By Kelsey Meshell | NLTCC
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College (NLTCC) proudly held its Spring 2024 Graduation Ceremony on May 16th at the Bossier Civic Center. Among the 156 graduates, seven high school students attained a Certificate of Technical Studies or Technical Diploma along with graduating from high school.
The dual enrollment graduates include:
Arcadia High School: Jordaun Pringle (Welding Technical Diploma)
Ringgold High School: Zyon Bell (Industrial Maintenance Technology Technical Diploma) – Summa Cum Laude
University View Academy: Kamden Gandy (Welding Technical Diploma) – Magna Cum Laude
Ringgold High School: J’bari Adams (Welding Technical Diploma)
Ringgold High School: Kuravion Manning (Heavy Equipment Vehicle Operator Certificate of Technical Studies) – Magna Cum Laude
Saline High School: Max Kaiser (Heavy Equipment Vehicle Operator Certificate of Technical Studies) – Magna Cum Laude
Word of God Academy: Joshua Ratliff (Automotive Technology Technical Diploma)
Dual enrollment provides high school students with the opportunity to take college-level courses, enriching their education and accelerating the completion of career and technical education certificates, diplomas, or degrees. The benefits of dual enrollment extend beyond academic acceleration. It allows students to explore potential career paths and engage in more rigorous coursework than what is typically available in high school. This head start in higher education can make a significant difference in a student’s future academic and career success.
High school students aged 16 and older interested in dual enrollment with NLTCC should contact their school counselor for more information. Dual Enrollment is an excellent opportunity for motivated students to get a jumpstart on their college education while still in high school.