Lone Star College 2018 • Volume 4 • Issue 3

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NON of Workforce Education How do you choose a CAREER (or COLLEGE MAJOR)?

Lone Star College Board of Trustees Alton Smith, Ed.D., Chair, District 3 Kyle A. Scott, Ph.D., Vice Chair, Position 2 Ken E. Lloyd, Secretary, District 9 Myriam Saldívar, Assistant Secretary, District 6 David Holsey, D.D.S., Position 1 Art Murillo, District 4 Making a decision about your college major and what you David A. Vogt, District 5 want to do as a career can be overwhelming. What’s the best Linda S. Good, J.D., District 7 Ronald Trowbridge, Ph.D., Position 8 way to pick a career that will bring satisfaction and room for growth down the road? Lone Star College Chancellor’s Cabinet Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., Chancellor Career Services advisors at Lone Star College are available to Mario K. Castillo, J.D., COO & General Counsel meet with students in a friendly one-on-one setting to help them Link Alander, Vice Chancellor, College Services answer those questions. But first, the LSC advisors recommend Helen Clougherty, Vice Chancellor, Chief of Staff, Board Liaison a couple of simple steps to get started. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith, Ph.D., Executive Vice Chancellor, Academic & Student Affairs Jennifer Mott, CFO & Executive Vice Chancellor, Finance & Operations Quentin Wright, Ed.D., Special Assistant to the Chancellor Step 1 – Self-discovery. Seelpa Keshvala, Ph.D., President, Lone Star College-CyFair Katherine Persson, Ph.D., President, Lone Star College-Kingwood What special skills and abilities do you have? In other words, what Rebecca L. Riley, Ed.D., President, Lone Star College-Montgomery are you good at? What do you like to do (and not like to do)? Gerald F. Napoles, Ph.D., President, Lone Star College-North Harris Students are often rushed to choose a major or a career path Lee Ann Nutt, Ed.D., President, Lone Star College-Tomball because people want to hear that they have goals. It’s important Shah Ardalan, Ed.D., President, Lone Star College-University Park for students to become aware of their interests, skills and even their personality to help them select a satisfying career. CareerFocus is published periodically by the Lone Star College Office of Communications, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands 77381 in partnership with Academic Marketing Services. All rights reserved. No part of the material printed may be reproduced or used in any form Step 2 – Explore career options. or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage retrieval system without the permission of the publisher. Students should take time to investigate the world of “work” and match careers with results of the self-discovery process. Some Equal Opportunity Statement things to keep in mind are: the type of education required, the Lone Star College is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. actual work environment, the salary and the job market itself – Lone Star College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, disability, is this a career that will still be in demand in the future? age, veteran status, sexual orientation, nationality or ethnicity in its programs and activities.

One tool, My Next Move at MyNextMove.org, is a self-help The LSC Associate Vice Chancellor, Human Resources is designated as the LSC Equal Opportunity exercise that will guide students through a career search process. Officer and Title IX Coordinator for employees. The LSC Associate Vice Chancellor, Student Success, is designated as the Title IX Coordinator for students.

All employee inquiries concerning LSC policies, compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations (such as Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504), and complaints may be directed to:

Chief Human Resources Officer, Equal Opportunity Officer, Title IX Coordinator CAREER 5000 Research Forest Drive The Woodlands, TX 77381 STAR 832.813.6520 [email protected]

The LSC Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Success, is designated as the LSC Title IX CareerStar is a job placement service that gives LSC students and alumni Coordinator for students. All student inquiries concerning LSC policies, compliance with access to a database of more than 6,000 job openings and internships. applicable laws, statutes, and regulations (such as Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504), and complaints may be directed to: The Perfect Interview tool provides interviewing skills for students, including mock interviews, along with assistance with resumes and Associate Vice Chancellor, Student Success, Title IX Coordinator cover letters. GradCast is a resume distribution tool for students that 5000 Research Forest Drive targets employers who hire specific skill sets. The Woodlands, TX 77381 832.813. 6841 [email protected]

Inquiries about the laws and compliance may also be directed to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Career and assessment tools can be found at Department of Education. For further information, visit ed.gov for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area or call 1-800-421-3481. Additional policy information can be LoneStar.edu/Career-Services found at LoneStar.edu/policy. © 2018 Lone Star College IN THIS ISSUE

SPECIAL FEATURES: LSC Technology Centers: 2 2 Blueprint for the Future of Workforce Education (re)Building Houston - LSC trains workers to 5 speed up recovery efforts 6 Sparks Fly - Welding is a hot career

8 Construction Management

9 What is Mechatronics? 6 10 Caring for Our Own 12 Keeping the Engines Running 10 13 Fuel Up Your Career 14 Business Degrees: The Flexible Career Choice

16 Get Your Head in the Cloud

REGULAR FEATURES: Median Salaries: Workforce Education, 16 Career and Technical Education

Alumni Profile: A Degree of Success 12 9 DAVID SCHWARTZ 19 MICHELLE GARDNER 13 20 GRACIELA LOVE LSC TECHNOLOGY CENTERS: BLUEPRINT FOR THE FUTURE OF WORKFORCE EDUCATION

