Lake Charles, Louisiana – Wednesday, December 4, 2024
The SOWELA Foundation recently spotlighted exceptional individuals and organizations at its second annual Donor Appreciation Reception. Honorees were recognized for their invaluable contributions and played a pivotal role in advancing the Foundation’s mission and SOWELA Technical Community College.
CSE Federal Credit Union received the Outstanding Community Partner Award for their commitment and philanthropic support to SOWELA Technical Community College. In addition to CSE’s philanthropic support, they facilitate the College’s financial literacy program, serve on Accounting and Business Administration advisory committees, sponsor and participate in career fairs and faculty and staff convocation, and last year became the “Official Credit Union” of SOWELA.
L’Auberge Casino Resort also received the Outstanding Community Partner Award, and they have supported SOWELA for many years. Not only do they consistently support the SOWELA Foundation annually through their TITO box donation program, but they also provide various in-kind contributions such as gift certificates for fundraising events, dealers and staff to assist with Taste of SOWELA, and were a major partner in the creation of SOWELA’s dealer school.
The first-ever Outstanding Alumni award went to Chad Dearien for his professional excellence, dedication to service and continued support of the College. Dearien graduated from SOWELA’s Process Technology program in 2005 and currently works as Training Manager at Cheniere Energy.
CSE CEO Matt Koch accepts the Outstanding Community Partner Award from SOWELA Chancellor Dr. Neil Aspinwall and SOWELA Foundation President Todd Clemmons.
SOWELA 2005 graduate Chad Dearien accepts the first-ever Outstanding Alumni Award from SOWELA Chancellor Dr. Neil Aspinwall.
L’Auberge Casino Resort Vice President of HR Jackie St. Romain accepts the Outstanding Community Partner Award presented by SOWELA Chancellor Dr. Neil Aspinwall and Foundation President Todd Clemmons.
The SOWELA Technical Community College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting student access and success by providing supplemental resources to enhance education and training, support instructional excellence, promote career opportunities and meet workforce needs in Southwest Louisiana.
About SOWELA Technical Community College
SOWELA Technical Community College provides traditional, distance, and lifelong learning experiences and awards associate degrees, technical diplomas, and certificates. The College empowers learners in career and technical education and enables transfer students to pursue a four-year degree, so all learners excel as globally competitive citizens. The College has been educating the region’s workforce for 85 years.