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Skill Up Program Wins National Award | Lafayette Louisiana News
Lafayette’s economic engine just got a major national boost—thanks to a Silver Award from the International Economic Development Council for their groundbreaking Skill Up for Economic Resilience program. Funded by a U.S. Department of Commerce grant, this partnership between South Louisiana Community College and the Lafayette Economic Development Authority is turning heads by training locals in high-demand trades like Precision Machining and Industrial Automation. While SoLAcc upgraded classrooms and tools, LEDA focused on connecting students with employers through community events. The award…
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