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The Rising Stars Internship Program is for first-generation or lower-income students and is mutually beneficial for both students and corporate sponsors.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each student earns a substantial portion of UST\u2019s tuition costs<\/strong> and simultaneously gains relevant work experience.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In return, corporate sponsors receive reliable entry-level workers<\/strong> who are poised for future employment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get Involved Today<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mallory Wendel \u201911<\/strong>
Director of Corporate Relations<\/em>
wendelm@stthom.edu<\/strong><\/a>  |  214-796-2597<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daniel Garcia \u201901 MBA \u201909<\/strong>
Rising Stars Program Manager<\/em>
garciasds@stthom.edu<\/strong><\/a>  |  281-306-9579<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For More Information<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

stthom.edu\/RisingStars<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Support Our Stars<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Visit stthom.edu\/Give<\/a>  \/\/  Locate \u201cSpecial Initiatives\u201d  \/\/  Choose \u201cRising Stars Program\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Diego Aranda<\/strong>
HP Inc.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HP  Inc. is affording Diego Aranda, who wants to be an entrepreneur, a chance to apply his college learning in a real-world setting. Aranda, a freshman who initially pursued a business degree, has dreams of one day becoming a business owner. His interests moved to earning a psychology degree, but his dream is still intact.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aranda, a first-generation student, is participating in a unique UST education\/work experience, the Rising Stars Program, where he interns at HP Inc., garnering valuable experience in the workplace. In addition, the company assists with his tuition, making a private, Catholic education affordable and accessible for little out-of-pocket cost. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPaying for college was going to be a problem, so this program is amazing,\u201d he said. \u201cI can go to college without worrying how I\u2019m going to pay for it, so it is less stress for me.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of Aranda\u2019s cool HP Inc. experiences was participating in a bot-a-thon.  His team was assigned to code a robot. \u201cI enjoyed the experience, and it was very interesting to me,\u201d he said. \u201cA bot-a-thon is a good way to learn problem-solving and technology.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With those lessons and more to come, Aranda\u2019s future is bright. He is excited to conduct business in the future with technology at the forefront. \u201cI wouldn\u2019t mind going back to do business with HP as an entrepreneur,\u201d he said.<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PAULINO Bautista<\/strong>
Corva AI<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Freshman Paulino Bautista jumped for joy when he learned that his Rising Stars internship was at a company that related to his computer science major. \u201cI couldn\u2019t contain my excitement,\u201d he said.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bautista was matched up with Corva AI, a company that provides a digital platform for oil and gas drilling and completions. The company provides analytics and data driven insights that empower informed decisions in real time via mobile and web.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Rising Stars Program at UST pairs students like Bautista with corporate sponsors such as Corva to earn funds toward tuition. This model helps students build personal connections that will influence them beyond college.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bautista has always wanted to work with technology since middle school. \u201cProgramming and coding always caught my attention,\u201d he said. \u201cI see computer science as the future. Technology continues to evolve, and I want to be part of it. I am proud to be born at the start of the 21st century, because I am witnessing how technology is becoming a big part of our everyday lives.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bautista feels he will be ready when he graduates from UST because this internship opportunity helps him with future job prospects. \u201cThere is a demand for programmers and IT staff,\u201d he said. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among his list of top things he has learned is how to be a good employee. \u201cNot only am I getting an education but I\u2019m also growing as a professional,\u201d he said. \u201cThe money being provided allows me to truly focus on school. I am extremely grateful and happy to be part of the Rising Stars Program.\u201d  <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In this tech issue, read about two students participating in the Rising Stars program who are learning new skills in their internships with HP Inc. and Corva AI. 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