Sharon Hornsby

Campus Dean of Florida Parishes and

Hammond Area Campus

JoEllen Carruth

STEP COORDINATOR/WORKKEYS INSTRUCTOR

LTC-HAMMOND AREA CAMPUS/FLORIDA PARISHES CAMPUS

Accreditation

The Louisiana Technical College Hammond Area Campus is

accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. (COE)

Ascension Campus

Hammond Area Campus

Florida Parishes Campus

Sullivan Campus

“BB Sixty Rayburn” Correctional Institute Extension Campus

Sullivan Instructional Service Center

Greater Northshore Region

Mission

Workforce Development & Training

When it is needed

Where it is needed

How it is needed

Spring 2006

LCTCS Board of Supervisors adopts plan for enhanced changes in LTC

Development of Regional Technical Education Centers

Local Autonomy LTC Campuses as primary provider of

workforce training in the State of Louisiana Enhanced collaboration and stakeholder

involvement

Commitment To Faculty & Staff

July 1, 2006 serves as a milestone for Louisiana Technical College Region 9. Continued dedication to quality technical training, the rebuild of the gulf coast region, and building 'communities of practice' will continue to serve as strategic priorities. Successful partnerships with business and industry, post-secondary and secondary institutions, and local communities will serve as a road map to ensure the success of our region. I appreciate your continued support as we deliver quality training programs that meet the needs of the workforce of the 21st century.

Fall 2006 Credit Enrollment

Ascension Campus 255

Florida Parishes Campus353

Hammond Area Campus 248

Sullivan Campus 860

LTC Region 9 Total Credit Enrollment 1,716

Regional Program Offerings

Practical Nursing

EMT - Basic

Nurse Assistant

Medical Office Assistant

Patient Care Technician

Automotive Technology

Process Technology

Building Trades Technology

Carpentry

Office Systems Technology

Accounting Technology

HVAC

Network Specialist

Barber/Styling

Welding

Collision Repair

Drafting & Design Technology

Machine Tool Technology

Developmental Education

Hospitality & Tourism

Apprenticeship Training

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Workforce Training Highlights

Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) Toyota/Lexus Certification Center Process Technology (P-Tech) National Retail Federation CISCO Training Academy American Heart Association Training Site Dual Enrollment Training with Secondary

Partners Apprenticeship Training

Grant Initiatives

Shell Exploration & Production Veterinary Technician IWTP YouthBuild Bogalusa Pineland Tech Prep Consortium Process Technology IWTP Toyota T-TEN Training Center Pathways to Construction

Center of Excellence (October 2006)

Commitment To Students

World class technical training, qualified faculty, and successful partnerships with business and industry are just a few of the many opportunities awaiting you when you enroll in one of the Louisiana Technical Colleges in Region 9. Today's industry standards require technical training and skills enhancements necessary to build career opportunities throughout the lifespan. The faculty, staff, and administration of Louisiana Technical College Region 9 are dedicated to your success

COLLEGE CHOICES

Opportunity begins here!

Louisiana Technical College-Florida Parishes Campus

137 College St Greensburg, LA (225) 222-4251 (800) 827-9750

Louisiana Technical College Hammond Area Campus

111 Pride DriveHammond, LA (985)543-4120(800)469-0236

About Us

LTC-Florida Parishes Campus & Hammond Area Campus are two of 38 technical college campuses that comprise Louisiana Technical College.

Both campuses are presently two Branch campuses located in Region 9.

LTC Reorganization

Act 506 of the 2005 Louisiana Legislature mandated the Board of Regents to reorganize the LTC.

Effective July 1, 2006, LTC/FPC and LTC/HAC became part of the newly created Region IX, along with Sullivan Campus (Bogalusa) and Ascension Campus (Sorrento).

About Us

The Mission of the Louisiana Technical College is to provide three essential elements in workforce and economic development:

To prepare students for “real life” work experiences.

About Us

First ElementFirst Element Provide relevant technical and academic education needed

by individuals to make informed and meaningful occupational choices.

Second ElementSecond Element To train and retrain individuals to qualify for employment in

existing or potential occupational fields. Third ElementThird Element

To mesh in a system of articulation with secondary, postsecondary technical colleges/higher education institutions and industry to continue training and to upgrade skills and education credentials of the workforce.

DID YOU KNOW THAT:

For every 20 9th graders:

6 – Dropouts6 – HS Graduates will go directly to work.4 – College Dropouts4 – College Graduates**Of the 4 college graduates, 2 will be underemployed

and 2 will be in high skill/high wage occupations.

