. This summer, he received his contractor’s license and opened his own heating and cooling business, One Call. All this was accomplished a little over a year after completing the Quickstart eight-week training program at Galveston College. “We are so proud of Ricky and wish him the best of luck in his new business,” said Mary Powers, job placement navigator at Galveston College. Funded by a grant from the Texas Workforce Commission, the Quickstart programs are designed to help individuals find entry-level jobs in the fast-growing HVAC and electrical industries. In the eight-week program, students are presented with the basics of a trade, including safety procedures, proper tool usage, regulations, codes and more. In addition to job training, Galveston College offers career counseling and job placement assistance. ************Tuition is free for those accepted into the programs. However, students must purchase their own steel-toed boots. An individual applying to a Quickstart program must be age 18 or older, be a United States citizen or certified to work in the United States, and meet United States Military Selective Service registration requirements, if male. Following acceptance into the program, the applicant must meet with Galveston College’s job placement navigator and bring required documents.
Locally owned and operated in Texas City, Galveston County, Texas.
David Day Owner/Publisher brings over 46 years of newspaper experience to The Post Newspaper. Opened in 2003, The Post Newspaper wanted to provide an alternate information source for the local communities covering local news in a positive way and reporting facts to our readers. Connecting to the community is what The Post Newspaper is all about. Over 70,000 weekly readers learn about local concerns, area sports, charity events, legal notices and entertainment in their community. The Post is a member of several local Chamber of Commerce, and its staff volunteers at numerous events throughout Galveston County.
All of this is made possible by our advertisers, who count on us to deliver their message to our readers. Twice weekly, The Post newspaper delivers information on businesses and services to our readers all over the county. Our staff is dedicated to provide over the top service, fresh ideas and exciting new ways to market business. Join our impressive list of advertisers and supporters that say they saw it in The Post Newspaper. Contact David at publisher@thepostnewspaper.net or 409-943-4265.
