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CAST Schools in the News: From CAST STEM to a Career at Toyota Texas

6 days ago
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What began as an early interest in engineering has become a career in advanced manufacturing for Alicia Lopez, CAST STEM High School alumna and former class valedictorian.


In a recent feature from Greater Regional Economic Partnership, Alicia shares how an internship at Toyota Texas helped her discover her passion for manufacturing, leading her to pursue the company's Advanced Manufacturing Technician program. Today, she's a full-time member of Toyota's Assembly Pilot Team, putting her technical skills to work solving real-world challenges.


Her journey is a powerful example of how early career exposure, industry partnerships, and hands-on learning can open doors to meaningful opportunities after high school.

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