Innovation
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Academics
Ignite Technical
The Ignite Technical Institute at Falfurrias High School prepares students for college and careers with a focus in welding, construction, and electrical.
Mission
Offer students an opportunity to earn certifications and college degrees that are relevant in today’s industrial careers that include construction, electrical and welding pathways.
Vision
Ignite the passion in students to transform the world!
Academic Focus & Work-Based Learning
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Students may spend four years on campus taking welding classes that allow them not only marketable skills, but also an associate’s degree from Coastal Bend College.
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In their junior and senior years, students will do internships in welding.
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Students may also achieve NCCER Core certifications in construction and electrical.
Coursework & Certifications
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Ignite Technical Institute offers the Foundation Diploma with an endorsement in Manufacturing
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Dual Enrollment is available in Welding, English, US History, Government, College Algebra, Speech, Art Appreciation, and BCIS
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Certifications:
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NCCER Core
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Electrical Apprenticeship Certificate Level 1
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Certificates through Coastal Bend College
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Marketable skill achievement award, Fundamentals level 1 of welding in SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, and level 2 of Welding
JROTC
LEAP (Afterschool)
RSIZ
The Rural Schools Innovation Zone (RSIZ) is a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at improving educational opportunities for rural students in South Texas. Formed in 2019, the RSIZ was launched as a collaborative partnership between three districts: Freer ISD, Premont ISD, and Brooks County ISD. Each district shares the vision of expanding opportunities for students in the region to attain meaningful and valuable career opportunities. Knowing that preparing students for the 21st century job market is critical to their success, the RSIZ, in collaboration with post-secondary institutions within the region, has developed a program at four campuses within the zone that provide high-quality preparation for post-secondary success. This annual report provides a summary of the RSIZ’s first year, including its priorities, achievements, and areas to grow.
Our mission is to provide rural school students high-quality opportunities for postsecondary success.
Our vision is to reinvent the rural education experience.
RSIZ Core Beliefs
Students from rural communities should have every opportunity for access to challenging career paths to achieve high levels of postsecondary success.
Rural students should be exposed to the best teachers in America.
Rural schools are stronger through collaboration.
Rural communities nurture big dreams through innovation.