How Community Colleges Are Powering the Future Workforce | Andrew Johnson, Lone Star College
In this episode, Justin McKenzie sits down with Dr. Andrew Johnson III, Workforce Powerhouse and leader at Lone Star College, to explore how community colleges are reshaping talent pipelines, partnering with global employers like Apple, Foxconn, SpaceX, SLB, and Daikin, and creating life-changing opportunities for Texans of all ages.
Dr. Johnson shares insights into:
• Why community college is not a second choice
• Texas’ urgent skilled-trades workforce gap
• How employers should be using community colleges as their talent strategy
• The affordability advantage
• Lone Star College's upcoming lights-out manufacturing line
• Dual-credit programs that help students graduate high school with college credits
• Scholarships, technical pathways, and career-ready training for Texans 16–60+
Whether you're an employer, educator, policymaker, or parent — this episode shows how community colleges are preparing the workforce that will power Texas for decades.
