Engineering Technology

AAS Graduate

Heath Morrow

Like a lot of people, Heath Morrow struggled in school.  As a result of these struggles and poor choices, he was not going to be able to graduate with his class. While he was able to obtain his GED^® in April of his senior year of high school, he had no intention of continuing his education in college. He began working in manufacturing straight out of high school and later worked in construction.

Heath married in his early twenties, and over the years was blessed with three beautiful daughters. At the age of 30 he realized that he needed to return to school.  He wanted a career, rather than a job. Heath applied to North Central Texas College, but was unsure of what career to pursue. He began to take core classes that were needed for a degree. While at a school event for one of his daughters, he began talking with a friend that is an NCTC graduate, and employed as a designer/drafter. Heath was interested, but expressed his concern because he had struggled in high school. His friend Mike encouraged him, telling him that he would be able to get through the courses.

Heath decided to give it a try and started taking the courses required for the Engineering Technology (Drafting) program at NCTC. He enjoyed his classes, as well as the instructors that he encountered. A year before he graduated, one of his instructors sent him a job opportunity at a local business. Heath applied and was offered the job at a higher rate of pay than he was currently making.  He was also promised a substantial raise once he graduated. Heath was getting training not only through work, but in class as well. Once he graduated, the company was true to their promise, and Heath received a healthy raise. He has since gained more knowledge, giving him the opportunity to move up in a career he enjoys, and is able to comfortably provide for his family.

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