The Career Closet at LSC-Kingwood is getting a makeover, thanks to a community donation from H-E-B.
The grocery chain is providing $7,310.00 to the college to put toward rebuilding the Career Closet in the Career and Transfer (CAT) Center.
The H-E-B Public Affairs Team released a statement, saying:
“For over 115 years, H-E-B has contributed to worthy causes throughout Texas and Mexico, and we continue to support our community as strongly as ever. We are proud to assist in your efforts and want to congratulate you on the meaningful impact you are making in the community.”
The Career Closet provides professional clothing items for students who may not be able to afford them. They are then able to use the clothing for job interviews or career- related events or activities.
Krystal Archie, Manager of Career & Transfer Services, who applied for the community donation from H-E-B, says the funds will allow a larger closet to be built and include the addition of a dressing room. H-E-B will also contribute assistance for labor towards the build out.
“We are immensely grateful and excited about this wonderful opportunity for our students, specifically here at the Kingwood campus,” Archie shared. “Our students are constantly growing, accomplishing their goals, and reaching their potential. This financial contribution is an additional investment for their future, one professional outfit at a time!”
When the rebuild is complete, the CAT Center will hold a ribbon cutting to celebrate this new and improved resource for students.
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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