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Delgado Maritime and Industrial Training Center Awarded Regional Development Grant
October 20, 2017
The Delta Regional Authority and Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, together with their federal and local-based partners, today announced $3.3 million in new DRA investments to strengthen Louisiana's infrastructure, workforce and economy. DRA's investments will support public and private partnerships and bring a total of $9.5 million in new investments to Louisiana. The Delgado Community College Maritime, Fire, Radar & Industrial Training Facility will receive $200,000 from the DRA to better serve the maritime transportation, petroleum and petrochemical industries and meet new safety standards. The Delgado project will result in a completely renovated fire field to meet the future demands of those industries across the Delta.
Delgado Enters New Partnership to Help Students Earn a Four-Year Degree
October 17, 2017
Delgado Community College and The University of Alabama (UA) are launching a unique partnership to help students complete a four-year degree. Delgado is the first college outside of Alabama to participate in the University's Bama Link program.
Delgado's Technical Skills Expo Exposes New Orleans Students To In-Demand Career Options
October 13, 2017
Delgado Community College will host its fourth Technical Skills Expo (TSE) on Monday, Oct. 16 and Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the Jefferson Campus, located at 5200 Blair Dr. in Metairie. The expo, sponsored by Chevron, aims to introduce high school students to high-wage and high-demand occupations in the Southern Region.
Delgado Students to Receive Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships
October 12, 2017
The Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) is designating $59,000 to cover the international and local membership fees of 900 prospective Phi Theta Kappa members attending system colleges including Delgado Community College.
Delgado Theatre Production 'Seascape' Rescheduled Oct. 11 - 13
October 09, 2017
The Delgado Community College Theatre Program announces rescheduled performances of their latest production, "Seascape"by Edward Albee, winner of the 1975 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for best play.