Richard Nelson Outlines Workforce Vision as New Leader of Louisiana Community & Technical College System

Louisiana’s workforce landscape is shifting fast, and newly appointed Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) President Richard Nelson says the state must be ready to meet the moment. After two years leading major tax reform efforts at the Department of Revenue, Nelson is stepping into a role he calls “critical to Louisiana’s future” — equipping residents with the skills needed to compete for tens of thousands of new jobs heading to the state.