The Lone Star College-East Aldine Center is proud to announce the renewal of the TRUE 2024-25 grant, providing $280,000 in funding, $30,000 more than was awarded last year. This renewed support will enhance the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program, crucial for training future healthcare professionals.

With this funding, the LSC-East Aldine Center will continue to expand its CNA program, developing innovative training resources and curriculum improvements that equip students with essential skills for success in the healthcare field. The additional funding will allow for refined budgeting and program outcomes to maximize the grant's impact.

Dean Reyna Tippetts expressed her excitement about the renewal, stating, “We are grateful for the continued support of this grant, which validates the hard work of our dedicated faculty and staff. This funding allows us to continue to expand our healthcare programs to our students and community while enhancing the CNA program and better preparing our students for rewarding careers in healthcare.”

The LSC-East Aldine Center is committed to providing quality education that meets the evolving needs of the healthcare industry. The TRUE grant renewal will be instrumental in ensuring that our CNA graduates are well-prepared to tackle the challenges in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.

Lone Star College System enrolls over 90,000 students each semester providing high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education. LSCS is training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success. Mario K. Castillo, J.D. serves as Chancellor of LSC, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area. LSC has been named a 2024 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education. LSCS consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. To learn more, visit Lonestar.edu.

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