NOVA Community Update Luncheon

KEDM Public Radio | By Cory Crowe

Published August 12, 2026 at 2:49 PM EDT

Join host Jay Curtis on Lagniappe as he welcomes Paul West, Executive Director of NOVA Workforce Investment, to discuss their upcoming 10th Anniversary Community Update Luncheon.

Discover how NOVA serves as a vital workforce intermediary in our region, connecting employers with skilled workers and transforming lives through career readiness and specialized training. Paul shares details about this year's keynote speaker from Meta, inspiring success stories from program graduates, and how local businesses benefit from their employer-driven approach.

NOVA Community Update Luncheon Thursday, August 20th, Monroe Civic Center www.novanela.org -318-855-1923

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Cory Crowe

Originally from Monroe, Cory has worked in a variety of media. He has worked in television news and spent seven years as a TV sports play-by-play announcer. He was also creative director for a television advertising department and worked extensively as a photojournalist. Cory has lived in both Dallas and New Orleans.

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