Louisiana Technical College
Louisiana Technical College – Real training for the real world What do MBAs and Mardi Gras, computer studies and cool jazz, dental, medical, cosmetology and Cajun cooking have in common? They’re all just part of the career opportunities offered at Louisiana Technical Colleges, where technical education becomes a rewarding learning experience. Getting started on a new career path at a Louisiana Technical College is an exciting education adventure, where hands-on, professional training is combined with close individual attention. Whether you wish to train, cross train or retrain in construction, automotive, medical, paralegal, social work or a variety of other fields, you are guaranteed to find both the program and school best suited to you in the Louisiana Community Technical College System. Louisiana is known for its diversity, and this is truly reflected in the wide range of training courses now available. In a state combining rural, urban, agricultural and technical professions, with a world famous emphasis on hospitality, you’re certain to find the training and location perfect for your career choice and future. With over 40 campuses spread across the state, your choice of programs and locations is extensive, and Louisiana’s stringent accreditation system ensures that the skills you receive will be of the highest calibre and relevant to the marketplace. And for those wishing to study off-campus, LCTCS Online is a flexible, practical alternative. But no matter where or how you study, all Louisiana Tech Colleges emphasise: • training that helps people move directly into the world of work • retraining for people who are changing jobs or those that have lost their jobs and need new skills • access to practical learning resources • preparation for transfer to four-year colleges and universities • retraining for Louisiana's employees through the Incumbent Worker Training Program • open admissions policies with no restrictive requirements such as particular grade point averages or test scores that would prohibit students from enrolling. A current business student at the Opelousas campus said her education has opened up a whole new world of possibilities. “I wasn’t very confident at first, but the instructors were just excellent, and from my first day on I realised ‘I can do this!’ I’ve already secured a part time bookkeeping job, and am ready to go on to an MBA. There are a whole lot of opportunities before me that weren’t there before I took that first step,” she said. Louisiana Technical Colleges emphasise real world training in practical situations. For example, much of the work in dental studies will be in a clinic environment, and mechanical training involves working on cars, not just books. All IT programs focus on the most up-to-date technology and softwares available to ensure students are kept on the cutting edge. Whether you’re in Baton Rouge, Monroe, Lafayette, Thibodaux or New Orleans, you are close to a Louisiana Technical College, and advisors are always available to help you with career decisions and questions about financial aid. From accounting through to welding and almost everything in between, let a Louisiana Technical College open your possibilities and help secure a better future.