Higher education institutions also play a pivotal role in Carencro’s workforce strategy. “We’ve partnered with the University of Louisiana and community colleges to train future workers,” Beduze explains.The deal adds that the Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA) works closely with institutions like the University of Louisiana and South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) to maintain a robust pipeline of workers.“We created a nursing program with SLCC to increase the number of nurses entering our hospital systems,” she says. Job fairs are another crucial element of workforce development.“We hold one big job fair every year in the spring,” Deal mentions, noting strong participation from Carencro businesses seeking talent. Carencro’s strategic location within the nine-parish Acadiana region positions it well to draw employees from Lafayette Parish and surrounding areas. “The level of skills among our employees is constantly being elevated through training programs and educational opportunities,” Deal asserts. LOOKING AHEAD: THE NEXT 18 MONTHS As Carencro progresses, the future holds a roadmap 83 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 08 CARENCRO, LA
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