At Central Louisiana Technical College, these aren't just buzz words; they are our mission. Our "CenlaWorks" classes are designed "By Industry, For Industry" to provide YOU with the skills needed for employment in skilled occupations
If you are unemployed, under-employed or just considering a career change, many of CLTC's classes will provide you with the information you need to explore new careers.
The CLTC CenlaWorks Workforce Development Training Program was created for industry by industry to expedite employment. It was designed to prepare students for hundreds of entry-level positions throughout CENLA that start out with salaries ranging from $10 - $16 per hour with, in most cases, benefits.
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Central Louisiana has enjoyed an increasing average employment rate, which is expected to rise even more with the arrival of new businesses and the expansions happening at several companies (CLEDA).
According to the Louisiana Workforce Commission 2011 Unemployment Rates, between January and April, this region’s unemployment rate decreased from 9% to 7.9%. Compared to a state rate for the month of April of 7.4% and the United States rate of 8.7%, the region is faring well in this economic climate (Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Local employment data indicate that the unemployment rate for this region is expected to decrease even more as potential workers are trained to fill the over 500 job openings identified between now and 2013 by a survey of local employers (CLTC, 2011).
According to a press release from the White House, Office of the Press Secretary on June 08, 2011, the manufacturing sector currently employs over 11 million Americans, and by itself it would be one of the 10th largest economies in the world. At a time when 2.7 million manufacturing employees are 55 years of age and older (who are likely to leave the workforce within the next 10 years), younger workers must be trained to meet the workforce demands (White House, 2011).
The Regional Labor Market Area (RLMA) 6, which includes Avoyelles, Catahoula, Concordia, Grant, LaSalle, Rapides, Vernon, and Winn parishes projects an employment change from 2008 to 2018 to include an additional 6,415 individuals to be employed. This represents an increase of 5.4% in the labor force. Central Louisiana Technical College has obtained a $500,000 Rapid Response Grant to facilitate training these individuals.
CLTC plans to train approximately 600 persons in Electrical, Welding, Machining, Industrial Maintenance, Millwright, Carpentry, Heavy Equipment and Blue Print Reading. Further, CLTC will offer the certification programs for NCCER Core, Forklift, CAT, and OSHA Safety 10 hours. Additionally, a basic employability course and the Certified Manufacturing Specialist (CMS) program will be provided at all six campuses to assist with eliminating some of the hiring barriers identified by business & industry.
The CLTC Training Programs will begin October 10, 2011 with a 105 hour Essential Employability Skills course, 120 hour Short-term Welding course and 280 hour Heavy Equipment Operator course. These courses have been designed by industry for industry. Call or go online TODAY to REGISTER for one or these trainings that will lead to entry level positions with some of the largest employers in the Central Louisiana Area.
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