NOLA Tech students visit The Laitram Corporation!

On Friday, January 31st,  NOLA Tech students visited The Laitram Corporation. Laitram is a global manufacturing company that has been part of the Louisiana business landscape for more than 50 years. The company is comprised of four operating divisions - Intralox L.L.C., Laitram Machinery, Inc., Lapeyre Stair, Inc., and Laitram Machine Shop L.L.C. and employs over 1,700 people worldwide.

Students toured the facility and learned about job opportunities including Welding, Machining, Electrical-Electronics Engineering Technology, Assembly, and Customer Service. Venturing through the 1 million square foot facility students were able to tour Laitram Machinery, Intralock, and the Laitram Machine shop. Students got a first-hand look at product manufacturing, processing, and shipping, while also learning about Laitram customer service standards and what it takes to succeed at one of the top global manufacturing companies.

After touring the facility students enjoyed a delicious conference style lunch provided by Laitram. As students sat to enjoy their food at the large executive style conference table they were met by Laitram's Treasurer and Human Resources Coordinator. During lunch students had the opportunity to discuss key employment factors such as internship and job opportunities, starting pay scale, and the Laitram culture.

At the end of the visit students were energized and excited about their visit and many of them intended on applying for internship opportunities.

Introducing NOLA Tech!

 This morning Reginald Coleman, Principal of NOLA Tech (and founding Principal of Clark Prep) was on WWL-TV to talk about NOLA Career and Technical Academy.

NOLA Career and Technical Academy (NOLA Tech), opening for the 2014-15 school year, will offer a compelling pathway to students interested in pursuing a career directly after high school graduation.  Through a partnership with Delgado Community College City Park Campus, NOLA Tech will provide students the opportunity to earn a high school diploma and technical certificate concurrently.  

NOLA Tech will also focus on soft-skills for the workplace, career awareness, character development, community service and independent living skills.  The creation of this high school will help diversify the range of educational program offerings for high school students in New Orleans.  

NOLA Tech is an innovative model for expanding workforce development capacity in our region by preparing high school graduates to take advantage of opportunities in burgeoning industries across New Orleans, the state of Louisiana, and beyond.

We are excited to be opening this new school in New Orleans next year. The NOLA Tech website will launch in early November - and we'll continue to share information here, as well.