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Building Construction & Skilled Trades Grant

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Lone Star College and Texas Workforce Commission is providing free training for in demand careers in construction trades in field service in manufacturing! The Building Construction Trades Grant is training available for youth and adults ages 16-24 for high pay and high growth careers! Youth/Adults ages 16-24 who meet the eligibility requirements will receive training at no cost in as little as 4 weeks! Grant funding will also cover books and other costs such as workbooks, uniforms, or licensing fees.

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for funding:  
  • United States (U.S.) citizens or certified to work in the U.S. 
  • Currently Unemployed 
  • Meet U.S. Selective Service registration requirements (if male)
  • Applicants should not be enrolled in school or training at the time of acceptance of funding.

Available Fast Track Programs:

  • Basic Construction Helper
  • Carpentry I NCCER
  • Mechanical Technician/Mechatronics Fast Track Certificate

Available Credit Certificates:

  • Electrical Technology Occupational Skills Certificate
  • HVAC Residential Certificate
  • HVAC Commercial Certificate

 

 
For general information: Time is limited! All applicants must complete an entry interview to be considered for funding.  
LSC-Houston North
Sheremetria Davis
Sheremetria.Davis@LoneStar.edu
281.810.5647		 LSC-North Harris
Ruby Fuentes
Ruby.Fuentes@LoneStar.edu
281.618.5518

LSC-Tomball (Creekside Center)
Stephanie Williams
Stephanie.Williams@LoneStar.edu
832.761.6633

Grant Schedule of Classes

NCCER Carpentry program

Cohort 1

Start & End Date:

08/22/2022-01/19/2023

Time: 

9 a.m. - 1:00 p.m

Location:

Lone Star College-Houston North Victory Center

 

 
Cohort 1 

Start & End Date:

08/22/2022-09/29/2022 
OR
08/29/2022-10/05/2022
OR
09/12/2022-10/18/2022

Time: 

9 a.m. - 1:00 p.m

or

5-9:00 p.m.  

Location:

Lone Star College-Houston North Victory Center

 
Cohort 1 

Start & End Date:

Call for dates

Time: 

9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 

Location:

Lone Star College-Houston North Victory Center

 
Cohort 1 

Start & End Date:

Call for dates

Time: 

9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 

Location:

Lone Star College-Houston North Victory Center

 
Cohort 1 

Start & End Date:

08/22/2022-09/26/2022
OR
10/03/2022-11/03/2022

Time: 

8 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Location:

Lone Star College-Houston North Victory Center

Electrical Technology and HVAC

Cohort 1 

Start & End Date:

Class Dates vary by semester

Time: 

In-Person, Online & Hybrid Options 

Location:

Lone Star College-North Harris
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