Our chamber members share common interests in preserving and improving the quality of life for our area; in assuring that our schools and educators receive the support they deserve in order the give our youth the best possible head-start in life; and in assuring a skilled and highly trained labor pool for the millennium.
Career Development Opportunities
A variety of opportunities are available for professional and workforce development through several institutions in the area. The following is a list of some of the training and development that is available:
Computer information
Computer engineering
Electronics
Engineering design graphics
Machining
Interpreter training programs
CNC, CAD, industrial maintenance and basic electronics
Nursing, diagnostic medical sonography, medical assisting and medical radiology. paramedics, firefighters and emergency medical technicians
Logistics management, geographic information systems, visual communications, visual arts
Education
Public school education in the Cypress Fairbanks area is outstanding, and primarily provided by the Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District. The district has established a strong academic and sports competition reputation in Texas. It educates the second largest student population in Harris County.
Higher learning has become an integral part of the Cy-Fair community, with convenient access available to many four-year college institutions and exceptional choices for professional development and technical training.
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
The Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District encompasses 186 square miles in northwest Harris County, CFISD is Texas’s third-largest school district and largest suburban district – serving nearly 118,000 students at 96 schools. CFISD’s vision is to Create a thriving educational community where each student’s full potential is cultivated, realized, and celebrated to ensure lifelong success.
To learn more about CFISD visit www.cfisd.net or call the Instructional Support Center at (281) 897-4000.
Houston Community College HCC – Katy Campus
The HCC – Katy campus offers transferable core classes days, evenings and Saturdays. The state-of-the-art classrooms and labs provide a project-based focus in an innovative learning ecosystem including courses in Art + Design, Engineering, Music, and Studio Art. Katy is home to the Warren Bernard Itz Horticulture, Agriculture, and Environmental Studies program. It also offers workforce training in Cyber Security, Digital Information Systems, and Logistics & Supply Chain Management. Visit hccs.edu for more information.
Lone Star College-CyFair
Lone Star College-CyFair serves nearly 16,000 students and remains focused on offering responsive workforce and transfer programs to enhance both economic development and quality of life in Cy-Fair. The college provides a wide range of academic choices, workforce certificates and associate degrees as well as university transfer and variety continuing education activities for a lifetime of learning. In addition, the Small Business Development Center offers free business management and consulting services and a variety of low-cost workshops and seminars. Visit lonestarcollege.edu/cyfair for more information.
Lone Star College-Cypress Center
Located at Clay Road at Fry less than three miles from the I-10 energy corridor, the Lone Star College-Cypress Center is a full-service, satellite campus, which opened in 2013 and now serves more than 2,000 students. In addition to core academic courses and transitional education courses, the center houses more than 15,000 square feet of workforce space with industrial labs for the workforce programs including: Drafting, Engineering Technology, Machining and Welding. Visit lonestar.edu/cypresscenter for more information.
Lone Star College-Online
Lone Star College-Online offers fully-online degrees and individual online classes – flexible options to help you achieve your goals. Visit lonestar.edu/lsc-online for more information.
Lone Star College-University Park
Lone Star College-University Park is one of the two university centers in the Lone Star College System this campus serves Northwest Harris County with degree programs and courses offered by the University of Houston and the University of Houston-Downtown. The campus includes a conference center, which is used for Lone Star Corporate College training and community meetings; a 900-seat, fully equipped cafeteria; and a fitness center. Visit lonestar.edu/universitypark for more information.
Lone Star College-University Center
at University Park -Through the partnership of LSCS and several four-year universities, the LSC-University Center at University Park offers junior, senior and graduate-level classes, in addition to the two-year programs. Students who enroll with one of the partner universities are able to complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree (or teaching certificate) on site, without traveling to the university campus. Visit lonestar.edu/university-center for more information.
Lone Star College-Westway Park Technology Center
LSC-Westway Park Technology Center is a state-of-the-art training facility with a focus on IT and Visual Communication programs. Our training labs prepare students for the workforce by providing a real-world experience while developing their skills. Our industry-certified faculty, all with field-based expertise, prepare students with Level I, and Level II certificates as well as AAS degrees in various areas of IT and Visual Communication. Visit lonestar.edu/westway-center for more information.
Lone Star Corporate College
Lone Star Corporate College, a division of Lone Star College, partners with national & multinational corporations to provide customized training, industry certifications, and opportunities to recruit graduates. Training is focused on high-demand growth industries such as energy, technology, automated manufacturing, and healthcare. Visit lonestar.edu/corporatecollege for more information.
Prairie View A & M University – Northwest Houston Center Campus
The PVAMU N.W. Houston Center offers degree programs in specific, selected areas. Click here to see the list of degree programs offered. For more information about the PVAMU N.W. Houston Center visit www.pvamu.edu/northwest/.
Private schools in Cypress and Jersey Village are an excellent alternative to public schools. Smaller classes, extended hours, programs for pre-school, and a variety of teaching methods are some of the advantages for students who elect to attend private school. Please visit our Member Directory.