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July 20, 2021
Alumnus Spotlight
Jason Bruskotter, Fall 2020
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Jason Bruskotter has always loved being on the water and his interest in sub-sea operations led him to pursue a Technical Diploma in Maritime Technology from NTCC. Upon graduation in Fall 2020, Jason quickly secured a position as an “Ordinary Seaman” with Hornbeck Offshore Services. Now that he’s been with the company for 6 months, he’s being promoted to “Able Bodied Seaman.” 

Jason works with 14 crew members on the HOS Woodland, a 310’ multi-purpose supply vessel, ... read more HERE.
MJ Foster Promise signed by Governor Edwards
SB 148 signing
Mr. Tim Hardy (LCTCS Board of Supervisors), Dr. Kim Hunter Reed (Louisiana Commissioner of Higher Education), Senator Patrick Page Cortez (President, LA Senate), and Dr. Monty Sullivan (LCTCS System President) look on as Governor John Bel Edwards signs Act 457, creating the MJ Foster Promise Program. Students will be able to participate in the program beginning in July 2022.
Dr. Wainwright joined LCTCS chancellors from throughout the state to witness as Governor John Bel Edwards signed Act 457, the MJ Foster Promise Program, into law on July 13th at the state capitol in Baton Rouge. The MJ Foster Promise Program will provide financial support for students to earn credentials that align to high-demand jobs in growing industry sectors such as construction, healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, and transportation and logistics. The equity-centered program is unique in that recipients must be at least 21 years of age and have a family income threshold of 300% of the Federal Poverty Level or be unemployed or underemployed for six months. Read more about the bill HERE.
Program Spotlight - Career Exploration Summer Academy
Career Exploration Academy class
In partnership with Tri-Parish Works, NTCC has presented a Career Exploration Summer Academy at the Lacombe Campus for 17- to 21-year-old youth. Over the course of the 6-week program, participants learned about careers including HVAC, electrical, health sciences, automotive, maritime technology, and information technology. Guest speakers provided food for a number of "Lunch & Learn" sessions where the speakers provided information about their fields and answered the participants’ questions about employment prospects, salaries, and the real-world experience of working in the various careers. Kudos to all of the NTCC Faculty & Staff who helped make the first Career Exploration Summer Academy a meaningful experience for the participants!
NTCC in the community
GNO Region Economic Development Partners Meeting
Guests tour the Mechatronics Mobile Lab
NTCC's Assistant Director of Innovative Technologies and STEM Outreach Chris Montgomery with Ginger Cangelosi, Executive Director of Economic Development for Tangipahoa Parish
NTCC's Mechatronics Mobile Lab was on display at the June 23rd meeting of GNO Region Economic Development Partners at the Parish Government Complex in Hammond. Thank you to NTCC B&I Solutions Director Bridget LaBorde, Director of Innovation Technology and STEM Chuck Crabtree, and Assistant Director of Innovative Technologies and STEM Outreach Chris Montgomery for showcasing NTCC programs!
Staff Spotlight
Dr. Melandie McGee
Director of Accreditation and Reporting
Lacombe Campus
Upon completion of her PhD in 2017, Melandie McGee began her career at Northshore Technical Community College in the Student Affairs Division at the Connect to Success campus. In 2018, she transitioned to her current role as Director of Accreditation and Reporting. She worked closely with Dr. Donaldson and Dr. Roberts on the application for SACSCOC accreditation. Dr. McGee is the lead for ... more
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