Who We Are
Our mission is to connect Lone Star College students and alumni to high impact workforce opportunities that lead to careers.
Through strategic employer partnerships, industry aligned talent pipelines, and data-informed insights, we bridge education and employment aligning talent, training, and industry demand to strengthen the region's economic future.
Our work focuses on connection, access, and opportunity, linking LSC students and alumni with employers, expanding workforce pipelines, and supporting economic mobility across the communities we serve.
What We Do
The Office of Industry Partnerships & Career Advancement leads system-wide employer engagement and career readiness initiatives that prepare learners for today's and tomorrow's workforce. We:
- Build and sustain strategic industry partnerships
- Expand internships, job opportunities, and experiential learning
- Support workforce alignment through labor-market and economic insights
- Equip students and employers with tools, connections, and resources for success
Our role is simple but powerful: create clear, intentional pathways from education to employment at scale.
Let's Partner
Whether you're an employer looking to build a talent pipeline or a community partner seeking collaboration, we're ready to work with you.
Let's partner to connect talent with opportunity, strengthen the workforce, and support the economic future of our region.
Our Team
Dr. Chantell W. Link
Chief
Industry Partnerships & Career Advancement
Dr. Terry Kidd
Executive Director
Future Economy & Predictive Strategy
Latasha Jones
Director
Community Relations
Kay Fitzsimons
Executive Director
Leadership and Economic Development (LED)