Guam - Thirteen Guam Transportation Administration employees are a step closer to an associate's degree in homeland security.

At a ceremony held this morning, students received a certificate of achievement for completing the full three-semester coursework in fall 2013 with the Guam Community College.

With the certificate, students can work towards an associate's degree in homeland security.

The program is a result of a partnership between the GCC and TSA Guam in efforts to increase the number of tso workforce with an associate's degree or higher.