By Kelsey Meshell | NLTCC
NLTCC recently hosted an intensive four-week plumbing training program for high school students from Bossier and Airline High School. The program offered a blend of classroom theory and hands-on activities, preparing students for future careers as plumbing technicians.
Throughout the training, students learned essential skills, including workplace safety and OSHA regulations. They also acquired knowledge about basic hand tools and their usage, power tools and their usage, basic valves, pipe fitting, and plumbing concepts. The program concluded with a visit to the Plumbing Warehouse LCR in Shreveport and a tour of an active plumbing job site to provide a real-world look into the industry.
This four-week program is part of an exciting initiative to introduce plumbing training to Northwest Louisiana. NLTCC is also launching a new Plumbing program in partnership with the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of Louisiana (PHCCLA), with classes starting August 12th.
A career in plumbing offers numerous benefits, especially in Louisiana, where plumbers are in high demand. By 2028, more than 114,500 workers will be needed. The average technician’s salary in Louisiana exceeds $54,620, with benefits. It’s a stable career with excellent job security, competitive wages, and opportunities for advancement. With the skills and credentials gained from NLTCC’s program, graduates will be well-equipped to enter this rewarding field.
If you are interested in learning more about the Plumbing Program at NLTCC or the available financial aid opportunities, visit https://bit.ly/NLTCCPlumbing for more information or call 318.676.7811 to speak to a member of the student services team.
