SLCC not enrolling new technical students this spring

South Louisiana Community College will not enroll new students in most of its technical programs for the spring semester, as the college prepares to revamp its curriculum.

The college will continue to accept new students for its general education and transfer programs this spring. They will also accept new students in their allied health, energy & chemical process technology and non-destructive testing programs, says SLCC spokeswoman Christine Payton.

Students currently enrolled in technical programs -- also known as workforce training programs -- will be able to enroll in courses, and new students will again be accepted for the Fall 2014 semester and every spring and fall semester after that.

The new curriculum will include a schedule similar to block scheduling and is expected to reduce classes with low enrollment, says Payton.

"The point of not enrolling new students is to revamp curriculums to make sure our programs are meeting industry demand. We want students to be well-prepared for viable jobs that will sustain their families when they leave SLCC," Payton says.

In some cases, the number of credits it takes to earn a credential (diploma, degree, certification) will decrease. So, it won't take as long to earn a diploma.

Seven of eight SLCC campuses offer workforce training programs -- Crowley, Ville Platte, St. Martinville, Abbeville, New Iberia, Opelousas and Lafayette.

The programs that will not accept new students this spring are:

Business Office Administration Business Office Technology Information Technology Aviation Civil, Surveying & Mapping Drafting & Design Technology Industrial Electronics Tech AC & Refrigeration Automotive Carpentry Collision Repair Cosmetology Culinary Arts Diesel Powered Equipment Electrician Heavy Equipment Operator Industrial/Agriculture Mechanics Machine Tool Technology Welding

All of the allied health programs such as clinical lab, medical assistant, EMT/paramedic, midwifery, nurse assistant, and others will continue to enroll new students. Also, nondestructive testing, and energy & chemical process technology will too.

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