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Leadership Ascension program graduates 29th class
The Ascension Chamber of Commerce announced its Leadership Ascension program graduated its 29th class. A crowd of more than 100 community leaders, alumni, supporters and sponsors were in attendance as the chamber honored the 2024 graduates in a ceremony sponsored by Bonfanti Investment Services at the Parc 73 Reception & Conference Center in Prairieville.
East Ascension ready for challenge with Matherne
East Ascension football starts anew in 2024 with Brock Matherne, the 12th coach in the history of the program. Matherne has an understanding of what it takes to be a state champion, having played a key role in Belle Chasse winning the Class 4A state title as an outstanding defensive back in 2008. He previously served as an assistant coach at South Lafourche and at John Ehret.
Nicholls Announces Retirement of Westbrook; Keller Appointed
Nicholls State University announces the retirement of Dr. Sue Westbrook from her role as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective June 30, 2024. After over 50 years of dedicated service to the university, Dr. Westbrook has decided to step down and begin her well-earned retirement. With Dr. Westbrook’s...
Fiber Optics Training offered at River Parishes Community College
When: July 8 – 14 Time: 8 AM – 5 PM daily. Certified Fiber Optics Tech (CFOT) Fiber Optics Specialist Testing (CFOS/T) Fiber Optics Specialist Splicing (CFOS/S) Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Outside Plant (CFOS/O) Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Fiber to the Home (CFOS/H) Enroll in one...
BASF’s TECH Academy Introduces Louisiana High School Students to Technical Careers
Twenty-seven area high school students recently completed BASF’s TECH Academy – a week-long educational and workforce development program hosted at River Parishes Community College (RPCC). TECH Academy encourages students to learn more about technical and craft careers through experiments, demonstrations, field trips and interactions with industry professionals. Since 2015, more than 200 students have completed TECH Academy in Louisiana.
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