Next intake of apprenticeship students to start in July at SOWELA LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA – July 10, 2020 Eleven students from Southwest Louisiana graduated this week from Bechtel’s Apprenticeship Program and will join the company as full-time employees later this month. This first version of the program, which trained students to specialize in pipefitting techniques, … Read More
Registration Available for a Limited Time on SOWELA’s Website LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA – May 22, 2020 SOWELA Technical Community College is offering limited-time access to online customer service training for those interested in the Hospitality Industry in Southwest Louisiana. The opportunity helps individuals sharpen their customer service skills, boost their resumes, and become a Certified … Read More
Let their curiosity soar: 1st – 8th graders explore the Culinary Arts JENNINGS, LOUISIANA – February 17, 2020 SOWELA Technical Community College is pleased to announce its 2020 Summer Camp line up at the Morgan Smith Site in Jennings, LA. SOWELA Chef Amy Haddox will lead each camp, which provides children with the opportunity to … Read More
Attend the February 20th Informational Sessions to Learn More LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA – February 14, 2020 SOWELA’s Office of Workforce Solutions is offering an 8-week Pipefitting certification program with class starting on Monday, March 2. Completers of the course have the exclusive opportunity to apply for a paid apprenticeship program with Bechtel. Spots are limited. … Read More
Professional Development for Small and Emerging Construction Businesses LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA – February 6, 2020 SOWELA’s Office of Workforce Solutions is offering a new 10-week course for residential contractors though the Louisiana Contractors Accreditation Institute (LCAI). Class starts on Monday, February 17, and features sessions twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 – … Read More
Students to be Honored at July 9th Graduation Ceremony LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA – July 3, 2019 SOWELA’s Office of Workforce Solutions in partnership with South Louisiana Community College will graduate its first class of Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) trainees on Tuesday, July 9th, at 11 a.m. in the Sycamore Student Center Auditorium at the Lake … Read More
Interested Candidates can Attend the June 20th Informational Session to Learn More LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA – May 31, 2019 SOWELA’s Office of Workforce Solutions is offering Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Training tuition-free to eligible individuals. Spots are limited. Interested candidates can attend a free informational session to learn more about the program on Thursday, June … Read More
Let their curiosity soar: 1st – 8th graders explore the Culinary Arts LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA – May 27, 2019 The Office of Workforce Solutions at SOWELA Technical Community College is pleased to announce its 2019 Summer Camp line up at the Morgan Smith Site in Jennings, LA. Credentialed faculty lead each camp, which provides children … 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