The Port of Corpus Christi has awarded $200,000 through its Education Grant Program to Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD) and Aransas Pass High School (APHS).

The funding backs initiatives aimed at strengthening STEM education and workforce readiness for Coastal Bend students entering port-adjacent industries.

CCISD received $100,000 to launch its Coastal Bend STEM Initiative, establishing STEM Innovation Labs across a vertically aligned group of elementary, middle and high school campuses.

The programme is designed to give students hands-on experience in engineering, robotics, computer-aided design and emerging technologies, building a continuous skills pathway from early education through to graduation.

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Dr Roland Hernandez, Superintendent of CCISD, said: “We are incredibly grateful for this $100,000 investment in the future of our students. This grant will help us bring our Coastal Bend STEM Initiative to life by creating innovative STEM labs where students can explore, create and solve real-world problems. We are excited to strengthen our STEM pathway that prepares our students for future careers.”

APHS also received $100,000 to establish a Process Technology Dual-Enrollment Program in partnership with Del Mar College, creating a direct pathway for students to earn college credit alongside specialised technical training aligned with careers in industrial, manufacturing, energy and maritime sectors, a direct pipeline into port and terminal operations.

Rosaura De Los Santos Bailey, Director of Government & Community Affairs for the Port of Corpus Christi, stated: “The Port of Corpus Christi is committed to investing in educational opportunities that prepare students for the careers of tomorrow while supporting the workforce needs of our region. These programs will provide students with valuable hands-on experiences and create pathways to high-demand careers that are essential to the continued growth of the Coastal Bend.”

For more information:

Port of Corpus Christi – https://portofcc.com/