April Program – Common Sense DITA

Erika Frensley will give her presentation “Common Sense DITA.” DITA is a powerful method and development tool for creating documentation, and in its full form very complex and difficult to lean. However, DITA shouldn’t be that scary. Erika Frensley will discuss how she uses DITA, and really how much writers really need to know to … Continue reading April Program – Common Sense DITA

STC Summit Registration Giveaway!

We will be giving away a registration (value $925) to registered attendees of the STC SoCenTx MiniConference (March 19, 2022). We'll pay for your conference registration, but all travel, hotel, and miscellaneous expenses will be your responsibility. STC's annual conference is a fantastic value. This year the Summit is in Chicago, from May 15-18 2022. … Continue reading STC Summit Registration Giveaway!

March Program: The Original Remote Instructors: ID Lessons from TVs Greatest Teachers

Catherine Wecksell will give her presentation “The Original Remote Instructors: ID Lessons from TVs Greatest Teachers" for the March Program meeting. Format: Online via Zoom. Date and Time: Tuesday, March 8, 2022, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM CSTAdd to calendar With an increased demand for online learning, especially within the past couple of years, instructional … Continue reading March Program: The Original Remote Instructors: ID Lessons from TVs Greatest Teachers

MiniConference 2022 Call for Proposals

STC South Central Texas will hold the 3rd Annual MiniConference virtually on March 19, 2022. We are looking for presenters with important information to share about:  Techniques for good communicationTools and technologies for communicatorsBest practices for communicatorsCareer advice for communicatorsUsing social media in tech commInstructional designUser experienceEditing …and anything else related to technical communication and for … Continue reading MiniConference 2022 Call for Proposals

Feb 8 Program Meeting – Chapter Benefits and MiniConference

You know STC South Central Texas offers benefits to members of our chapter. But did you know about all of them, and how they work? Join us on February 8 and learn more about the various benefits you could enjoy as a member of our chapter. FREE admission for all! Plus, learn more about our … Continue reading Feb 8 Program Meeting – Chapter Benefits and MiniConference

How To Stay Relevant in the 2022 Job Search – January 11 Program Meeting

"Tips: How To Stay Relevant in the 2022 Job Search," presented by Rebecca Castillo, Account Manager & Recruiter at Clearpoint. The beginning of the new year is a perfect opportunity to evaluate your personal job search strategy. Even in a hot job market, jobs are found more frequently through networking. Job seekers should make the … Continue reading How To Stay Relevant in the 2022 Job Search – January 11 Program Meeting

Chapter Benefits

Benefits of joining the award-winning STC South Central Texas Chapter CPTC Exam Reimbursement (1/2 cost of exam)Free webinars and workshopsFree registration to the STC South Central Texas MiniConferencesRaffles for STC Summit registrationsTech Comm Office Hours Discord communityNetworking and social meetups (virtual and nonvirtual) from the Houston, San Antonio, and Austin areasVolunteer and receive references and … Continue reading Chapter Benefits

STC South-Central Texas – December 2021 Newsletter

It's December, and the STC South-Central Texas chapter has many fun things planned. Here's what's going on this month: Christmas Cards -- The chapter is spreading holiday cheer by sending out Christmas cards! To receive yours, be sure to send us your mailing address here.SoCenTx Virtual Holiday Gathering -- Join us for a fun and entertaining holiday social. … Continue reading STC South-Central Texas – December 2021 Newsletter