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Students Named to SOWELA’s Spring 2023 Chancellor’s and Deans’ Lists

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

(Lake Charles, Louisiana – May 24, 2023) The following students were named to SOWELA’s Chancellor’s and Deans’ Lists for the Spring 2023 term. Students achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying 12 or more credit hours earned a place on the Chancellor’s List. Students achieveing a grade point average of 3.0-3.49 … Read More

SOWELA Marks 85 Years of Exceptional Graduates, Surpasses Pre-COVID and Hurricane Graduation Numbers

Monday, May 22, 2023

333 Students to Receive Diplomas During June 1st Commencement Ceremony (Lake Charles, Louisiana – May 22, 2023) SOWELA Technical Community College marks its 85th anniversary this year, making the Thursday, June 1, Commencement its 57th ceremony. Commencement starts at 6:30 PM in the Lake Charles Civic Center Coliseum with 333 students eligible to graduate and … Read More

SOWELA Expands Program Offerings in Allen Parish

Friday, April 28, 2023

Industrial Electrical Technology Now Offered at SOWELA Oakdale with Classes Starting in August (Lake Charles, Louisiana – April 28, 2023) Program offerings at the SOWELA Oakdale site are expanding in time for the Fall 2023 semester. For the first time, students can earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Industrial Electrical Technology at the … Read More

SOWELA Hosts Transportation Open House on June 6

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Individuals Interested in Aviation Maintenance or Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Careers are Invited to Explore Academic Offerings and Job Opportunities (Lake Charles, Louisiana – April 25, 2023) SOWELA Technical Community College will host its first-ever Transportation Open House on Tuesday, June 6, from 5:30-7:30 PM at its Main Campus in Lake Charles, LA. Individuals can … Read More

SOWELA’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technology Program Adds Three Vehicles to Training Fleet

Monday, April 17, 2023

The Program Aims to Increase Hands-on Electronics Training with New Scan Tools, Tire Mounting Machine and Alignment Machine (Lake Charles, Louisiana – April 17, 2023) SOWELA Technical Community College recently added three vehicles to its growing training fleet for the Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology program. New cars include an F-150, Jeep Cherokee and Toyota … Read More

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SOWELA Bucks Downward National Trend and Records 9% Year-Over-Year Enrollment Uptick for Spring 2023 Semester

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology, Welding, Surgical Technology and Practical Nursing Programs All Post Strong Gains of 30% or More (Lake Charles, Louisiana – February 15, 2023) SOWELA’s Spring 2023 enrollment bucked a downward national trend and experienced an increase in enrollment of 9% year-over-year. Nationally, according to the latest data from Higher Education Today, … Read More

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SOWELA Announces “Next Start” Initiative for New and Current Students

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Deadline to Take Register for Next Start Is Thursday, March 9, 2023 (Lake Charles, Louisiana – February 2, 2023) SOWELA is now registering currently enrolled and prospective students in its “Next Start” initiative. “Next Start” allows current students to add another course to their Spring 2023 schedule or for new students to sign up for … Read More

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SOWELA Hosts 35-plus Actively Hiring Employers for Spring Career Fair

Thursday, February 2, 2023

Students and Alumni are Invited to Attend and Meet One-on-One with Representatives from a Variety of Industries (Lake Charles, Louisiana – January 25, 2023) SOWELA Technical Community College will host a Spring Career Fair on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Sycamore Student Center at the Main Campus in … Read More

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Students Named to SOWELA’s Fall 2022 Chancellor’s and Deans’ Lists

Friday, January 20, 2023

(Lake Charles, Louisiana – January 20, 2023) The following students were named to SOWELA’s Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for the Summer 2022 term. Students achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying 6 or more credit hours earned a place on the Chancellor’s List. Students achieving a grade point average of 3.0-3.49 … Read More