BRTC Graduation

BATON ROUGE TRAINING CENTER UPDATE

BATON ROUGE TRAINING CENTER GRADUATION

JUNE 2021 By: Kelly Carpenter, Director of Education

Finally, the ABC Training Center hosted graduation for our 2020 students at the L ’Auberge Casino Events Center on June 17th . It was long overdue but was well received by our students who have patiently waited for their night in the spotlight. Wade Walker, ABC Pelican ICC Chair, addressed the graduates and their families. These students were recognized for staying the course and finishing their classes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The class consisted of 169 graduates. During the ceremony a few students were recognized for outstanding achievements in their courses. Jahvez Barnes graduated from both Construction Site Safety Technician (CSST) and Planning & Scheduling. Wilson Duntez and Hayden Frey completed welding levels 1 & 2 during 2020 and finished welding level 3 during the spring semester. In addition, ABC recognized two high school Course Choice students who excelled in their welding class. Trent Buquoi, Dutchtown High School Senior exceeded expectations of the program by completing all levels of welding during his Junior and Senior year. Faith Baudoin, also a Dutchtown High School Senior excelled and completed two levels of the welding program. She is expected to complete the remaining level this fall. Both students are looking forward to becoming master welders and one day becoming Certified Welding Inspectors (CWI). This won’t be the last time you hear about these two students. Their futures look promising and they are headed for great careers in the industry. Congratulations to all of our 2020 graduates. ABC staff and instructors wish you nothing but success as you move forward in your careers.

Trent Buquoi

APRIL 2021 By: Macie Morgan, Membership & Communications Coordinator

Swinging into spring! Many reschedules later (thanks to the unpredictable Louisiana weather) we were finally able to host our much anticipated Spring Golf Tournament on April 23rd. Despite the cloudy skies, two packed flights and a course full of sponsors made for a great day on the green.

The morning started off early with breakfast sponsored by Cotton Culinary and APC Construction. Golfers enjoyed a little friendly competition at the putting contest sponsored by Classic Industrial Services before heading out to the course. On the course they enjoyed delicious, homemade food and cold drinks provided by the Longest Drive, On Course and Clubhouse Tent sponsors as well as, some networking with fellow industry professionals.

Thank you to all our members, volunteers, sponsors and guests that came out to spend the day with us. This event would not have been a success without all of you. We will catch you all in September for another round!

First Flight Winners:

First Place: Alliant Insurance Services Second Place: Wood Group Third Place: Insulations, Inc. Closest to the Pin & Longest Drive: Rick Summers

Second Flight Winners:

First Place: Great River Industries Second Place: Iberville Insulations Third Place: United Scaffolding Closest to the Pin: Brett Beard Longest Drive: Gary Blacketter, Turner Industries Group

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