Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College (NLTCC) recently partnered with Goodwill Industries and ABM to host a two-day industrial floor cleaning class at the Shreveport campus, providing participants with technical training and valuable life skills.
The first day focused on practical techniques such as floor stripping, polishing, and buffing. On the second day, students enhanced their soft skills by exploring the “3 R’s” – Are you reliable, relatable, and relevant? They also operated buffing machines and learned about the wide range of educational opportunities available at NLTCC.
Participants also met with staff from Student Services and Financial Aid, learned the importance of earning a HiSET, and toured the campus to explore its programs while connecting with instructors. One student summed up the experience, saying, “I’m in the right place this time.”
The success of this class would not have been possible without the dedication of Kevin Bounds from Diversity Cleaning Supplier, who both taught the course and played a key role in organizing it. NLTCC would also like to extend its thanks to Albert Dyer, Goodwill Career Coach; Chris Clark from ABM; and Goodwill representatives Patrice Bookman and Janola Gilliam for their valuable contributions.
We are grateful to these partners for their commitment to empowering students and creating pathways to new opportunities. To learn more about NLTCC programs and upcoming Workforce training, visit www.nltcc.edu.
About NLTCC:
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is a public institution of higher education that provides high-quality academic, workforce training, and transfer opportunities through the delivery of associate degrees, technical diplomas, and certificates that inspire students to enter today’s competitive global workforce.