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Free pipefitter pre-apprenticeship classes lead to local work; see how
Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas partnered with Digital Workforce Academy in January for a Pipefitter Helper Pre-Apprenticeship class that began with 15 students. 13 students have graduated from the program and are now certified by the National Center for Construction Education and Research. This class was funded using the Local First donation provided by Golden Triangle […] The post Free pipefitter pre-apprenticeship classes lead to local work; see how appeared first on Orange Leader.
Calcasieu schools won’t have to add days despite exceeding weather day allotment
Despite the Calcasieu Parish school district exceeding its allotted number of weather days, the school year will not be extended. Superintendent Shannon LaFargue announced at the Calcasieu Parish School Board meeting on Tuesday that after meeting with State Superintendent Cade Brumley and the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education District Rep. Kevin Berken the […]
Free Summer Life Skills Sessions for Teens Announced by CPSO
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office (CPSO) in Lake Charles, LA, is hosting Sheriff Tony Mancuso's Reality Check summer sessions for teens. These sessions aim to provide teenagers aged 14 and older with essential skills for adulthood. The program is free of charge.
Lamar State College Orange’s Spring 2024 commencement breaks more records; see the names
Lamar State College Orange hosted another record-breaking commencement. The event Friday celebrated 438 certificates and degrees awarded to 349 graduates. This represents a 46 percent increase in the number of graduates over last year’s Spring commencement in May of 2023. The Spring class of 2024 carried an average GPA of 3.36 with 70 percent reporting […] The post Lamar State College Orange’s Spring 2024 commencement breaks more records; see the names appeared first on Orange Leader.
Free Fiber Optics Technician Training Offered to Calcasieu and Cameron Parish Residents
SOWELA Technical Community College, in partnership with Venture Global, is offering a free Fiber Optics Technician training program for residents of Calcasieu and Cameron Parish. The program starts on Monday, June 24, and runs daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at SOWELA’s Main Campus in Lake Charles, LA.
How did they do in Sulphur? LHSAA state title updates for Houma- and Thibodaux-area baseball
Two Houma- and Thibodaux-area high school baseball teams made it to state last weekend, but neither won the state championship. Once teams make it to Sulphur, playoff rounds go from a three-game series to a single game. For teams in Divisions I, II, and III, this could potentially represent a major change. But for teams in Divisions IV and V, there's no change as every playoff round was one game. ...
Deweyville Independent School District announces school closure Monday
DEWEYVILLE, Texas — Deweyville Independent School District announced Sunday that the school will remained closed Monday, May 20. In a Facebook post Deweyville ISD says that the decision was made due to the continued flooding in many areas around the district. However, they plan on having classes resume on...
BREAKING: Power outages force school closures
Following Monday afternoon’s weather event, power outages are currently impacting Calcasieu and Vernon parishes schools in various parts of the parish. “At this time, there is not an estimated restoration time for these campuses,” CPSB spokesperson Holly Holland said. Due to this, all CPSB schools and facilities will be closed Tuesday. An update will be […]
All clear given at Orangefield High School following threat that placed campuses on lockdown
BEAUMONT, Texas — The all-clear has been given following a possible threat in the Orangefield ISD. The all-clear was announced by 2:15 pm. by the district's superintendent. Deputies in Orange County as well as Vidor Police Officers had responded to the Orangefield ISD due to a report of an active shooter.
SW La. school lunch menus May 13-17
The following menus for May 13-17 for area schools have been submitted by supervisors of food services. Menus are subject to change. Allen Lunch MONDAY: Chicken fried beef patty or fingers, mashed potatoes with gravy or baked potato half with shredded cheese cup, great northern or navy beans, chewy bread stick. TUESDAY: Manager’s choice. WEDNESDAY: […]
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