Nunez Community College has announced that it will procure an LNG hands-on training unit valued at nearly $1 million to expand the Process Technology (PTEC) program at its Chalmette campus with LNG-specific, industry-aligned instruction, reports Biz New Orleans.
With U.S. Department of Labor authorization now in place, the acquisition is moving forward under the Strengthening Community Colleges Round 4 (SCC4) grant awarded to the Greater New Orleans Infrastructure Partnership (GNOIP), a consortium that includes Nunez, Delgado Community College, Northshore Technical Community College, and River Parishes Community College. The GNOIP aims to modernize equipment and curricula in advanced manufacturing, transportation, construction, maritime logistics and energy.
“This investment puts world-class LNG technology within reach of our students and faculty,” says Dr. Tina Tinney, Chancellor of Nunez Community College. “The new trainer will allow us to simulate the full LNG production environment so graduates are work-ready on day one for high-demand operator roles across Louisiana’s growing LNG industry.” Read more.
