The
University of Louisiana at Monroe is pleased to join the Louisiana
Department of Labor in its mission to help strengthen the Louisiana
economy by building a well-trained quality workforce. The Incumbent
Worker Training Program and the Workforce Investment Act both offer
funding for programs that support skill development and job advancement.
INCUMBENT WORKER TRAINING PROGRAM
The Incumbent Worker Training Program (IWTP) is designed to benefit
business and industry by assisting with existing employees' skill
development and by increasing employee productivity and company growth.
This is expected to result in the creation of new jobs, the retention
of jobs that may otherwise have been eliminated, and an increase in
wages for the trained workers.
Business and government act in partnership with training providers
to ensure a properly trained workforce and a consistent supply of
employees with the skills necessary for company growth and employee
advancement.
The Incumbent Worker Training Program is a partnership between the Louisiana Department of Labor (LDOL),
business and industry, and training providers. The program is funded by
a portion of Unemployment Insurance (UI) tax contributions that is
dedicated solely for customized training. The customized training this
partnership provides produces benefits for:
Employers
- Skilled Workforce
- Increased Productivity
- Increased Profits
- Company Growth
- Reduced Turnover/Employee Retention
Trainees
- Increased Job Opportunities
- Increased Wages
- Job Retention
- Self-esteem Enhancement
For more information regarding possible training through the
Incumbent Training Program at ULM, please contact Mrs. Georgia
Sanderson, IWTP Director, at 342-3023.
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT FUNDING
The Division of Continuing Education for the University of Louisiana
at Monroe offers online certificate programs through Gatlin Education
Services, a recognized provider of online workforce development
programs to colleges and universities. The following programs have been
approved by the Louisiana Department of Labor for Workforce Investment
Act funding:
- Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding
($1995, 300 hours)
- Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist
($1995, 240 hours)
- Advanced Coding for the Physician’s Office
($1395, 80 hours)
- Advanced Hospital Coding and CCS Prep
($1695, 80 hours)
- AutoCAD 2007
($1995, 150 hours)
- Bookkeeping the Easy Way with Quickbooks
($1695, 140 hours)
- Certified Bookkeeper Program
($1795, 80 hours)
- eBusiness
($1995, 200 hours)
- Graphic Design Certificate
($1495, 80 hours)
- Help Desk Analyst: Tier 1 Support Specialist
($1495, 80 hours)
- Medical Transcription Certificate
($1595, 240 hours)
- Microsoft Office Specialist 2003
($1595, 120 hours)
- Paralegal Certificate
($1795, 225 hours)
- Pharmacy Technician
($1795, 240 hours)
- Project Management Course
($1495, 40 hours)
- Records Management
($1395, 80 hours)
- Six Sigma, Greenbelt
($1895, 100 hours)
- Travel Agent Training
($1595, 200 hours)
- Veterinary Assistant
($1795, 240 hours)
Interested individuals should contact one of the following offices
for information regarding eligibility for Workforce Investment Act
funding:
Ouachita Parish: Ouachita Career Center at 1301 Hudson Lane, Monroe, Louisiana; 318-362-5111
Franklin Parish: Winnsboro Job Center at 209B Fair Avenue, Winnsboro, Louisiana; 318-435-5687
Union Parish: Union Workforce Center, 303-B East Water Street, Farmerville, Louisiana; 318-368-9606
Once declared eligible, the next contact should be to the ULM Division of Continuing Education for registration information.