When people hear dual credit, they think of academic courses like History, English and Math, but did you know Lone Star College also offers workforce dual credit programs?

Workforce Dual Credit is designed to allow high school students to enroll in LSC credit workforce programs and receive high school credit for career and technical classes while also working toward obtaining certification or an Associate of Applied Science degree.

Students who participate in these classes/programs will graduate high school with career skills and in many cases, a certification approving them for employment in their industry.  Many students will also choose to transfer classes and begin completion of their four-year degrees.

Starting in August 2019, LSC is partnering with Aldine ISD to operate the Rose Avalos P-Tech school at the LSC-East Aldine Center. P-Tech (Pathways In Technology Early College High School) gives high school students the opportunity to earn college credit in a variety of fields including Computer & Digital Technology; Energy, Manufacturing & Construction; Business & Professional Services; and Teaching Degrees.

“With the P–TECH model, we will bring the brightest educators and experienced industry leaders together,” said LaTonya M. Goffney, Aldine ISD superintendent in an earlier statement. “This model ensures that we prepare our students for well–paying careers once they graduate high school.”

P-Tech Students will have access to mentors, internships, workforce skill workshops, and job shadowing from across their industry of interest.

Visit LoneStar.edu/DualCredit to learn more about all the opportunities you have to get a jump-start on college.