Having updated skills is critical in today’s work- nologist as well as being trained in instrumentation force as more and more employees demand their technology, logistics, and occupational health and workers are trained to operate state-of-the-art equip- safety skills. Process technicians are needed in local ment. chemical and petroleum processing facilities through- Lone Star College is ready to meet that demand, out the Texas Gulf Coast, for example, in addition to constructing modern technology centers to train tomor- health care labs. row’s workforce today. In the future, the LSC will expand its programs to “It’s about economic prosperity,” said Dr. Stephen offer an advanced technical certificate in analyzer C. Head, LSC chancellor. “We want to be the pre- technology. These technicians are trained to calibrate, miere workforce training resource in the area.” install, repair and perform general maintenance on The Center on Education and the Workforce at instruments that provide quality and compliance mon- Georgetown University reports 62 percent of Texas itoring. workers will require some kind of postsecondary edu- “Lone Star College is building premiere workforce cation by 2020. training centers,” said Dr. Alton Smith, LSC Board of LSC is opening a world of forward-thinking train- Trustees chair. “These new facilities allow Lone Star ing at advanced centers across greater north Houston, College to enhance the teaching and training of ca- giving students the skills they need today and into the reer and technical skills that are so desperately need- next decade. LSC offers more than 100 workforce ed by today’s employers.” programs supported by $29 million in state-of-the-art The Greater Houston Partnership is forecasting equipment to ensure students have the most up-to-date nearly 75,000 annual job openings in middle-skill ca- skills possible. reers. These include welders, electricians, plumbers, The LSC-Construction & Skilled Trades Center at HVAC-R and carpenters. Middle-skill jobs generally re- LSC-North Harris, which opened in fall 2017, features quire more than a high school diploma, but less than six classrooms, training labs for Electrical Technology, a four-year degree. Field Service Technology, Pipefitting and HVAC-R pro- The need for skilled Information Technology em- grams. The center also houses a conference center ployees continues to grow as well. The LSC-Westway and office space. Training is offered to support these Park Technology Center, scheduled to open fall 2018, jobs: electrician, plumber, pipefitter, carpenter, HVAC will provide 50,000 square feet of instructional space technician, mechanic, site supervisor, construction to train students in cybersecurity, mobile app develop- foreman, instrument fitter and many more. ment, Cisco and CCNP, as well as professional devel- The LSC-Process Technology Center at LSC-King- opment for IT professionals. LSC students will be able wood opened its doors in spring 2018. Students will to get training for these IT jobs: software developer, learn the skills needed to be a successful process tech- systems engineer, data analyst, systems administrator,

2 | 2018 CareerFocus web developer, solutions architect, applications engi- neer, graphic designer, programmer/analyst and net- UpSkill Houston’s Top Positions in work security engineer, among many others. In addition to the new centers, LSC is also increas- ing the learning space available for students to take CONSTRUCTION advantage of education that is affordable and close to home. LSC added 40,146 students fall 2007 to fall 2017, an 81% increase making it one of the fastest Electrician growing colleges in the nation. LSC has expanded the LSC-Cypress Center at Welder LSC-CyFair, the LSC-Health Science building at Sheet metal worker LSC-Tomball, and the LSC-Conroe Center and the Live Entertainment Technology building at LSC-Montgom- Plumber ery, giving students even greater access to complete training needed to stay competitive. Pipefitter and Steamfitter The new LSC-Transportation & Logistics Center is scheduled to go online in fall 2019 to help keep Hous- HVAC technician ton’s economy moving in the right direction. Currently, Carpenter America is facing a driver shortage. The American Truck Association estimates a need for 200,000 to 250,000 new drivers by 2020 and the Bureau of La- bor Statistics projects the need for drivers will grow About GHP’s UpSkill Houston 6 percent from 2016 to 2026. As the demand for In 2014, The Greater Houston Partnership created UpSkill goods increases, more drivers will be needed to keep Houston – among the nation’s first business-led collaborations supply chains moving. “It’s an exciting time at Lone Star College,” said working with education and community stakeholders – to Head. “We are looking forward to continuing our close Houston’s skills gap. The site, UpSkillHouston.org, is mission of providing high-quality academic and work- a collection of resources that outline the critical need in force programs that broaden our student’s learning the market for workers, and to help those looking for a experience and prepare them for the 21st century workplace.” good-paying career that doesn’t require a four-year college degree.

Lone Star College | LoneStar.edu | 3 Building for the Future

LSC-Energy & Manufacturing Institute LSC-Process Technology Center

LSC-Energy & Manufacturing Institute, located at LSC-University Located in Generation Park , Houston’s largest new commercial Park, is a hub for businesses with employees currently working development and future home to the world’s most innovative or seeking a career in the oil and gas, alternative energy, or businesses, offers state-of-the-art simulation equipment, hands-on mechanized (automated) production industries. training with a fully-functional pilot plant, applied technology, and general academic coursework to train students.

LSC-Construction & Skilled Trades LSC-Center for Science & Innovation Technology Center

The new center, housed on the LSC-North Harris campus, serves as This innovative facility provides students with a state-of-the-art a building archetype for career and technology education in the learning environment and encourages more LSC-University Park fields of heating/air conditioning, pipefitting, National Center for students to consider science, technology, engineering and math Construction Education and Research certification, and electrical careers. technology.

LSC-Westway Park Technology Center LSC-Transportation & Logistics Center

This new center will support the Visual Communications department The LSC-Transportation & Logistics Center, located near the and multiple programs within Computer Information Technology Grand Parkway and Hardy Toll Road, will help LSC-North for LSC-CyFair students. The center will be located near the Sam Harris students gain the skills and experience needed to Houston Tollway and U.S. 290. succeed in the transportation, distribution, and logistics industry. Scheduled Completion: Fall 2018 Scheduled Completion: Fall 2019

4 | 2018 CareerFocus (RE)BUILDING HOUSTON Hurricane Harvey left a wide path of destruc- you qualify through Workforce Solutions Offices tion in its wake. Homes, businesses and infrastruc- located throughout Houston: wrksolutions.com/ ture were all impacted and while recovery efforts find-a-location. are underway, it will take some time before the The purpose is to immediately train 3,000 stu- Houston area fully recovers. dents to help fill the worker shortage gap in Hous- “Lone Star College understands firsthand the ton and the Gulf Coast Region. The grant money damage left by Hurricane Harvey,” said Stephen is available for students who qualify and will cover C. Head, Ph.D., LSC chancellor. “All our locations tuition, books and even work uniforms. experienced some kind of damage with LSC-King- “Lone Star College is leading the way to help wood being the hardest hit.” build up Houston’s workforce, train students and LSC-Kingwood had seven of its nine buildings get them to work with highly-accredited and in- rendered unusable dustry-recognized due to floodwaters. skills,” said Head. LSC Lone Star College, is offering courses in known worldwide as Concrete Finishing, a leader in workforce Electrical Technology, training, is busy train- Masonry, Occupation- ing tomorrow’s work- al Safety and Health force today to help Administration, Pipefit- speed up recovery ef- ting, Plumbing, Weld- forts. ing, Drywall, Framing, To assist in this mas- Carpentry, Glazing sive undertaking, LSC and Windows, Sheet has been awarded a Metal and Duct Work, $1 million grant from HVAC installation, the Texas Workforce LSC is forming 16 new construction programs and building and more. new labs with equipment to help Rebuild Houston. Grant Commission to help funds are available to student who qualify. Many of these pro- Houston rebuild. The grams are being of- grant provided fund- fered at the LSC-Con- ing to Lone Star College to develop 16 additional struction and Skilled Trades Technology Center at construction programs and the build out of new LSC-North Harris. This 50,000-square-foot, state- labs with equipment to support construction train- of-the-art facility, which opened in fall 2017, offers ing. classes to meet the demands of students and get Millions of dollars in tuition funds are avail- them entered into the workforce quickly. able to students who qualify for funding through Interested? Visit LoneStar.edu/Rebuild- the Houston-Galveston Area Council. Find out if Houston to find out more.

