On Sept 21, South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) celebrated the graduation of over 60 new certified commercial drivers, upon their completion of a five-week program designed to quickly train students for a high-demand, high-wage new career. Charlotte LeLeux, SLCC...
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55 by 25: CGI Graduates First Cohort of Tech Apprenticeship
On August 18, CGI held a ceremony at their Lafayette facility for the first four graduates of their software developer apprenticeship program. Carlos Francis, William Kessler III, Asbel Ngetich, and Roy White received their certificates in front of a room full of CGI...
55 by 25: Progress Slowed During Pandemic for Workforce goal, new aid programs may help
Acadiana took incremental steps this year toward reaching its goal of 55% of working-age adults in the region holding a postsecondary degree, certificate or other high-value credential, One Acadiana reported Friday. Speaking about its 2022 "55 by 25" annual report to...
One Acadiana and Partners to Host Panel Discussion on ‘Acadiana Opportunity’ Initiative
Acadiana business resource partners are proud to re-launch AcadianaOpportunity.com, a web portal that helps connect individuals seeking training or employment with resources. Learn more about this initiative, and hear from a panel of regional higher ed leaders about...
Portal Opened for Those Looking for Employment or Training in Acadiana
One Acadiana (1A), LEDA, Acadiana Workforce Solutions, and other partners relaunched AcadianaOpportunity.com , a web portal that helps connect individuals seeking training or employment with resources. The initiative will be featured on an upcoming webinar with...
With just five years to reach its goal, One Acadiana’s 55 by 25 initiative making progress
With one year down and only five to go, One Acadiana's goal of getting 55% of Acadiana adults to earn a postsecondary degree or certification is making slow, but steady progress, One Acadiana officials reported Friday. Across the nine-parish region, the 55 by 25...
Adult education to be focus in second year of One Acadiana’s 55 by 25 initiative
In year two of the mission to increase the number of adults who benefit from higher education, the focus turns to attracting non-traditional students to earn college degrees or professional credentials. "A valuable credential can change lives," said Dakota Pawlicki,...
One Acadiana kicks off year two of ’55 by 25′ initiative
LAFAYETTE, La. - One Acadiana (1A) hosted partners from across the region and state at the UL Lafayette Student Union on Friday for a summit to kick off year two of the 55 by 25 educational attainment initiative. More than 150 stakeholders attended the summit,...
1A Kicks Off Year Two of “55 by 25” Initiative
Summit Features New Award and Strategies to Support Adult Learners LAFAYETTE, La. – Today, One Acadiana (1A) hosted partners from across the region and state at the UL Lafayette Student Union for a summit to kick off year two of the 55 by 25 educational attainment...
1A Kicks Off Year Two of “55 by 25” Initiative at Summit on Friday, January 10
LAFAYETTE – On Friday, January 10, One Acadiana (1A) will join partners from across the region and state at the UL Student Union for a summit to kick off year two of the 55 by 25 educational attainment initiative. The 55 by 25 initiative’s goal is to increase the...


