Lone Star College

Deciding on a career can be tricky. Not everyone knows what they want to do or what they would be good at. That’s why Lone Star College offers Career Star, a free career planning tool that can help you identify what to study. When you take the interactive Career Assessment available in Career Star, you’ll be given career suggestions based on your interests, your strengths and what you...

The way we work is changing. Technology doesn’t wait for anyone – that’s why Lone Star College has invested millions of dollars creating its high-tech Workforce Centers of Excellence training facilities to help make sure you won’t get left behind and you’re prepared for the technology-infused future. Process Tech could be the right mix for you! Maybe you’re interested in becoming an...

Four year degrees at two year prices There is great news for people looking to earn a bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Cybersecurity or Energy, Manufacturing and Trades Management. Lone Star College has received approval to begin offering these bachelor’s degree programs starting fall 2020! “Now students interested in earning one of these degrees can take their classes close to home and...

OVER 200 WORKFORCE PROGRAMS in 6 areas of study 19,522 DUAL CREDIT STUDENTS 1st College in Texas to offer REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP #1for ONLINE STUDENT ENROLLMENT in the nation 11,544 FIRST TIME IN COLLEGE STUDENTS 4,373 VETERANS active, spouses & dependents (spring 2020) ...

Not all workforce programs use heavy machinery! Lone Star College offers Business and Professional Services programs that prepare you for careers in management and administration for many types of businesses and organizations. The Texas Workforce Commission reports that students who earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Accounting could make $39,000 a year as an accounting...

Lone Star College is grateful to the veterans and their families who served our country and offers special assistance to ensure the transition from a military to civilian life is a smooth one. Veterans ready to enroll can contact a LSC team member through a Live Chat, email or phone call. These specially trained advisors can help you choose a major, apply for Veterans Affairs benefits and...

Attending Lone Star College is an affordable option for most students. There are several types of financial aid available, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which can help students and their families pay for college in three simple steps. 1. FAFSA Complete your FAFSA at StudentAid.gov LSC School Code: 011145 2. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Be prepared to provide requested...

Students who participate in workforce dual credit classes can graduate high school with career skills and in many cases, a certification for many industries. Did you know high school students can earn college level workforce certifications that can lead to immediate job opportunities while still in high school? “Workforce dual credit programs are designed for high school students to...

Tour Lone Star College’s beautiful Workforce Centers of Excellence! It’s one thing to read about workforce training, it’s another to actually see how it works! That’s why we offer LSC Workforce Centers of Excellence Tours. School districts are scheduling these tours for high school students to visit our state-of-the-art Workforce Centers of Excellence. Each center will have hands-on...

Building strong partnerships with local industry allows Lone Star College to provide training that is in step with today’s employers. Lone Star College recently launched a collaborative pilot program with Baker Hughes and the Texas Workforce Commission that will pay for LSC students to be trained for a successful career as a Field Service Technician in the energy industry. “We are...

Lone Star College students don’t have to worry about missing out when it comes to activities outside the classroom. Each LSC campus offers students a wide variety of clubs and organizations. Most campuses give students the chance to play club sports in baseball, basketball, tennis, flag football, soccer and volleyball. Sports not your thing? LSC also offers clubs for students...

Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush visited the LSC-Process Technology Center as part of his “Conversation with the Future” initiative. Bush toured multiple programs that highlight the latest technology and critical skill sets essential for today’s workforce. While there, Bush met with Mike Sullivan, LSC Board of Trustees; Dr. Alton Smith, LSC Board of Trustees chair; Dr. Stephen C....

Keeping Houston Healthy The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports health care occupations will have the highest projected growth in employment into the next decade. As the baby boomer generation ages, the demand for trained health care workers will continue to put a strain on the health care industry. The good news is that Lone Star College offers a wide range of health care programs to...

The Information Technology (IT) industry has transformed the structure and operation of nearly every industry, product and service. That’s why Lone Star College developed the LSC-Westway Park Technology Center. The state-of-the art training facility puts students at the forefront of this expanding industry. Lone Star College has developed degree programs which provide the skills needed to...

Spending two years to learn a trade isn’t practical for everyone, so let Lone Star College put you on a Fast Track to an exciting career! Become certified as an automotive technician, train for construction trades and H-VAC repair, or learn welding in only eight weeks. How do Fast Track programs work? Fast Track non-credit programs provide industry training which result in a workforce...

Lone Star College is known as a world leader in workforce training, helping students find jobs for sought-after careers, but did you know Lone Star Corporate College (LSCC) trains people already employed to update their skills? “An investment in developing an organization’s talent sets them apart from the competition,” said Linda Leto Head, LSC senior vice chancellor, External and...

Legendary rock band Metallica has once again awarded Lone Star College funds to help students find exciting new careers in dental assisting, floorhand roustabout and phlebotomy. “We are tremendously appreciative of Metallica’s continued support,” said Linda Leto Head, LSC senior associate vice chancellor, External and Employer Relations. “This grant will provide job skill training that...