Enrollment underway for Louisiana contractors program
Monday, June 25, 2018
by: Tonya Lowentritt
HAMMOND – Enrollment is now underway for a six-week course beginning in September
for small and emerging construction firms. The Louisiana Contractors Accreditation
Institute is a program that prepares participants for the business and law portions
of contractor licensing exams, while building a strong foundation for operating in
the construction industry.
Louisiana Economic Development, the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors,
and the Louisiana Community and Technical College System developed the program to
meet the needs of a growing construction industry.
“Our center is pleased to have a location in our service area, and we are eager
to share this information with contractors looking to prepare for the licensing exam
or looking for some continuing education,” said LSBDC Director Bill Joubert. “The
construction industry is an essential part of our economy, and this program will help
our locals thrive and do well.”
The six-week course will be offered Sept. 10 through Oct. 17 in sessions on Mondays
and Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. The course will be offered live via interactive distance-learning.
Registration is available at OpportunityLouisiana.com/LCAI. Once there, follow “The Process” instructions on the right side of the page to register
through Fletcher Technical Community College. Applications will be accepted through
Aug. 27, and classroom locations are available statewide.
The seminars will be taught by industry leaders. Session topics include the following:
bid process, contract management, estimating, equipment management, scheduling, occupational
safety, risk management, financial and business management, bonding and access to
capital, certifications and available resources, and entrepreneurship training.
LCAI participants will also learn how to collaborate with state agencies, such
as securing details on working with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and
Development and information from the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency
Preparedness on how to enhance safety and preparation measures.
Cost for the program is $200 and includes materials. For more information, contact
either of the following: Cory Morgan of LED at 225-342-4317 or Cory.morgan3@la.gov, or Catherine Barber of Fletcher Technical Community College at 985-448-5916 or Catherine.barber@fletcher.edu.
LED is a program sponsor of the Louisiana SBDC at Southeastern Louisiana University,
along with many other small business support programs across the region and state.
