Workforce and Career Training

River Parishes Community College’s (RPCC) Workforce Division provides strategic training and development for business and industry in the river parishes region. We offer customized programs designed to optimize training, meet performance goals, and achieve targeted outcomes.

Our Workforce Development Division offers short-term courses and programs that allow individuals to enhance their skills or earn industry-based certifications. Whether you're starting a new career, changing careers, or updating your current skills, these programs provide the tools and credentials needed to quickly enter the workforce.

RPCC partners with global corporations to provide customized training, open enrollment courses, and professional seminars in areas such as welding, industry, computer science, information technology, healthcare, and more.

For more information, contact Frankie Foster at 985-248-8504 or [email protected].

Workforce Open Enrollment Classes:

RPCC has four campus locations. Check out the workforce open enrollment classes available at a campus near you! Click on the campus below to see courses available at each location. 

Interested in Tuition Assistance?

You may be eligible for financial assistance for short-term classes through your local unemployment office. Click on your parish of residence below to apply for assistance.

Nurse Aide Testing

River Parishes Community College (RPCC) recognizes the need to facilitate certification testing for individuals who have completed approved Nurse Aide Training (NAT) programs or have followed other Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) approved alternate routes. This policy outlines RPCC's commitment to providing testing services for a diverse range of candidates, including RPCC students, third-party program completers, and individuals eligible for alternate routes as determined by LDH.