Graduate to be Honored at Dual Graduate Breakfast at the College LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA – May 8, 2019 A SOWELA Technical Community College dual enrollment student will graduate this Spring with both his high school diploma and a college degree. Ty Picard will graduate with an associate degree in Business Administration and with a high … Read More
Exhibit Grand Opening on Friday, May 3, Showcases Coushatta Tribal Demonstrations LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA – April 25, 2019 The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana presents the Long Swamp Exhibit: Life in the Etowah River Valley at SOWELA Technical Community College with a grand opening ceremony on Friday, May 3, 2019, at 10 a.m. in the Arts … Read More
LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA – April 18, 2019 SOWELA’s Office of Workforce Solutions is offering a new 7-week program for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training with class starting on Monday, May 20. Spots are limited. A CDL Permit Prep Course is available for anyone needing their permit. The Permit Prep course, is a one day 8 … Read More
Lake Charles, Louisiana – April 5, 2019 On Wednesday, April 10, 2019, from 9 a.m. to Noon, SOWELA Technical Community College will host a Career Fair for students and alumni of the College in the Sycamore Student Center. More than 45 organizations will be on hand for this year’s fair, along with four-year university representatives … Read More
Attendees Explore Career and Training Opportunities for In-Demand Jobs in Southwest Louisiana LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA – April 3, 2019 SOWELA Technical Community College is hosting its Seventh Annual Women in Non-Traditional Careers Seminar on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, from 5 – 7 p.m. in the Arts & Humanities Building, Multipurpose Room 145. Representatives from area … Read More
Local Students Vie for the Chance to Compete at SkillsUSA Nationals LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA – March 29, 2019 The world’s largest skills organization, SkillsUSA, will hold their annual statewide skills competition at SOWELA Technical Community College April 3-5, 2019. The event provides students from colleges within the Louisiana Community & Technical College System (LCTCS) with … Read More
Discover In-demand, High-paying healthcare jobs and the programs to help you reach your career goals LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA – March 27, 2019 SOWELA Technical Community College – Morgan Smith will host a Nursing & Allied Health Informational Session on Tuesday, April 9, at 3:30 p.m. at 2110 N. Sherman St., Jennings, LA. Interested individuals can … Read More
Community Invited to be a Flying Tiger for a Day and Discover Available Educational Opportunities LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA – March 21, 2019 SOWELA Technical Community College – Oakdale is holding an open house on Thursday, March 28, 2019, from 8 a.m. – Noon. The SOWELA Flying Tiger for a Day Open House provides prospective students … Read More
Attend the March 21st NDT Informational Session to Learn More LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA – March 18, 2019 SOWELA’s Office of Workforce Solutions is offering a new 14-week training program for Nondestructive Testing (NDT) with class starting on Thursday, April 4. Spots are limited. Individuals interested in learning more can attend an informational session on Thursday, … Read More
LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA – March 8, 2019 On Saturday, September 21, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the SOWELA Foundation will host the Flying Tigers Car Show and BBQ Competition with all proceeds benefiting student scholarships. The car show is free and open to the public. BBQ tasting tickets are $5 per person, kids … Read More