{"id":126,"date":"2020-05-02T19:56:16","date_gmt":"2020-05-02T19:56:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lonestar.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2020-volume-1-issue-1\/fast-track-your-career\/"},"modified":"2020-05-02T19:57:36","modified_gmt":"2020-05-02T19:57:36","slug":"fast-track-your-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lonestar.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2020-volume-5-issue-5\/fast-track-your-career\/","title":{"rendered":"Fast Track Your Career"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Spending two years to learn a trade isn\u2019t 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans Bold';\">How do Fast Track programs work?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Fast Track non-credit programs provide industry training which result in a workforce certificate. They are designed for quick entry into the workforce.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans Bold';\">How long do the programs last?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Fast Track non-credit programs are 30\u201340 hours per week, leading up to a new career in only eight weeks when available.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans Bold';\">Why is being certified important?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Certification demonstrates know-how, shows a commitment to the profession and helps with job advancement. 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