Bossier Parish Community College’s regional campuses and Goodwill Industries will launch a partnership in December to provide eligible justice-impacted individuals with free workforce training and student support services. Participants can earn industry-recognized credentials and build skills for employment and long-term economic stability.
Quentin Calhoun, Executive Dean of Regional Campuses at BPCC, announced the partnership and said the Natchitoches Probation and Parole Office will work with BPCC and Goodwill to identify and refer eligible participants. Through the partnership, participants will receive help addressing barriers to completing their training and pursuing their career goals.
“This partnership is transformational for our communities,” Calhoun said. “As a participant in the Caring Campus initiative, our goal is to ensure that every student feels connected, supported, and linked to the resources that will provide them with the skills necessary to build a better future for themselves and their families. We recognize that many justice-impacted individuals simply need an opportunity, guidance, and encouragement. Through this partnership, we are removing barriers and creating pathways to meaningful careers and economic mobility.”
BPCC will host two seminars called “Who’s Paying for Your Next Career?” for prospective participants:
- Tuesday, Dec. 15, from 10am to 1pm at the BPCC Natchitoches campus, located at 6587 Highway 1 Bypass in Natchitoches
- Wednesday, Dec. 16, from 10am to 1pm at the Sabine Parish Library, located at 705 Main Street in Many
Attendees can explore available training programs, understand pathways to financial program support, learn about student support services and receive on-site registration assistance from campus staff. Representatives will help prospective participants identify training options that align with their career goals and explain what they can expect as members of BPCC’s Caring Campus community.
“We encourage members of the community to come out and take advantage of this incredible opportunity,” said Cynthia Johnson, Sabine Valley Campus Administrator. “BPCC offers a wide variety of programs, services, and resources designed to help students be successful. We do not want anyone to miss the chance to discover how education and workforce training can open new doors and create life-changing opportunities.”
For more information about the partnership or the seminars, contact Quentin Calhoun at [email protected] or Cynthia Johnson at [email protected]. For any questions about the events you can call the Sabine Valley campus at (318) 508-5503 and the Natchitoches campus at (318) 951-4490.