Workforce, Military and Trade Resources
Military
LCHS Military Visits Calendar
LCHS Military Recruiters
Army
- Sgt. Pedro Barreto
- pedro.barreto3.mil@army.mil
Army National Guard
- Sgt. Joseline Mauricio
- joseline.castanedamauricio.mil@army.mil
Air Force
- Cortney Davis
- cortney.davis@us.af.mil
Coast Guard
- AJ Washington
- auntay.j.washington@uscg.mil
Marines
- SSgt. Jorge Cambron
- Jorge.Cambron@marines.usmc.mil
Navy
- Ariel Gomez
- ariel.e.gomez2.mil@us.navy.mil
Military Visit Form
Students 17 or older may schedule a visit to a college of their choice.
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Students are allowed to miss four (4) school days to visit a military branch
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Additional days will not be excused.
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Forms are available in the Attendance Office Rm 1100, during all lunch periods, before and after school hours (7:00 to 3:15)
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Student’s and Parent’s signature required on military request form
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Signature of the Military Recruiting Office/Representative is required
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A letter on a military branch letterhead must be submitted with is form immediately upon student's return to school
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We will not clear the absence until all the requirements listed above have been met.
Trade School
Trade Schools FAQ
Q. What is the difference between a trade school and a college?
A: Trade schools provide job-oriented training for specific careers, while colleges focus on academic credentials. However, many colleges offer trade and vocational programs.
Q. What is it like to learn a trade?
A. Vocational training combines classroom with hands-on practice to prepare graduates for careers in areas like healthcare, technology, emergency services, and the skilled trades.
Q. What are examples of vocational jobs?
A. Vocational jobs include medical assistant, radiology technician, mechanic, paralegal, paramedic, and cosmetologist.
Q. How much does it cost?
A. Cost varies by program and school, but in Texas, many community colleges offer vocational programs for under $3,000 per year.
Q. Why do we recommend these options?
A. While there are many reputable vocational training programs across the state, Mrs. Stephens encourages students and families to first investigate some of the public institutions to compare the programs and pricing.
As our local community college, Lone Star offers some of the most affordable training for certifications and vocational programs, but as it does not have an option for housing, I wanted to share two other public schools for trades - Texas State Technical College and Lamar Institute of Technology - which do have options for on-campus meals and housing, for students who cannot or do not want to continue to live at home.