HOUSTON, TX – Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical is strengthening the local workforce by partnering with San Jacinto College’s English as a Second Language (ESL) program. This initiative provides new employees with vital language skills, fostering career advancement and community impact.
The 10-week course, developed and led by San Jac’s adult education and literacy and continuing and professional development programs, offers 40 hours of classroom instruction utilizing self-paced, English-learning software. Currently, 23 HVAC technicians are enrolled—many of whom are new Abacus employees—gaining language skills that promote workplace confidence and career growth.
“At Abacus, we believe investing in our employees goes beyond technical skills. Supporting the ESL program at San Jacinto College helps our team grow professionally and personally. It’s about building a stronger, connected workforce and showing them that they can always count on us,” said Tony Patiño, president, Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical.
“We are excited to expand our partnership with Abacus Plumbing. Together, we are delivering vital workplace literacy services that uplift employees and strengthen the local economy,” said Roberto Mendez, director of adult education grants at San Jacinto College.
Abacus Plumbing will continue to support the program and encourage employees across all trades to participate. This partnership highlights Abacus’s mission to empower employees through education and opportunity.
About Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical
Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical has been serving Texas since 2003.
Founded by master plumber Alan O’Neill, Abacus maintains an A+ rating with the Better
Business Bureau and has earned multiple Awards for Excellence. The company hires only
licensed, certified technicians who pass rigorous drug and background checks. Abacus
offers upfront pricing and a 100% job satisfaction guarantee. As part of Wrench Group,
LLC—a national leader in home repair services—Abacus contributes to serving over 700,000
customers annually across twelve markets and sixteen brands. For more information,
visit abacusplumbing.com.
About San Jacinto College
Surrounded by monuments of history, evolving industries, maritime enterprises of today, and the space age of tomorrow, San Jacinto College has served the people of East Harris County, Texas, since 1961. The College is one of the top 10 community colleges in the nation as designated by the Aspen Institute and was named an Achieving the Dream Leader College of Distinction in 2020. The College is a Hispanic-Serving Institution that spans five campuses, serving approximately 45,000 credit and non-credit students annually. It offers more than 200 degrees and certificates across eight major areas of study that put students on a path to transfer to four-year institutions or enter the workforce. The College is fiscally sound, holding bond ratings of AA+ by Standard & Poor’s and Aa2 by Moody’s.