Lone Star College | LoneStar.edu | 5 6 | 2018 CareerFocus SPARKS fly The demand for skilled welders is rising and the LSC associate vice chancellor, Workforce Education technology of welding is becoming more advanced, and Corporate Partnerships. “These credentials are especially where certification is concerned. tracked through NCCER’s registry and allows orga- The influence of welding is so broad that many of nizations and companies to track the qualifications of the product designs and building techniques people their professionals and/or check the qualifications of take for granted would not be possible without weld- possible new hires.” ing. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Lone Star College students Statistics predicts that more have a unique opportunity to than 200,000 newly trained learn a career that can be Certified welders are in professionals will be needed shaped around their inter- high demand and by 2020. Welding jobs start ests. at $15 to $16 an hour with LSC offers students Na- Lone Star College benefits and rise from there. tional Center for Construc- LSC students have access tion Education and Research offers NCCER certification. to a wide variety of welding (NCCER) courses in welding, programs including a Fast ironworking, pipefitting and Track program to earn a HVAC-R. NCCER is recognized as the training, assess- Welding, Pipefitting or Ironworking NCCER Certifica- ment, certification and career development standard tion in as little as 8 weeks. Students can also obtain for the construction and maintenance craft professions. Associate of Applied Science degrees in Inspection “The organization develops standardized construc- Technology, Pipefitting and Welding Technology. tion and maintenance curriculum and assessments Visit LoneStar.edu/Programs-Workforce to with portable credentials,” said Linda Leto-Head, fire up a new career in welding.

MEDIAN WAGE JOB GROWTH RATE JOB OPENINGS $40,000+ more than 15% 825

* Wage data based on annual salary for Welding Technology Specialization, AAS from Texas Workforce Commission, 2016. Employment projections based on Gulf Coast area, from Texas Workforce Commission’s LMCI Division, US DOL, 2014-2024.

Lone Star College | LoneStar.edu | 7 Construction MANAGEMENT Looking for a career where “Construction your creativity, communication and supervisors plan, problem-solving skills can thrive? coordinate, bud- Crave working with many different get, and oversee types of people? These qualities construction proj- may not immediately come to mind ects from start when you think of the construction to finish,” said industry-but they should. Linda Leto-Head, The construction business in Tex- LSC associate vice as is booming, and companies are chancellor, Work- struggling to find qualified employ- force Education and ees. Commercial, public school Corporate Partner- construction, road, and residential ships. “Many construc- projects are popping up all around tion supervisors have a main us. Nationally, this trend is project- office, but spend much of their ed to continue, with federal growth time working with foremen and estimates upwards of 20 percent in crews out of a field office at a the next decade. construction site.” The outlook for construction su- The construction supervi- pervisors is strong. The U.S. Bureau sion associate of applied of Labor Statistics reports construc- science degree program prepares or subcontractor. tion supervisors will be needed graduates for entry-level careers “Lone Star College has a vari- as overall construction activity in- as construction supervisors. This ety of courses scheduled for sum- creases over the coming decade, degree combines both the business mer, and thanks to available grant with the greater Houston area hav- and technical aspects of this field. funding, Lone Star College is able ing the biggest need in the country. Students are introduced to Business to assist those in need, easing the Those with a bachelor’s degree in Principles, Principles of Manage- financial burden that going back construction science, construction ment, Information and Project Man- to school can cause for many stu- management, or civil engineering, agement. This program is ideal for dents,” said Leto-Head. coupled with construction experi- a craftsman working to move up Visit LoneStar.edu/Construc- ence, will have the best job pros- into a superintendent or supervisor tionSupervisorAAS to learn more pects. position in a large construction firm about this exciting career.

NOW is the time to Start Close, Go Far Sometimes life gets in the way of good intentions. Lone Star College understands that not everyone can be a Monday–Friday, 9–5 student. That’s why you’ll find tons of classes available at night, online and on the weekends.

Night Time Classes. Online Classes. Weekend Classes.

8 | 2018 CareerFocus WHAT IS MECHATRONICS?

Mechatronics combines mechanical and electric engineering, robotics and computer programming to produce and maintain cutting edge systems and processes. The engineering technology pro- gram is part of the LSC-Energy & Manufacturing Institute, which teaches a combination of skills that prepare students to perform many different jobs aDEGREE of SUCCESS in industries including petroleum-field services LSC ALUMNI PROFILE and automated manufacturing. Lone Star College can equip you to join this high-tech, high demand DAVID SCHWARTZ had already earned a degree from the field. University of Houston, but felt like there something more he need- ed to do. “I realized I needed to go back to college and follow my THE WORK passion,” said Schwartz who enrolled in the Mechatronics Tech- nician program at LSC-University Park and recently completed Mechatronic Technicians operate unmanned machinery the program. such as... Mechatronic technicians are required to work on and with equipment integrating electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, hy- draulics and computer controls. Schwartz was able to take what he learned at Lone Star Col- lege and secure a job working in Beaumont. SUBMARINES AIRCRAFTS OIL RIGS “I’ll be helping them build a new manufacturing facility in Beaumont, using the latest automated manufacturing technolo- gy,” he said. Schwartz will be part of a team that is building the Mechatronic Technicians assist engineers with robotics new factory, which will utilize revolutionary automated manufac- equipment... turing equipment. Part of the curriculum for earning a Mechatronics Technician degree involves Introduction to Communication, a course that helps students gain self-assurance when being interviewed for a job. TESTING MAINTAINING FIELD SERVICE “To be honest, communicating was not my strong suit,” said Schwartz. “Being able to apply my work experience to future job skills was critical in my phone interview as well and I was glad to have given it a good amount of thought beforehand.” THE JOB Schwartz credited his professors with helping him succeed as well. MEDIAN WAGE JOB GROWTH RATE JOB OPENINGS “I can say with confidence that my resume would have looked $61,000+ more than 7.4% 25 awful without the advice of Professor Skopak,” said Schwartz. “Lone Star College definitely changed my life for the better. Thanks to the professors, I am starting a really well-paying job in a field I love.” * Wage data based on annual salary for Mechatronics Technician, AAS from Texas Workforce Commission, 2016. Employment projections based on Gulf Coast area, from Texas Workforce Commission’s LMCI Division, US DOL, 2014-2024.

