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FAQ: Partnering with Lone Star College for Workforce Development
Lone Star College’s Andrew Johnson III joins The Building Texas Show to urge Texas employers to partner with their local community college. With 95,000 students, advanced workforce programs, and affordable training, Lone Star offers a powerful talent pipeline and competitive advantage for industry.
TL;DR
Lone Star College offers Texas employers a competitive advantage by providing direct access to 95,000 trained students at lower costs than staffing agencies.
Lone Star College's workforce model operates through customized training, continuing education, and credit-based pathways aligned with regional employer demand.
Lone Star College strengthens Texas communities by creating affordable pathways to high-paying careers while supporting local economic growth and workforce development.
Lone Star College is launching a fully autonomous manufacturing line by 2027, giving students hands-on experience with future-ready production systems.
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Texas employers should partner with their local community college to access affordable training and a ready talent pipeline of 95,000 students, which provides a competitive advantage over expensive staffing agencies.
Community colleges offer affordable workforce training solutions while staffing agencies charge 35% above wage for talent searches, making college partnerships a cost-effective way to build talent pipelines during Texas's manufacturing boom.
The college's workforce model is built around three pillars: Customized Training for targeted skill development, Continuing Education for flexible upskilling, and Credit-Based Workforce Pathways for long-term career mobility.
Programs cover advanced manufacturing, machining, welding, fiber/telecom, AI applications, energy sector trades, and more, all aligned directly with regional employer demand.
Large employers including Foxconn, Apple, SpaceX, SLB (formerly Schlumberger), and Daikin have visited the college, toured its advanced facilities, and begun hiring directly from its programs.
While for-profit technical schools often leave graduates with high five-figure debt, Lone Star graduates typically spend around $7,000 total and still enter high-paying careers with strong employer demand.
The college is preparing to launch a fully autonomous 'lights-out' manufacturing line by 2027, designed to give students hands-on experience with future-ready production systems.
Through dual-credit programs with local ISDs, students can graduate high school with up to 60 college hours at no cost, accelerating their workforce readiness and reducing training time for employers.
Watch the full episode: The Building Texas Show - Featuring Lone Star College, Andrew Johnson III
Visit Lone Star College's website for more information about their programs and partnership opportunities.
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