Maverick MVP program opens doors for students

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- The Lone Star College-Montgomery Maverick MVP (Most Valuable Professional) program is a student-centered experience designed to help build meaningful connections, improve confidence and prepare them for future careers.

“Building relationships is critical in today’s work environment,” said Matthew Samford, LSC-Montgomery dean, Student Success & Completion/Retention. “Learning to network with other professionals can lead to industry knowledge and long-term professional growth.”

To help students better understand the importance of networking, the Maverick MVP program offers panel presentations with companies to help students make the important connections needed to be successful.

This semester, Maverick MVP students heard from PrefTech representatives, a local company that designs, builds, migrates and services enterprise security environments across multiple facilities, platforms and technologies, and BubbleUp, a full-service digital agency helping companies with digital marketing, website development and eCommerce fulfillment.

“Through engagement with experienced professionals, our students gained practical insights, developed valuable workplace skills and learned how to navigate their professional journey,” said Samford.

Spring registration is underway, learn more about becoming a LSC-Montgomery Maverick MVP by visiting LoneStar.edu/MaverickMVP.

With 100,000 students and counting, Lone Star College System provides transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be.

Under Chancellor Mario K. Castillo, J.D., the System’s priorities are guided by its strategic plan, which focuses on financial resilience, academic excellence, talent development and bridges to prosperity. Lone Star College System, recognized as a 2026 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by The Chronicle of Higher Education, has eight main campuses and more than 20 locations in the Houston area. Learn more at LoneStar.edu.