UTSA graduates thrive with strong skills and earnings that outpace the average

The skillsets students gain during their time at UTSA align with the qualities innovative local companies seek, like Plus One Robotics.

Shaun Edwards, chief technology officer and co-founder of the firm, said gaining hands-on experience as a student is critical for future careers in the evolving technology industry. Plus One Robotics uses artificial intelligence to automate robots in warehouses and distribution centers.

"There are robotics labs at UTSA that have industrial robots, drones, mobile robots and real hardware. I think it's always exciting to go into those labs and see the students there because they're not doing stuff in a simulation or learning things out of a textbook," Edwards said. "They're actually working with the hardware that we have and that we utilize."

Edwards says that UTSA students are proficient in hard skills, including artificial intelligence cybersecurity, software development and electro-mechanical engineering. He also says that students possess soft skills, such as effective communication and composure in stressful situations. This makes them competitive job candidates.

The company, housed onsite at Port San Antonio, currently employs a total of 10 full-time staff members and interns from UTSA.

Every year, students leave UTSA with a life-changing education, leading to more opportunities and strong connections.

"Where I am now would not have been possible without all the people and the support at UTSA," Ho said.