The Texas Association of Manufacturers reports the manufacturing industry is a large producer of electronics, airplanes, agriculture equipment, petroleum products and chemicals, heavy machinery, processed foods, motor vehicles, plastics, rubber and more. Lone Star College recognizes the industry’s contributions during the National Manufacturing Week taking place Oct. 6-13.
“The manufacturing industry is responsible for creating, maintaining or repairing many of the products we use daily,” said Linda Leto Head, LSC senior associate vice chancellor, External and Employer Relations. “Lone Star College is committed to training high-caliber manufacturing professionals that will continue to move our society forward.”
National Manufacturing Week honors the manufacturing industry’s contributions and how they have impacted the country’s economy in the last year. This week also serves to help workers develop their careers in the manufacturing industry, which they can do by enrolling in LSC’s energy and manufacturing programs.
“Lone Star College’s credit and continuing education (CE) programs in energy and manufacturing lead students to viable, high-paying jobs,” said Head. “They will have the opportunity to participate in experience-led and hands-on learning using equipment and tools common in the industry.”
Students enrolled in one of LSC’s manufacturing programs complete highly technical tasks that require engineering skills and knowledge. The Lone Star College Corporate College has developed deep relationships with employers who are thrilled to hire LSC students in these careers.
“Lone Star College relies on industry experts to provide current and future needs on the latest technology and equipment upgrades to improve the curriculum,” said Head. “This ensures our students are highly qualified and ready to enter the workforce successfully.”
In addition to degree and certificate programs, the LSC Corporate College partners with national and multinational corporations to provide customized training, industry certifications and recruitment opportunities for graduates.
Lone Star College offers over 20 credit and CE programs to help students enter the manufacturing industry. Click on the links to learn more about each program or visit LoneStar.edu/Programs-of-Study to see other offerings.
- Construction Trades
- Electrical Technology
- Engineering Design Technology
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) & Refrigeration
- Industrial Diesel Technology
- Instrumentation Technology
- Land Surveying & Mapping Technology
- Machining Technology
- Process Technology
- Welding
Lone Star College has over 200 degrees and certifications and four baccalaureate programs. Learn more at LoneStar.edu.
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. 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 2023 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.