“Other Ways To Win” Kenneth Gray & Herr

The Louisiana Technical College System

Offers………

WELDING

Instruction is provided in various

processes and techniques of welding including ox fuel cutting, carbon arc cutting, shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, flux-cored arc welding, gas metal arc welding, pipe- welding, plasma arc cutting, blueprint reading, weld symbols, and joints.

After completion of this program, the student will have covered the skills designated by the AWS (American Welding Society) and will be prepared to take the AWS entry level test.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

The purpose of this program is to provide specialized classroom instruction and practical shop experience to prepare individuals to engage in the servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles at the entry level. The program prepares the individual to select, safely use, and maintain hand and power tools, jacks, and hoisting equipment.

Instruction in the diagnosis of malfunctions and the repair of engines; fuel, electrical, cooling, and brake systems; drive train; and suspension systems is included. The competencies in the automotive technology program are directly correlated with the knowledge required to prepare an individual for the certification test given by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The content is organized into competency-based courses of instruction that specify occupational competencies the individual must successfully complete according to the priorities for tasks established by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).

OFFICE OCCUPATIONS ACCOUNTING TECHNOLOGY, OFFICE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY & MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT

Accounting Preparation to perform duties of

special assistants for management & professional accountants

General accounting principles & practices, accounting software etc.

Office Systems Technology Preparation to perform duties of

special asst. for business executives & top management

Business communication, public relations, office supervisory skills, office equipment and procedures etc.

Medical Office Assistant Preparation for management of health

information Positions as medical transcriptions,

secretaries, file clerks, receptionists or office asst.

Medical terminology & medical machine transcription as well as business office skills

PRACTICAL NURSING

Preparation to meet licensure requirements for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), as established by the LSBPNE

Classroom instruction; lab practicum and supervised clinical activities in accredited hospitals, nursing homes, & other healthcare agencies

16 months in length

                                                 

NURSE ASSISTANT

Preparation for employment in long-term care facilities, home health agencies, & hospitals where basic bedside nursing care is needed

Classroom and clinical activities

Certificate program

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN • Prepares individuals for a variety of job opportunities in the health occupations areas and is generated to meet the need for cross training of employees in health care facilities.

• Graduates may find employment in long-term care facilities, hospitals, laboratories, and clinics where basic bedside nursing skills are required, as well as the skills of phlebotomy, performing electrocardiograms (EKG), stress testing, and halter monitoring procedures.

• All OBRA skill standards are included into this competency-based curriculum. The program consists of classroom/lab instruction and supervised clinical activities.

• Upon successful completion of this competency-based program, students may be eligible to take certification exams in Phlebotomy, Nursing Assistant, Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician, and/or Patient Care Technician.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

The Early Childhood Education program prepares individuals for various levels of employment in child care centers, nursery schools, recreation centers, public school settings, Head Start programs, or other areas where caring for young children is the principal function. 

This program focuses on cognitive, physical, emotional, and social growth and development of the young child.  Developmentally appropriate play activities, curriculum, nutrition, guidance, health/safety, children with special needs, and approaches for teaching as suggested by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are included.   National Child Development Association (CDA) competency standards are incorporated into the curriculum. Each Technical Competency Area (TCA), Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) and the Technical Diploma (TD) surpasses the requirements for CDA credentialing

                                                                                     

Hospitality/Tourism-Hotel Clerk

This program is designed to train students for employment in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry. Courses in the major of Travel Clerk provide information in specific procedures for the operations of airlines, tour companies, cruise lines, Amtrak, and car rental agencies.

Tourism training includes destination geography (complete knowledge of U.S. and world destinations), and regional history (complete knowledge of the history, culture, and attractions relating to the surrounding areas).  A comprehensive study of reservations is included.

A supervised externship in the Hospitality/Tourism Industry is included in this program.

Building Technology Specialist

This program prepares individuals to keep a building functioning; and service a variety of structures including commercial and industrial buildings.

The program includes instruction in the basic maintenance and repair skills related to the air conditioning, heating, plumbing, electrical, and other mechanical systems.

Electrician

The purpose of this program is to provide a basic core of specialized instruction and practical shop experience to prepare students for employment in electrical trades.

The Industrial Electrician course will prepare individuals to install, troubleshoot, and repair wiring, electrical equipment, and other electrical devices used in the industrial environment, such as motors (AC and DC drives), transformers, control systems, instruments, PLC's, and lighting systems.

The Marine Electricity program prepares individuals to install and repair wiring fixtures, and equipment for electrical services aboard ships and in shipyard facilities.  Marine wiring methods and equipment will also be covered.

The Commercial Electricity program generally prepares individuals to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical devices, components, and equipment that are utilized in residential and commercial electrical systems. Students have two options to complete this diploma:  by course work, or by employment in a work-based course with an electrical contractor.

