SWTC Update

SOUTHWEST TRAINING CENTER UPDATE

SOUTHWEST TRAINING CENTER UPDATE

BY: BLAISE THEARD, WORKFORCE SPECIALIST

The ABC Pelican Southwest Training Center is thoroughly excited to have classes back in session once again. After completing enough repairs to create a safe learning environment, we were able to resume classes in December. Impacted by COVID-19 and Hurricanes Laura and Delta, an accelerated electrical class was able to complete level 4 before Christmas. A second accelerated electrical class completed level 2.

The Spring 2021 semester started January 11th for the SWTC. The accelerated electrical class started level 3 and a new accelerated electrical class started level 1. We welcomed back our evening craft classes that include Core, Electrical, Heavy Equipment, Millwright, and Pipefitting.

Our on-campus welding program will begin January 25th. The start date for welding was delayed a couple weeks as we are working diligently on installing new welding machines and lighting in the welding shop.

The dual enrollment program has also continued with the Spring 2021 semester. Our welding programs in Acadia, Allen, and Beauregard Parish are back in session. Due to the hurricanes, Calcasieu Schools were not able to participate in the Fall welding semester. We are glad to have Calcasieu Parish schools now enrolled and active in the satellite welding program.

Hurricanes Laura and Delta left a path of destruction through Southwest Louisiana. While repairs are made every day in SWLA, the devastation is still very dense throughout the area. Our students are eager to be back in the classrooms and labs. The ABC Pelican team is thrilled to have students back on campus and we are all anxious for a fantastic 2021.

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