Since passing a $485 million bond in November, Lone Star College officials have been busy developing and expanding workforce programs to train students in high-demand industries. Details on some of the programs available at LSCS, the outlooks for the Houston job market and the status of major workforce projects are listed below.
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Lone Star College workforce programs target job industries with high projected employment growth, such as welding.[/caption]
Types of programs
Workforce education certificates • vary in length, designed to prepare student for occupational employment • courses that have been industry-validated for developing and upgrading skills in an occupation
Associate of applied science degree • two-year degree plan designed for students who want to quickly enter the workforce • requirements vary from 60-72 credit hours, including general and workforce education
Industry outlooks
Engineering technician • Median wage: $54,678 • Projected job growth rate (2014-20): 21.6 percent HVAC and refrigeration • Median wage: $38,953 • Projected job growth rate (2014-20): 31.8 percent Nursing • Median wage: $65,603 • Projected job growth rate (2014-20): 38.2 percent
