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Southeastern Louisiana University
Public Information Office
publicinfo@selu.edu
SLU 10880, Hammond, LA 70402
985-549-2341/fax 985-549-2061
Date: 04/29/02
Contact: Angey Saucier 88
Editors: Please note local interest
SLU HOLDS HEARING FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN CHALMETTE
HAMMOND Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of Industrial
Technology will hold its last public hearing on the needs of the construction-related industry
from 4 to 6 p.m. May 8 at Elaine P. Nunez Community College.
The hearing will be in the general auditorium, 3710 Paris Road.
The information gathered from the hearing will be used to develop standards and
industry-based certifications. The input and expertise from employers and professionals in the
industry will provide the data necessary to objectively measure the needs of the industry, said
James Owens, head of Southeastern's industrial technology department.
Southeastern in holding the hearing in conjunction with a $91,351 Perkins III Leadership
Grant from the Louisiana Community and Technical College System. The grant supports
Construction Connections, a program at Southeastern linking students from Tangipahoa and
Baton Rouge school systems with the construction industry.
Construction Connections is a three-part program designed to prepare high school juniors
and seniors for construction opportunities through a summer program. In addition to a traditional
study program, students will have the opportunities to participate in apprenticeships and post-
secondary training. Upon completion of the program, students will be awarded half a unit of
high school credit and could also earn college credit.
The program will host 30 students at Southeastern and Louisiana Technical College in
June and July.
For more information on the hearings, contact the Southeastern industrial technology
department at 985-549-2189. Information on the April 11 hearing may also be obtained by
calling 985-680-2240.
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Press release available online at www.selu.edu/news/spring02.html