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1 Volume 1-Issue Message from the Chancellor Greetings! Central Louisiana Technical Community College has achieved several milestones and implemented a number of initiatives to propel the college into a new and positive direction benefiting our student population, the community, and industry. The new programs and services will keep CLTCC at the forefront and a recognized leader in postsecondary education as we pursue responsive, innovative educational and business partnership strategies. As we align our strategic goals to the vision and mission of the college, the Workforce Development and Enterprise Services Division is leading the charge in providing workforce education and training in Central Louisiana. The Manufacturing Center of Excellence will be a major contributing factor in training students to meet the emerging needs of employers. Rodney Ellis, Ed.D. Chancellor The Workforce Development Team is committed to determining the workforce needs of employers in the region and addressing those needs specifically by developing customized training programs. I invite you to visit our website at to learn more about CLTCC and the Workforce Development Office. Employer News RoyOMartin Apprenticeship Training Program and CLTCC RoyOMartin began a customized maintenance-apprenticeship training program for future industrial millwrights and electricians. The program spans 13 months and is comprised of both classroom and supervised, on-the-job learning focusing on the Operational Risk Management and developing technical skills. Training is partially funded for 12 months by an Incumbent Worker Training Program grant, received with the assistance of the Central Louisiana Technical Community College (CLTCC). The grant will help offset the costs of instructors and course materials. Read full article...

population, the community, and industry.

2 Volume 1-Issue 1 CLTCC Workforce Development Office Providing Quality Business and Industry Training Programs CLTCC offers customized training and other opportunities for businesses and community organizations. Our training programs prepare participants with job skills necessary for success in today s job market as well as addressing specific employer needs. Our programs offer the latest technology, hands-on skills, manufacturing, customer service, computer training, and personal development to Courses that vary in length according to the complexity of skills and your needs as an employer; On-site or off-site training; Technical training such as Certification for Manufacturing (C4M), American Welding Society (AWS) Welding Sense; Electrical, millwright, pipefitting, maritime pipefitting; Hydraulics and pneumatics; There are professional development training for supervisors and managers as well as computer training ranging from basic to advanced applications along with certification/licensing programs. Contact the Workforce Development Team at workforcedevelopment@cltcc.edu to learn more.

Our programs offer the latest technology, hands-on skills, manufacturing, customer service, computer training, and personal development to Courses that vary in length according to the complexity of

3 CLTCC Training Partnership Activities Welding Training at Alexandria and Oakdale sites -120 hour general welding classes have been held at the Alexandria campus with upcoming Intermediate Welding Classes scheduled for June 16th at Alexandria campus. Upcoming Welding Classes General Welding Class July 7th and September 22 (Alexandria Campus) Intermediate Welding Class June 16th and September 1st (Alexandria Campus) Millwright/Mechanical Training Programs Universal Plant Services opened a new location in Jena, LA and have partnered with CLTCC to provide Millwright Apprentice/ Mechanical Training. UPS training includes first aid certification, OSHA certification (30 hour), millwright fundatmentals, mechanical components, and mechanical systems maintenance. Lamar Salter Training Center CLTCC is developing the following programs: - NCCER Core, - Electrical, - Millwright - Pipefitting, - Maritime Pipefitting, and - American Welding Society Welding Sense Level One Training

Upcoming Welding Classes General Welding Class July 7th and September 22 (Alexandria Campus) Intermediate Welding Class June 16th and September 1st (Alexandria Campus) Millwright/Mechanical Training

4 Student Success Story CLTCC Student Working at Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) Upon completion of CLTCC s 120 General Welding Course, Victor Bosby, was offered a job at UTLX. The student attributed his success to the training as well as his persistence in going the extra mile. Victor stated, I was persistent in the classroom by asking a lot of questions and in my job search. He also stated that, I can t thank Mr. Johnny, the instructor, for being very patient and giving real world examples. CLTCC and the Workforce Development Team fully supports Victor and all students in their professional endeavors.

Victor stated, I was persistent in the classroom by asking a lot of questions and in my job search. He also stated that, I can t thank Mr.

5 Workforce Development and Enterprise Services Team Brenda S. Thompson joined the staff recently as Vice Chancellor of Workforce Development and Enterprise Services to serve as the college s Chief Business, Workforce, Economic and Community Development Officer to provide leadership, strategic direction and management of the Workforce Development and Enterprise Services Division for multi campuses. She received her Master of Art (M.B.A.) in Business Management from Strayer University and Bachelor of Art (B.A.) in Economics from Tougaloo College, She is also a veteran with the United States Army Reserve. Contact Brenda Thompson at brendathompson3@cltcc.edu Marvinette Holly, MPA serves as the Director of Sponsored Programs and Community Development to provide leadership, strategic direction and management for the effective administration of grants, sponsored programs and community education and outreach as well as seeking and developing grant and resource acquisition proposals. She received a Bachelor of Science (B.S) in Accounting from Southern University and A&M College and Master of Arts (M.A.) Degree in Public Policy from Bellevue University. Contact Marvinette Holly at marvinetteholly@cltcc.edu Remus Jones, MA serves as the Workforce Solutions Coordinator to develop corporate partnerships and manage long term customer relationships with business, industry, and government. He has a Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministries from Louisiana College and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Northwestern State University. Contact Remus Jones at remusjones@cltcc.edu. Geoffrey Dean, Ph.D. joined the staff recently as the Project Coordinator for the Manufacturing Center of Excellence under development through the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) grant program. He came from Seattle, Washington where he was a university engineering and technology educator and entrepreneur in the transportation and logistics industry. He received a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia and a Master of Science (M.S.) from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. Contact Dr. Dean at geoffreydean@cltcc.edu. Contact Brenda S. Thompson, Workforce Editor, at workforcedevelopment@cltcc.edu with feedback.

to provide leadership, strategic direction and management of the Workforce Development and Enterprise Services Division for multi campuses. She received her Master of Ar

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