SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards is set to dedicate $10.5 million to the MJ Foster Promise Program Fund, according to his budget proposal.
The program provides financial support to certain Louisiana students to receive credentials from the community and technical colleges for high demand jobs across the state.
Some community colleges talked about the impact this could have on students participating in the program and the La. workforce.
“Life happens, situations come up and sometimes people aren’t able to attend some type of form of training if you will,” said Gerald Joshua, Associate Vice Chancellor of Workforce at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College.
“This particular program, the MJ Foster Program is a game changer. It’s really focused on ensuring that the adults of Louisiana get the necessary workforce skills that’s going to allow them to seek jobs or get employment in areas where they can get a livable wage,” said Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Workforce Development at Southern University-Shreveport, Janice Sneed.
To for the program you must be at least 21-years-old, a Louisiana resident, and earn credentials in these industry sectors:
Construction, healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, and transportation or logistics.
To be eligible for the program you must:
If you want information about the programs SUSLA offers you can call their Department of Community and Workforce development at (318) 670 -9470 or visit their website at www.susla.com.
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