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SOWELA Technical Community College
 Develop in-demand skills for opportunities in Louisiana’s growing industries!

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SOWELA Technical Community College provides traditional, distance, and lifelong learning experiences and awards associate degrees, technical diplomas, and certificates that empower learners in transfer, career, and technical education to excel as globally competitive citizens.
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SOWELA PROGRAMS OF INTEREST

Find out more about programs offered at SOWELA and discover your future potential with companies in high growth industries. 
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Process Technology (PTEC)
The program prepares individuals to monitor, operate, and maintain equipment used in the processing of raw material into marketable chemical/petrochemical products. It also includes codes and standards, chemical and fire safety, and general plant operations.
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Aviation Maintenance Technology

Aviation Maintenance provides a hands-on learning environment and practical application of aircraft maintenance training. The program is FFA accredited with successful completers earning Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certifications.
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Machine Tool Technology

 The Associate of Applied Science in Machine Tool Technology is designed to prepare students with a practical approach to machining and millwright. The program prepares students to install conveyor systems, connect machinery to power supplies and piping, direct hoisting and setting of machines, and adjust the moving and stationary parts of machines to certain specifications. Students learn to shape metal parts on lathes, grinders, drill presses, milling machines and computer numerical controlled machines.
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5-Axis CNC

Find out more about how Louisiana's partnership with Haas Automation Inc. has allowed for every community and technical college to have their own Haas 5-axis machine.
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SOWELA's Vision

SOWELA Technical Community College models excellence in teaching, training, and service.  ​​​​​​SOWELA's values include Student Success, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, Access, ​​​​​​​and Diversity.
For more information on programs offered at SOWELA call (337) 421-6550 or email onestop@sowela.edu
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