Lone Star College | LoneStar.edu | 9 FOR OUR OWN

When Sonia Garza, a former Lone Star College nursing student, reported for work at CaringHealthSouth Cypress Rehab Hospital, the last person she expected to see was her former LSC-CyFair Math Professor Kim Lane. “Mrs. Lane was my math angel and now our paths have crossed again,” said Garza. Lane was moved to the Cypress area hospital after suffering a severe accident to receive occupational and physical therapy and await more surgery. “I couldn’t believe that Mrs. Lane was now my student and it was my responsibility to empow- er her with wound care knowledge,” said Garza. Registered Nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the pub- lic about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members. RNs work in hospitals, physicians’ offices, home healthcare services, and nursing care facilities. Others work in correctional facilities or schools, or serve in the military. “Sonia was a great student,” said Lane. “She was a non-traditional student, out of high school for many years, married with two sons, and she worked so hard in the math classes that I taught her.” Due to an aging population, the demand for healthcare services will increase over the next several years providing which can provide a rewarding career for those with a passion for assisting and caring for others. “Helping others was not an easy task, but the satisfaction and gratitude I receive from my patients made my days fulfilling,” said Garza. “I could not see myself doing anything else in life. Nursing was my calling.” Garza graduated the LSC-CyFair Associate Degree Nursing Program with a GPA of 3.75 in 2012 and began working at HealthSouth Cypress Rehab Hospital as a staff nurse. She has since received the “Outstanding Employee Achievement Award” in 2013; was Wound Care Certified and became a Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse in 2014; earned her BSN from University of Texas, Arlington in 2015 and still has plans to get her MSN. Visit LoneStar.edu/nursing-dept to learn more about the many healthcare career op- portunities available.

MEDIAN WAGE JOB GROWTH RATE JOB OPENINGS $68,000+ more than 33.6% 2,655

* Wage data based on annual salary for Nursing Specialization, AAS from Texas Workforce Commission, 2016. Employment projections based on Gulf Coast area, from Texas Workforce Commission’s LMCI Division, US DOL, 2014-2024.

10 | 2018 CareerFocus LSC alumna Sonia Garza (right) with her patient and former instructor Kim Lane. includes a combination of technical Keeping the knowledge and hands-on skills. The curriculum covers a broad range of topics including hydraulic systems, computer diagnostic systems and ENGINES electrical troubleshooting skills. In addition, LSC also trains students with non-technical or soft skills as RUNNING well. “Employers are saying to us is that they are struggling to find candidates The Port of Houston Authority who are willing to abide by company plans to spend $1.6 billion on standards,” said Bachman. “We set YOUR NEW CAREER improvements in the next five our requirements high in these areas years to help meet the demand and hold students accountable. ‘Soft STARTS of more shipping due to the skills’ are everything in our industry.” HERE recently-completed Panama Canal Soft skills include things like expansion project. understanding the importance of Lone Star College provides the Currently there is a shortage being on time, wearing proper work technical knowledge and hands- of diesel technicians to diagnose, clothes, ability to think through and on skills needed for students to repair, and maintain large industrial solve problems, and knowing how to succeed in both Industrial Diesel diesel engines that the port depends communicate with both supervisors Technology and Automotive Tech- on to keep goods moving. Lone and co-workers. nology. Choose from a variety of Star College is helping to fill that Some of the technical skills covered program options in these exciting shortage through its Industrial Diesel in the LSC Industrial Diesel Technology fields. Technology program. program includes industry safety, “Diesel technicians are very preventative maintenance, electrical, INDUSTRIAL DIESEL TECHNOLOGY in-demand jobs,” said Michael brakes, hydraulics, powertrains, B a c h m a n , H V A C - R , • Industrial Diesel Technology LSC- advanced AAS North Harris engine and • Industrial Diesel Technology Industrial electrical Certificate Level I Diesel training, and • Industrial Diesel Technology technology more. Certificate Level II instructor. Students “Our students can earn AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY are not an Industrial struggling Diesel • Automotive Service Technician to find Technology AAS employment, LSC offers program options in both AAS Degree, • Automotive Service Technician most have full- Industrial Diesel Technology and Automotive or certification Certificate I time positions Technology. in Industrial • Automotive Service Technician waiting upon Diesel Certificate II program completion.” Technology for work as a diesel Large industrial diesel engines mechanic or technician. LSC • Automotive Technician are used to power machines such as also offers an Automotive Service • General Automotive Service trains, large ships, electrical power Technician program. Technician Certificate generators, oilfield equipment and Visit LoneStar.edu/Energy- • Professional Truck Driver heavy construction equipment. Manufacturing-Skilled-Trades The LSC Industrial Diesel to learn more about how Lone Star Vist LoneStar.edu/programs- Technology program has been College can get you on the road to workforce for more information. designed by experts in the field and a new and exciting career.

12 | 2018 CareerFocus to train on an actual oil rig,” said Linda Leto- Head, LSC associate vice chancellor, Workforce FUEL UP Education and Corporate Partnerships. “Students are able to really understand what YOUR CAREER will be required of them and we are very excited to be able to offer this type of training 2018 is shaping up to an exciting time for the Oil for them.” & Gas industry. According to a survey conducted by LSC was the first college in the nation to be Rigzone, a leading online resource for oil and gas accredited by the International Association of Drilling industry news, 47 percent of respondents believe the Contractors Gateway program. Completing this upstream sector will offer the most opportunities this course confirms that students met basic requirements year. defined by safety and training professionals in the Long known as a leader in preparing Oil & Gas drilling industry. workers, Lone Star College continues to offer exciting LSC also has the Chancellor’s Global Energy programs to get you trained and hired. From basic and Manufacturing Advisory Council. This council principles to developing work skills, LSC has the meets regularly with company officials from TechNIP, resources, knowledge and experience you’re looking for. Daikin Goodman and Baker Hughes to ensure LSC “Our focus is just not in the classroom, but offering students possess the skills employers are looking for. real world, hands-on learning thanks to an exclusive Visit LoneStar.edu/CorporateCollege to agreement with Baker Hughes that allows our students learn more.

