Texas Tech University

Operations Signs two Lubbock ISD Students at Annual Signing Day

Joann Wright

June 18, 2025

Texas Tech University

In May, Texas Tech Operations participated in the Lubbock ISD Advanced Technology Center Skilled Trades Signing Day, celebrating high school graduates pursuing careers in the trades industry with local companies. Texas Tech proudly signed two students, Xavier Morales (Electric Shop) and Izaiah Castillo (Structural Services), both of whomxavier with Keith will join the team as Apprentice III. 

Morales and Castillo were part of the 2024 Summer Internship Program and continued working part-time in their respective shops throughout their senior year. Now, both have officially accepted permanent, full-time positions with Texas Tech Operations, where they will further develop their professional careers. 

This internship program remains a valuable asset to the facilities teams, offering a focused approach to recruitment, staffing and career development while fostering long-term growth within Texas Tech Operations. 

Operations Division