SOWELA Technical Community College Prepares Southwest Louisiana for Future Jobs

Dr. Neil Aspinwall, chancellor of SOWELA Technical Community College, joins Mornings With Brian Haldane to discuss how the college prepares Southwest Louisiana for continued economic growth. Aspinwall highlights SOWELA’s workforce training programs, its four campuses, and its focus on high-demand careers in industries such as LNG, aviation, healthcare, manufacturing, and industrial technology. He also discusses the college’s role in preparing workers for new opportunities connected to SpaceX and other major investments across the region. The conversation also covers SOWELA’s recovery following the devastating 2020 hurricane season, its partnership with ExxonMobil, and a $225,000 investment supporting the Oakdale campus and STEM education. Aspinwall says SOWELA will continue adapting its programs to meet the needs of employers and students across Southwest Louisiana.