Registered Nurses 19,275

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing (Except Technical and Scientific Products) 12,457

Retail Salepersons 9,713

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 9,576

Software Developers, Applications 7,999

First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 6,597

Customer Service Representatives 6,253

Managers, All Other 5,271

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (Except Legal, Medical and Executive) 4,909

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 4,699

Accountants 4,632 * Burning Glass Technologies data, January– Sales Managers 4,421 December 2017, Houston area

Lone Star College | LoneStar.edu | 13 BUSINESS DEGREES: The Flexible Career Choice

A re you interested in positioning yourself for a better entry-level opportunity, getting your bachelor’s degree in business, or perhaps vying for a promotion in your current job? Lone Star College’s business programs can prepare you for a rewarding career in fields ranging from accounting and business management to marketing, office information systems and or small business entrepreneurship. At LSC you have the option of immediately applying what you learn in the workplace and/ or transferring to another college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree. The world of business There’s a niche for practically everyone, so it’s up to you to decide which business career fits you best. If you think you might like to work for yourself, consider entrepreneurship or ac- counting. If your goal is to work for a large corporation, consider human resources, banking or management. Business and you Consider your personality and temperament, and then research which business degree track fits you. LSC’s career services office has many career exploration tools to help you with this. Analytical and outgoing? Try marketing. Analytical and introverted? Maybe accounting is for you. Got a great idea and a lot of nerve? You’re the perfect entrepreneur. Calm and methodical? Perhaps you belong in human resources. LSC’s business program emphasizes strong academic rigor, leadership, critical thinking, and the applied business skills needed on the job. Students interested in transferring on for a bachelor’s degree are accepted into a variety of four-year institutions, including University of Houston, Sam Houston State University, Texas A&M University, University of Texas, Texas State University, Stephen F. Austin State University and University of Houston-Downtown. In addition, LSC offers certificate programs that provide entry-level job skills in selected fields and grant credit that can be applied toward a related LSC associate degree.

MEDIAN WAGE JOB GROWTH RATE JOB OPENINGS $70,000+ more than 32.1% 310

* Wage data based on annual salary for Business Administration, AAS: Marketing Specialization from Texas Workforce Commission, 2016. Employment projections based on Gulf Coast area, from Texas Workforce Commission’s LMCI Division, US DOL, 2014-2024. Business Program Options at LSC - Accounting - Accounting for small business - Business - Construction management - Cosmetology management - Human resources - Logistics management - Marketing and applied management - Office information systems - Small business for entrepreneurs

Lone Star College | LoneStar.edu | 15 MEDIAN SALARIES & JOB GROWTH PROJECTIONS Get Your Head in the WORKFORCE EDUCATION | CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (AS OF 11.6.17)

Job Credit Workforce Median Job CLOUD Growth Certificate Programs Wage Openings Rate ARTS, HUMANITIES, COMMUNICATION & DESIGN

Game Design & Simulation Game Design & Simulation Designer (Artist) Specialization, AAS $85,204 18.2% 80 Game Design & Simulation Designer (Artist) Certificate Level ll Game Design & Simulation Developer (Programming) Specialization, AAS $104,502 23.2% 435 Game Design & Simulation Developer (Programming) The percentage of households with computers Certificate Level ll and internet use continues to grow. Today, 71 Live Entertainment Technology percent of Texas households have broadband Live Entertainment Technology, AAS internet access. From online shopping, to Live Entertainment Technology Certificate Level II $40,581 23.4% 55 booking travel trips and connecting with friends Live Entertainment Technology Certificate Level I on social media, computer technology and the Video Production for Live Entertainment Technology, AAS internet has become a huge part of our lives. Video Production for Live Entertainment Technology Certificate Level II $50,015 16.7% 10 According the United States Bureau of Video Production for Live Entertainment Technology Labor Statistics, Employment of computer Certificate Level I and information technology occupations is Visual Communication projected to grow 13 percent from 2016 Visual Communication AAS: 3D Animation Track $ 6 7, 3 8 6 18.3% 20 to 2026, faster than the average for all 3D Animation Certificate Level ll occupations. Demand for these workers Visual Communication AAS: Graphic Design Track $44,827 20.1% 165 will stem from greater emphasis on cloud Graphic Design Certificate Level ll computing, the collection and storage of Visual Communication AAS: Multimedia Track $ 6 7, 3 8 6 18.3% 20 big data, and information security. Multimedia Designer Certificate Level ll LSC can train you for an exciting and Visual Communication AAS: Video and Post Production Track $ 4 7, 3 91 33.3% 15 rewarding career in computer technology. Video and Post Production Certificate Level ll From fast track training for an entry-level Digital Photography Enhanced Skills Certificate $27,886 ------employment opportunity in drafting and design Motion Graphics Certificate Level ll $ 6 7, 3 8 6 18.3% 20 to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Web degree in cybersecurity, there is sure to be a Visual Communication AAS: Web Design Track program that’s right for you. Web Design Certificate Level ll $ 6 7, 9 0 6 35.8% 110 Are you a gamer? You could earn an AAS *Web Designer Certificate in Game Design and Simulation that will take *Web Developer Certificate you through the game design process from BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES concept to completion. Accounting LSC-Westway Park Technology Center, Accounting, AAS $38,205 3.6% 435 an approximately 130,000-square-foot, Accounting Certificate Level l three-story office building off Beltway 8, is Accounting Advanced Technical Certificate in Professional Accounting $71,475 21.6% 1,920 scheduled to open in Fall 2018 and will *Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper Certificate $38,205 3.6% 435 support multiple programs within Computer *Payroll Assistant Certificate $40,483 8.6% 130 Information Technology (CIT) department, such *Payroll Professional Certificate as CISCO Networking Academy, Computer Administrative Services Programming, Cybersecurity and Forensics. Administrative Services, AAS: Administrative $32,397 16.6% 1,250 Visit LoneStar.edu/Computer- Administrative Support Certificate Level ll: Administrative Specialty Technology-Visual-Communication to Administrative Services, AAS: Medical $30,853 35.1% 1,015 learn more on breaking through the firewall to Administrative Support Certificate Level ll: Medical Specialty a new career. Administrative Services, AAS: Office Applications Administrative Support Certificate Level ll: Office Applications Specialty $31,433 16.8% 3,205 Business Operations Assistant Certificate Level l Business Administration Business Administration, AAS: Business Management Specialization Business Administration Certificate Level II: Business Management $ 5 7, 6 2 4 21.0% 1,025 Specialization Business Operations Certificate Level I $31,433 16.8% 3,205

*Fast-track non-credit program. LSC-Westway Park Technology Center, opening in Fall 2018.

