TOMBALL (August 21, 2026) – Lone Star College-Magnolia Center celebrated its first cohort of students completing the HVAC Occupational Certificate program, preparing them for careers in a high-demand field across the growing region.
For most, this is the first step in their HVAC career pathway. In the fall, they will return to LSC-Magnolia Center to pursue the Residential HVAC Certificate and continue building their technical and hands-on skills.
“As our community grows, so does the demand for a skilled workforce,” said Mark Peacock, LSC-Magnolia Center Executive Director. “The HVAC program gives students a direct pathway to good careers while helping meet the workforce needs of employers throughout our region. That connection between students, careers, and community is central to what we are building at LSC-Magnolia Center.”
Ahmed Gaber, LSC-Magnolia Center HVAC Director, led the development of the LSC-Magnolia Center HVAC program and the students' classroom and hands-on learning experiences.
“I’m incredibly proud of our students and what they have accomplished,” Gaber said. “They have worked hard, developed valuable skills, and taken an important first step toward their HVAC careers. It’s exciting to see our first cohort reach this important milestone.”
More information about LSC-Magnolia Center can be found at Lonestar.edu/MagnoliaCenter.
Lone Star College-Tomball is located at 30555 Tomball Parkway in Tomball between Zion Road and Baker Road. For more information about the college, call 281.351.3300 or visit LoneStar.edu/Tomball.
Lone Star College System enrolls over 90,000 students each semester, providing high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education. LSCS is training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success. Mario K. Castillo, J.D., serves as Chancellor of LSCS, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area, and has been named a 2025 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education. LSCS consists of eight colleges, six centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence, and Lone Star Corporate College. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.
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