Prospective Students and Their Families are Invited to Tour the College and Explore Scholarship and Financial Aid Opportunities
Oakdale, Louisiana – Monday, February 17
SOWELA Oakdale will host its second annual open house on Thursday, March 6. The open house will run from 1-4 p.m. and is open to the public. Prospective students and their families can learn more about the SOWELA Oakdale location, including available programs close to home, scholarship and financial aid options, how to register and take a tour.
The Oakdale location offers five technical and academic programs, including Business Administration, Industrial Electrical, Industrial Instrumentation, Practical Nursing and Welding. Culinary Arts and Business Administration are available online and free Adult Education classes are also offered at the site.
To register for the open house, visit www.sowela.edu/openhouse. For questions or more information, call (337) 824-4811 or email onestop@sowela.edu. SOWELA Oakdale is located at 117 Highway 1152, Oakdale, LA 71463. Registration opens for Summer and Fall 2025 on March 31.
SOWELA is ranked the #1 community college in Louisiana by WalletHub based on Cost & Financing, Education Outcomes and Career Outcomes. It also ranks in the top 40% of community colleges nationally.
According to the Louisiana Workforce Commission, SOWELA’s programs lead to 4- and 5-star jobs. The commission bases their rankings on educational requirements, salary and occupational outlook.
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.