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Job Credit Workforce Median Job Growth Certificate Programs Wage Openings Rate Business Administration, AAS: Human Resource Specialization Business Administration Certificate Level II: Human Resource $58,943 18.0% 520 Specialization Business Operations Certificate Level I $31,433 16.8% 3,205 Lone Star Business Administration, AAS: Marketing Specialization $70,338 32.1% 310 Business Administration Certificate Level II: Marketing Specialization Corporate College Business Operations Certificate Level I $31,433 16.8% 3,205 partners with global corporations to *Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate Data is not available due to program training towards an industry certification provide customized training, open *Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate and not a specified job title. enrollment courses and professional *Management Certificate Data is not available for supervisor/ management in general, but is available seminars. We focus on the oil & gas, *Project Management Certification by subject matter for several management & first line supervisor occupations. computer technology and advanced Paralegal Studies manufacturing sectors, but can Paralegal Studies, AAS also provide training for healthcare $50,547 2 7. 4 % 280 Paralegal Studies Advanced Technical Certificate organizations and information COMPUTER/DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY technology for any industry. Computer Programming Computer Programming Specialist, AAS Computer Programming Specialist Certificate Level ll Lone Star Corporate College is Computer Programmer Certificate Level l $79,894 2.2% 110 committed to building tomorrow’s C++ Programming Enhanced Skills Certificate workforce by analyzing goals and Visual Basic Enhanced Skills Certificate developing training to advance a Cybersecurity business’s most important asset: human Cybersecurity, AAS $91,923 26.4% 60 capital. Geographic Information Systems Geographic Information Systems, AAS Geographic Information Systems Analyst Certificate Level ll LoneStar.edu/CorporateCollege $58,925 ------Geographic Information Systems Technician Certificate Level l Geographic Information Systems Occupational Skills Award Integrated Technology Customized Technical Training Converged Technology Advanced Technical Certificate $82,595 17. 2 % 260 Network & Computer System Administrator, AAS Network & Computer Administrator Advanced Certificate Level ll $68,024 18.8% 110 Professional Development & Network & Computer System Administrator Basic Certificate Level I $82,595 17. 2 % 260 Certification Prep Mobile/Web Application Development Mobile/Web Application Development, AAS $104,502 23.2% 435 Networking: Cisco & Microsoft Employer Services & Computer Networking Specialization - Cisco, AAS Conference Centers Cisco Network Administrator Certificate Level ll $82,595 17. 2 % 260 Cisco Network Analyst Certificate Level I Corporate & Community Computer Networking Microsoft, AAS Partnerships Network and System Support Certificate Level l $68,024 18.8% 100 *(CISCO) Network Administrator Certificate $82,595 17. 2 % 260 ENERGY, MANUFACTURING & CONSTRUCTION

Automotive Technology Automotive Service Technician, AAS Automotive Service Technician Certificate Level ll Automotive Service Technician Certificate Level l $38,452 20.6% 610 *Automotive Technician Certificate *General Automotive Service Tech Certificate *Department of Transportation CDL, Professional Truck Driving $39,230 23.0% 1,695 Construction Supervision Construction Supervision, AAS $62,814 19.6% 630 Construction Supervision Certificate Levelll Business Operations Certificate Level I $31,433 16.8% 3,205

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Job Credit Workforce Median Job Growth Certificate Programs Wage Openings Rate Construction Trades *Carpentry NCCER Certificate $35,920 23.6% 520 *Concrete Finishing NCCER Certificate $32,728 30.7% 215 *Electrical NCCER Certificate $40,018 30.8% 850 *Framing NCCER Certificate $35,920 23.6% 520 *HVAC NCCER Certificate 285 *Heavy Equipment Operator NCCER Certificate $ 3 7, 5 5 6 22.7% 410 *Ironworking NCCER Certificate $39,094 25.1% 110 *Masonry NCCER Certificate $44,009 36.9% 85 *Pipefitting NCCER Certificate $44,936 28.2% 560 *Plumbing Basics NCCER Certificate $44,936 28.2% 560 Leave a Legacy. *Scaffolding NCCER Certificate $35,920 23.6% 520 *Sheet Metal NCCER Certificate $ 3 7, 419 28.8% 165 TEACH. *Welding NCCER Certificate $41,354 15.1% 825 Electrical Technology Help Us Train the Next Generation of Workforce Electrical Technology, AAS Electrical Technology Certificate Level ll $44,018 30.8% 850 Electrical Technology Certificate Level l Why Teach Now? $32,234 38.5% 100 Electrical Technology Occupational Skills Certificate Now is the time to share your knowledge and Energy & Manufacturing Technology experience as an instructor at Lone Star College. Mechatronics Technician, AAS $61,676 7. 4 % 25 Instructors are needed for a variety of technical Mechatronics Technician Certificate Level ll areas that specifically focus on the development Industrial Diesel Technology, AAS and growth of a much needed workforce. Industrial Diesel Technology Certificate Level II $44,572 28.6% 310 Industrial Diesel Technology Certificate Level I Our instructors use their industry experiences Petroleum Field Service Technician, AAS and hands-on training in the classroom. You Petroleum Field Service Technician Certificate Level ll $61,994 15.9% 105 have the opportunity to serve as an instructor Field Service Technician Certificate Level l that will change the life of our students. Petroleum Data Technology, AAS $62,545 -3.0% 125 Petroleum Data Technology Certificate Level l Connect With Us! Process Technology, AAS $69,208 18.7% 185 Process Technology Certificate Level ll $64,654 16.9% 360 *Field Service Technician Certificate $61,994 15.9% 105 facebook.com/LoneStarCollege *Industrial Maintenance Assistant Certificate $53,494 11.8% 75 *Pre-Apprentice Mechatronics $61,676 7. 4 % 25 twitter.com/LoneStarCollege Engineering Design Technology Architectural Engineering Technology, AAS $44,201 20.1% 125 linkedin.com/company/lone-star-college Computer-Aided Design Operator/Drafting Certificate Level l, $50,175 14.1% 120 Architectural, Civil/Structural Discipline Mechanical Engineering Technology, AAS $ 5 7,118 15.2% 110 LoneStar.edu/LSC-Jobs Computer-Aided Design Operator/Drafting Certificate Level l, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Product Design Discipline $57,092 4.6% 35 *Full-time and part-time teaching opportunities are available. Class times and durations vary. *AutoCAD Draftsman Certificate Lone Star College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. *SolidWorks Designer Certificate $50,175 14.1% 120 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) & Refrigeration HVAC & Refrigeration, AAS HVAC & Refrigeration Commercial Servicing Certificate Level l HVAC & Refrigeration Residential Servicing Certificate Level l $41,816 33.4% 285 HVAC Occupational Entry Certificate Level l *HVAC NCCER Certificate *HVAC Occupational Entry Certificate Industrial Electronics Industrial Electronics Technology, AAS $60,392 14.8% 210 *Electrical NCCER Certificate $40,018 30.8% 850

