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)
Greater Northshore Region
Ascension Campus
Hammond Area
Campus
Florida Parishes
Campus
Sullivan Campus
“BB Sixty Rayburn”
Correctional
Institute Extension
Campus
Sullivan
Instructional
Service Center
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, postsecondary 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
Florida Parishes Campus
Hammond Area Campus
Sullivan Campus
255
353
248
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
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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 Drive
Hammond, 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 Element
Provide relevant technical and academic education needed
by individuals to make informed and meaningful
occupational choices.
 Second Element
 To train and retrain individuals to qualify for employment in
existing or potential occupational fields.
 Third 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.
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DID YOU KNOW THAT:
For every 20 9th graders:
6 – Dropouts
6 – HS Graduates will go directly to work.
4 – College Dropouts
4 – 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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Accounting
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Office Systems Technology
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Preparation to perform duties of
special assistants for management &
professional accountants
General accounting principles &
practices, accounting software etc.
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
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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 longterm care facilities,
home health agencies,
& hospitals where basic
bedside nursing care is
needed
 Classroom and clinical
activities
 Certificate program
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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instruction in the basic
maintenance and repair skills
related to the air conditioning,
heating, plumbing, electrical,
and other mechanical
systems.
Electrician
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 schoolbased 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 MEDICAL
TECHNICIAN-BASIC
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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.
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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
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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
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$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
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Tuition and Fees
Application
Registration Service Fee
Tuition (per credit hour)
Operational Fee (per credit hour)
Academic Excellence Fee (per credit hour)
SGA Fee
Technology Fee (per credit hour)
Identification Card
Current tuition & fees for full-time enrollment
5.00
5.00
23.00
2.00
7.00
15.00
5.00
5.00
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
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Coping
Anger Management
Money and Time Management
Relationship Building
Social Skills
ACT Work keys
 Work place Literacy – basic skills
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Components
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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
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Monitoring Visit by LCTCS
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Work keys Certificate Presentation
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Awarding of Work key Certificates
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Success Story
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Thank You!
Questions?