BARBER-STYLING

The Barber-Styling program is designed to prepare students to work efficiently in the industry of Barber-Styling. This competency-based program includes classroom instruction and practical/lab experience under supervision of the instructor.

Practical skills are developed through experience in a school-based on-site shop which is equipped and managed according to industry standards. The program is approved by the LA State Board of Barber Examiners and, following all course work and 1500 clock hours, prepares individuals to take the state licensure examination.

NETWORK SPECIALIST

The core for this program provides a thorough background in computer hardware, operating systems, local area networking, and Internet technologies. Implementation responsibilities include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network systems.

MCSE Track Wide Area Network Track General Track

COLLISION REPAIR TECHNOLGY

The purpose of this program is to provide specialized instruction and practical shop experience to prepare students for employment in a variety of jobs in the field of Collision Repair Technology.

This program prepares individuals to repair modern vehicles. This includes identification and analysis of damage, measurement, straightening, welding, structural repair and replacement, corrosion, alignment, refinishing, trim and glass replacement, plastic repair, and working with electrical and mechanical components as they pertain to collision repair.

EMERGENCY MEDICALTECHNICIAN-BASIC

This program prepares students to give prehospital/emergency care to victims of accidents or medical emergencies in prehospital environments. Skills taught in this program begin at the EMT-Basic level. Instruction meets the minimum standards as identified by the 2000 US Department of Transportation (DOT) National Standard Curriculum for (BEMS). The course is competency/outcome based and instruction. Paramedic Education and the LA State Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.

Completion of this course of study allows the student to be eligible to take

the written and practical National registry examinations for Louisiana State certification.

Additional Courses

Developmental Studies Mathematics English Reading

General Education English Composition I College Algebra Introduction to Psychology Physical Science Introduction to Public

Speaking

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE PELL Grant TOPS TOPS TECH Early Start (On hold since Katrina/Rita) STEP (Strategies to Empower People) Veteran’s Benefits (VA) Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS) WIA (Workforce Center)

Enrollment Requirements

• Complete Application Take COMPASS or ACT

ACT required for high school graduates ages 17-24 who are first-time freshman

COMPASS required for non-high school graduates & students 25 years & older

$15.00 fee paid to the LTC campus Minimum age requirement of 17

Dually enrolled high school students can enroll at age 16 Proof of LA residency High School Transcript Proof of Immunization Selective Service Registration

Tuition and Fees

Application 5.00Registration Service Fee 5.00Tuition (per credit hour) 23.00Operational Fee (per credit hour) 2.00Academic Excellence Fee (per credit hour) 7.00SGA Fee 15.00Technology Fee (per credit hour) 5.00

Identification Card 5.00

Current tuition & fees for full-time enrollment 468.00 

Fees subject to change without notice. Does not include applicable lab fees, materials or books.

WORK KEYS INITIATIVES

Tanf Corrections Grant $101,000 Awarded 24 inmates trained at Tangipahoa Parish

Prison (Amite, LA) LTC-Florida Parishes Campus/Tangi Parish

Sheriff's office partnered to provide training for entry-level skills and work keys to qualified inmates

Instruction also included developmental studies, workplace literacy training and life skills training

Goals of the TANF Grant

To reduce recidivism To provide educational rehabilitation services

to inmates that are nearing release. To increase reading, language and math

academic levels To prepare inmates for successful

employment through job skills training To incorporate life skills training to provide

successful transition into society

Goals continued

To enhance partnering and family care techniques Coping Anger Management Money and Time Management Relationship Building Social Skills

ACT Work keys

Work place Literacy – basic skills Components

Reading for information Locating Information Applied mathematics Listening Observation Applied Technology Team Work Business Writing

Qualifications for Participation

Incarcerated male inmates Partners of a dependent child Housed in a state or local facility Nearing release from prison within two years

Partnership Responsibilities

Campus Supervision and administration of training project Instructional Services

Collaboration with students, instructors and industry partners to set individual work key goals

Administration of Work keys materials Collaboration with ACT on assessment materials Collaboration with all partners to meet goals of project

as well as completion of all reports Supplies and Equipment

Correctional Facility

Review all documentation to determine that all project eligibility requirements were met by all participating inmates

Provide classroom space Provide security for campus personnel and

equipment

Louisiana Work Ready! Certificates

The Gold Certificate The Silver Certificate The Bronze Certificate

Work Keys Certificates

Monitoring Visit by LCTCS

Work keys Certificate Presentation

Awarding of Work key Certificates

Success Story

Thank You!

Questions?