Baton Rouge, LA – The Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS), Louisiana Construction Education Foundation (LCEF), Associated Builders and Contractors Pelican Chapter, and the Louisiana Department of Education announced the 2024 recipients of the Jump Start Construction Connect Scholars program, the state scholarship dedicated to graduates who earn a Jump Start credential and a Louisiana high school diploma.
Levi Lonadier of Quitman High School in Jonesboro and David Thomas Cotton, III of Choudrant High School in Eros were among 24 students throughout the state who received the Construction Connect Scholarship.
This $1,000 scholarship will assist graduates in gaining the necessary training to earn industry employment in construction crafts and STEM-related fields aligned to high-demand, high-income jobs.
This scholarship provides students with an opportunity to earn a high-wage, high-demand career in a construction pathway. — Dr. Monty Sullivan
LCEF Board Chairman Milton Graugnard of Cajun Industries said, "Louisiana needs more welders, carpenters, pipe fitters, electricians, heavy equipment operators, and all of the other professional trades. We are pleased to partner with the Louisiana Department of Education, the LCTCS, and the Louisiana Construction Education Trust Fund to provide scholarships to these deserving young people. We look forward to mentoring all of the recipients as they continue their education and work toward rewarding and high-paying careers in Louisiana's construction industry."
"Congratulations to the 2024 recipients of the Construction Connect Scholarship," said Dr. Monty Sullivan, LCTCS president. "Our community colleges are producing the workforce for Louisiana's business and industry sector. This scholarship provides students with an opportunity to earn a high-wage, high-demand career in a construction pathway. Thank you to our partners for providing this opportunity to help our students succeed and thrive."
The Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) provides strategic management and support for Louisiana's 12 community and technical colleges. LCTCS colleges award associate degrees, technical diplomas, and industry-based certificates in programs aligned with business and industry as well as local economies, which lead students to in-demand, high-wage jobs.
