Building for a Stronger Louisiana Workforce

Developing a 21st century workforce, requires 21st century facilities. During the 2007 Session, the Louisiana Legislature authorized financing of $173 million for the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) to do just this – to develop facilities for the 21st century to assist our State in building a stronger workforce. Through Act 391 (SB 337) 23 capital outlay projects for 14 local community and technical colleges are on the horizon around the state.

These smart, multi-use facilities will enable LCTCS colleges to respond to changing workforce training needs and will create the flexibility needed to respond to ever changing business and industry demands.

Developing a sustainable workforce is a top priority for our State, and it is one of the main objectives of community and technical colleges. As we begin constructing these new facilities around the state, we are not only building new facilities, we are also “Building for a Stronger Louisiana Workforce” – a workforce that will be available to meet the demands of Louisiana’s driving economy and labor force.