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Job Credit Workforce Median Job Growth Certificate Programs Wage Openings Rate Land Surveying & Mapping Technology Land Surveying and Mapping Technology, AAS $40,465 0.3% 35 Land Surveyor Certificate Level l Logistics Management Logistics Management, AAS $89,049 20.5% 115 First Line Logistics Leader Certificate Level l $24,860 22.4% 2,350 Machining Technology aDEGREE of SUCCESS Machining Technology, AAS $42,214 0.7% 405 LSC ALUMNI PROFILE Computer Numeric Control/Programmer ll Certificate Level ll $39,251 9.0% 205 Computer Numeric Control/Programmer I Certificate Level l MICHELLE GARDNER knew she needed to up- Machinist l Certificate Level l $42,214 0.7% 405 date her skills after being laid off. That’s when a *Machinist Certificate friend – who just completed the inspection tech- *Machine Tool (CNC) Operator Certificate $39,251 9.0% 205 nology program at Lone Star College – suggested *Machining Master Certificate $42,214 0.7% 405 Michelle look in to it. Oil & Gas Drilling “I decided I needed to finish,” said Gardner *IADC Gateway Floor-Hand Roustabout Certificate $35,375 -14.9% 165 who earned her Inspection Technol- Welding & Inspection ogy AAS degree and Pipefitting cer- Inspection Technology Specialization, AAS $ 3 7, 6 8 2 8.1% 595 tification simultaneously while study- Inspection Certificate Level l ing at LSC-North Harris. Pipefitting, AAS $44,936 28.2% 560 “I wanted training that lets me Pipefitting Certificate Level l go out into the world and apply the Welding Technology Specialization, AAS knowledge,” Gardner said. Gas Metal Arc Welding Certificate Level l The Inspection Technology AAS program Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certificate Level l trains students to become certified welding and Layout & Fabrication Welding Certificate Level I $41,354 15.1% 825 quality control inspectors. Inspection technicians Pipe Welding Certificate Level l work as welding specialists in the fabrication, Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certificate Level l construction and manufacturing industries. They *Gas Tungsten Welder (GTAW) Certificate are also exposed to basic metallurgy and inspec- *Pipefitting NCCER Certificate $44,936 28.2% 560 tion procedures. *Pipe Welder Certificate The Pipefitting Fast-Track certification program *AWS Welder Master Certificate $41,354 15.1% 825 was developed in conjunction with the National *Welder (SMAW & GMAW) Certificate Center for Construction Education and Research *Welding NCCER Certificate (NCCER). The NCCER is the training, assessment, ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS & SCIENCES certification and career development standard Biotechnology for the construction and maintenance craft pro- Biotechnology, AAS $42,924 22.3% 75 fessional. Biotechnology Laboratory Technician Advanced Technical Certificate “These credentials are tracked through NC- HEALTH SCIENCES CER’s Registry System that allows organizations Dental Hygiene and companies to track the qualifications of their Dental Hygiene, AAS $73,499 2 7. 4 % 115 craft professionals and/or check the qualifications *Dental Assistant Certificate $34,835 2 7. 7 % 345 of possible new hires,” said Linda Leto-Head, LSC Diagnostic Medical Sonography associate vice chancellor, Workforce Education Diagnostic Medical Sonography, AAS and Corporate Partnerships. Sonography Non-Invasive Vascular Technology Advanced $69,915 4 7. 2 % 85 Technical Certificate Gardner said the hands-on training played a Echocardiography, AAS key role in her instruction. “It might sound hard or Electrocardiography challenging, but this is something you can do.” *Electrocardiography Monitor Technician Certificate Pipefitters are employed in the maintenance $52,101 45.5% 100 *Electrocardiography Technician Certificate departments of power stations, refineries, off- Emergency Medical Services Professionals shore installations, factories and other companies Emergency Medical Services Professions, AAS by pipefitting contractors. Emergency Medical Services Professions Paramedic Certificate “I hope I can inspire someone to come to Lone Level l $34,087 33.8% 200 Star College,” said Gardner. “I was thankful for Emergency Medical Services Professions Intermediate Certificate Level l Lone Star College and hope to keep moving for- *Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate ward to one day becoming an engineer.”

