Workforce seminar set May 6.

Grant and tax credits seminar set May 6

South Central Industrial Association is conducting a workforce resource seminar 8-11 a.m. Tuesday, May 6 at Fletcher Technical Community College. Laura Fanguy Rougeau, Louisiana Workforce Commission's industry sector coordinator for the energy and coastal industries, and Dex Duet, Dex AI Consulting, will present at the seminar.

The event will feature information on training grant programs, tax credit programs, apprenticeships, and using AI in your company's marketing, recruiting and more. Attendees can also connect with a registered training provider to help access the training grant programs.

Registration cost $20 for members and nonmembers; register by contacting maxine@sciaonline.net.

Fletcher seeking input for planning session May 7

To give the business community and general public opportunity to make suggestions for its 2030 strategic plan, Fletcher Technical Community College is conducting a public meeting at 4 p.m. May 7 in Room 217 at its Schriever Campus, 1407 Highway 311.

The event is an opportunity to help shape the college's plans, offerings and outlook for the next several years as it works to provide education for the workforce. There is no cost to attend; contact Crystal.Geinger@fletcher.edu for more information.

CTAC Networking & Matchmaking event set May 12

The Coastal Technical Assistance Center is collaborating with CPRA and APEX Accelerators to present the 3rd Annual Business Networking & Matchmaking Event, set Coastal Day, May 12, at The Center for River Studies, 100 Terrace Ave. in Baton Rouge.

The event is designed to connect prime contractors and subcontractors working in the coastal and water management sector. It will feature open networking and business matchmaking (structured "speed dating" meetings) for companies.

Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in the open networking session and business networking. Register here.

Registration is open through May 30 for the Louisiana Contractors Accreditation Institute's Residential Contractors Course.

The 10-week course provides residential contractors essential technical knowledge for success in the construction field. Topics covered will include blueprint reading, building calculations, site work, demolition, construction techniques, foundations, formwork, retaining walls, roof structures, structural loads, wood frame construction, special construction, and equipment and safety codes.

The course will run virtually from June 2-Aug. 6 on Zoom, with two-hour sessions held twice weekly (Mondays and Wednesdays) from 6-8 p.m.

Apply through Fletcher Technical Community College by clicking here; cost is $360.76.

Free training opportunities to start or grow business

The Louisiana Small Business Development Center offers free online training for startup and existing businesses on various topics, including:

"Starting & Financing a Small Business" set for 10:30-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 7. Register here.
"ActionBrand Secrets: From Near-Death to a Multi-Billion Dollar Brand" will be 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, May 13. Register here.
"Business Planning for Entrepreneurs" will be 10:30-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14. Register here.

Find more training opportunities here.