Workforce Development in South Louisiana
Aviation Academy of Louisiana Awarded FAA Part 141 Flight School Certificate, Elevating Flight Training in South Louisiana
August 29, 2025
Aviation Academy of Louisiana announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the academy an FAA Part 141 Flight School Certificate, formally recognizing the flight school’s structured flight training curriculum, dedicated training facilities, and approved flight instructors.
South Louisiana Community College and the Port of West St. Mary Unveil the David Allain Center, Marking a Milestone in Workforce Development
December 11, 2023
In a poignant ceremony attended by David Allain’s friends and family, South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) and the Port of West St. Mary proudly revealed the newly christened David Allain Workforce Center, a cutting-edge workforce training facility designed to propel regional economic development and provide students with unparalleled training opportunities.
One Acadiana, MGA, & LPSO Host Construction Training Pilot for Returning Citizens, Launching Workforce Pathway
June 24, 2025
One Acadiana (1A), the Master’s Guild Association (MGA), and the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office recently completed a pilot construction training program focused on preparing incarcerated individuals for reentry into the workforce.
OLG, LSUE to Partner in Program to Train More Respiratory Therapists in Acadiana
April 20, 2023
Ochsner Lafayette General and two agencies are partnering on a respiratory apprenticeship program that will kick off this fall that will address a need for more respiratory therapists in the region.