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Job Credit Workforce Median Job Growth Certificate Programs Wage Openings Rate Health Information Technology Health Information Technology, AAS $35,918 31.8% 215 Coding Certificate Level ll Medical Assisting Medical Assisting Certificate Level l $29,594 39.0% 845 Medical Radiologic Technology Medical Radiologic Technology, AAS Magnetic Resonance Imaging Advanced Technical Certificate $55,501 2 7. 0 % 180 DEGREE SUCCESS Computed Tomography Advanced Technical Certificate a of Medication Aide LSC ALUMNI PROFILE *Medication Aide Certificate $23,939 34.7% 1,075 Nursing GRACIELA LOVE is an individual who loves to Nursing Specialization, AAS (Block Curriculum) help people and followed her dream to becoming $68,682 33.6% 2,655 Nursing Specialization, AAS (Integrated Curriculum) a nurse. Nursing Assistant Certificate Level l (Integrated Curriculum) $23,939 34.7% 1,075 “Working as a nurse allows me the opportunity Transition to Professional Nursing For Articulating Students, AAS to care for clients in a professional but $68,682 33.6% 2,655 (Integrated Curriculum) compassionate manner,” said Love, Vocational Nursing ADN to VN Certificate Level ll who is currently employed at South- $45,182 32.7% 815 Vocational Nursing Certificate Level ll west Asthma & Allergy Associates. * Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate $29,594 39.0% 845 Always in high demand, licensed *Nurse Aide (CNA) Certificate vocational nurses (LVN) are respon- $23,939 34.7% 1,075 *Patient Care Technician Certificate sible for rendering basic nursing care under the Occupational Therapy direction of a physician or registered nurse. Once Occupational Therapy Assistant, AAS $72,538 38.2% 25 a student completes the program, they are eligi- Pharmacy Technology ble for licensing as an LVN and are able to pur- Pharmacy Management, AAS sue careers at hospitals, long-term facilities and $32,736 26.8% 310 Pharmacy Technology Certificate Level ll other health care facilities. Phlebotomy As the baby boomer population ages, the *Phlebotomist Certificate $30,583 36.4% 110 need for health care services is expected to in- Physical Therapy crease. The U.S. Dept. of Labor projects a 27 Physical Therapist Assistant, AAS $70,190 41.8% 65 percent increase in the in number of Licensed Respiratory Care Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Texas Respiratory Care Therapist, AAS $ 5 7, 4 2 0 31.8% 130 from 2014 to 2024. Surgical Technology Lone Star College is prepared to meet that de- Surgical Technology, AAS $45,033 32.9% 110 mand by offering a one year LVN program that *Sterile Processing Technician Practicum Track Certificate $3 0,118 28.8% 35 can get you entered into the workforce quickly. *Sterile Processing Technician Non-Practicum Track Certificate LSC is an open-enrollment institution with most Veterinary Technology students being accepted once they have complet- Veterinary Technology, AAS $28,836 34.1% 75 ed the admissions process. LSC is affordable and Veterinary Assistant Certificate Level l $22,900 21.0% 40 close to home, making it the perfect choice for PUBLIC SAFETY & HUMAN/CONSUMER SERVICES those interested in joining the health care industry. Cosmetology “I choose Lone Star College-Kingwood because Cosmetology, AAS $21,515 24.7% 550 it was close to home and had excellent resources Cosmetology Operator Certificate Level l available,” said Love. “The experience was real.” Cosmetology Facial, AAS $26,425 26.8% 45 LSC has state of the art simulation equipment Facial Specialist Certificate and laboratories along with supportive faculty Cosmetology Instructor, AAS $48,545 13.1% 105 and staff ready to help you build a strong foun- Cosmetology Instructor Certificate Level l dation and succeed. The program includes hands

*Fast-track non-credit program. on laboratory work, classroom and clinical facil- ity rotations. Love encourages people interested in joining this profession to go for it. “Upon entering for the first time it may seem overwhelming but do not be afraid to ask anyone for help in guiding you along the way. They are sufficiently equipped to handle all your questions, or getting you to some- one who can,” said Love. 20 | 2018 CareerFocus MEDIAN SALARIES & JOB GROWTH PROJECTIONS WORKFORCE EDUCATION | CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (AS OF 11.6.17)

Job Credit Workforce Median Job Growth Certificate Programs Wage Openings Rate FIRE SCIENCE Fire Science Technology Fire Science Technology, AAS $50,148 16.8% 300 The associate of applied science Basic Structural Firefighter Certificate Level l degree in fire science technology Hospitality *Floral Designer Certificate $24,018 5.6% 20 is designed to enhance firefighters’ *Wedding Planner Certificate $ 4 7, 4 5 8 23.8% 65 knowledge base and help students Human Services obtain advancement opportunities Human Services, AAS: General Human Services Concentration $32,445 23.1% 110 in the fire service field. The pro- Human Services Certificate Level l gram is also designed to provide Human Services, AAS: Substance Abuse Counseling Concentration $ 3 7, 0 2 4 33.0% 55 opportunities for job advancement Basic Chemical Dependency Counselor Certificate Level l Interpreter Training Technology for currently employed firefighters. Interpreter Training Technology, AAS $48,567 46.2% 115 ASL Communications Skills Certificate Level l FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AAS Line Cook Available at LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood, *Line Cook Certificate $23,006 50.8% 1,590 and LSC-Montgomery Massage Therapy LoneStar.edu/Fire-Science-AAS Massage Therapy Certificate Level l $34,840 34.4% 120 Personal Trainer *Personal Trainer Certificate $42,116 23.4% 175 SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES & EDUCATION The structural firefighting certificate Education is for students wanting to pursue en- *Substitute Teacher Data is not available for teaching try-level opportunities as firefight- *Texas Teacher Certification: Clinical Teaching Track in general, but instead is available by grade level or subject. ers. Interested students should con- *Texas Teacher Certification: Internship Track INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION & EXAM PREP tact fire science technology faculty *A+ Certification $49,104 22.0% 470 for information regarding applica- *American Payroll Association Payroll Professional $40,483 8.6% 130 tion and admission to the program. *AWS Welding Inspector Exam Prep Certificate $ 3 7, 6 8 2 8.1% 595 *Cisco CCNA $82,595 17. 2 % 260 BASIC STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTER *Cisco CCNP $111,635 21.6% 70 *Comptia A+ Data is not available due to program CERTIFICATE training towards an industry certification Available at LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood, *Comptia Network+ and not a specific job title. and LSC-Montgomery *Electrician - Journeyman: Exam Review Certificate $44,018 30.8% 850 *Electrician - Master: Exam Review Certificate LoneStar.edu/Fire-Science-Certificate Data is not available as this does not train *GED (General Education Development) Certification to a specific occupation. *IADC RigPass Data is not available due to program training towards an industry certification *IADC WellSharp and not a specific job title. *National Career Readiness (NCR) Data is not available due to program training towards an industry certification *National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) and not a specific job title. *Oracle DBA Certification $83,071 23.2% 140 Data is not available due to program LSC *OSHA 10 and 30 training towards an industry certification and not a specific job title. Data is not available for supervisor/ management in general, but instead *Project Management Certification it is available by subject matter for several management & first line supervisor occupations. Data is not available due to program *Texas Society of CPAs training towards an industry certification and not a specific job title. *TxDPS - Commercial Drivers License (CDL) $39,230 23.0% 1,695 *Wedding Planner Certification $ 4 7, 4 5 8 23.8% 65 Data is not available due to program *WorkKeys training towards an industry certification and not a specific job title.

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