Get ready to jumpstart a career or ignite career potential with the Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) 2023 Workforce Open House. Attendees can explore a range of degree paths, fast-track certificates, and industry-specific training programs designed to help students succeed in today's fast-paced job market.
The open house takes place Thursday, May 4, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. It features information on programs including Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Programming, Engineering & Automation, Energy & Machining, Data Analytics, and more. Additionally, expert LSC-University Park faculty and staff will be on hand to supply program details and answer questions.
LSC-University Park's Workforce programs offer students a concentrated, career-focused education with a wide range of training options to help develop the skills and knowledge needed to land in-demand jobs in Texas' growing industries, often in as little as one year. In many cases, workforce program certificates are stackable, meaning more than one certificate can be earned while working toward an associate degree in a specific field.
"At LSC-University Park, we're committed to helping our students succeed in their careers," said Dr. Steven Kahla, Vice President of Instruction for LSC-University Park and Dean of Workforce. "Our Workforce programs are designed to provide students with the specific, marketable skills they need to excel in their chosen field. We're excited to showcase our programs at the Workforce fair and help attendees find the right path for them."
The open house will be held in the Lone Star College-Energy & Manufacturing Institute (LSC- Energy & Manufacturing Institute) at 11521 Compaq Center West Drive, Houston, TX 77070. The event is free and open to the public.
Admissions, Advising, Financial Aid, and Veteran Services representatives will be at the event to answer participants' questions. Attendees can also explore LSC-Energy & Manufacturing Institute's state-of-the-art facilities, including classrooms, labs, and simulation environments that simulate real-world workplace settings.
LSC-University Park offers flexible scheduling, low tuition, financial aid and veteran assistance, workforce certificates, associate degree, and bachelor programs. Student success resources include four academic tutoring locations and access to a state-of-the-art library.
Take advantage of the 2023 Workforce Open House to build the foundation for a bright future!
For more information on open house, visit LoneStar.edu/EMI. To find out more about LSC-University Park or to register for classes, visit LoneStar.edu/StartUP, call 281.290.2600, or email UPAdvising@LoneStar.edu.
Established in 2012, Lone Star College-University Park has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing and most innovative higher education institutions in the country. The college is devoted to impacting the community's prosperity and upward mobility through student success. LSC-University Park’s expert and compassionate faculty and staff provide students with holistic and immersive education and training in disciplines and industries that meet current and future workforce needs.
Located on the grounds of the former Compaq Computer Corporation and Hewlett Packard's world headquarters, LSC-University Park's facilities include the Center for Science & Innovation, the Energy & Manufacturing Institute, Learning Innovation Labs, and the Geology Rock Wall. It is also home to the University of Houston-NW Downtown, Lone Star Corporate College, iSchool, and YMCA Children's Academy.
Lone Star College enrolls over 80,000 students each semester providing high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education. LSC is training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success. Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., serves as Chancellor of LSC, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area and has been named a 2022 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education and recognized by Fortune Magazine and Great Place To Work® as one of this year’s Best Workplaces in Texas™. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.