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Read and celebrate the corporatioare providing generous support toBPCC and ENCANA Partnership Honored In Washington Ceremony(L-R)- Stephanie Rogers and Sandra “Tootie” Guy of BPCC;Susan Thompson and Don McClure of Encana; Chancellor JimHenderson, Linda Sonnier and Lisa Wheeler also of BPCC.Nominated by Bossier Parish Community College officialsfor its continued support of the oil & gas programs atthe College, Encana Oil and Gas (USA) Inc. received the2011 Volunteer for Business/Industry Campus ImpactAward from the Council for Resource Development. DonMcClure, vice president, Government & StakeholderRelations, accepted the award on behalf of Encana at theCampus Impact Awards ceremony in Washington, D.C.,on Nov. 11.technology for North Louisiana. The new program was aresponse to the tremendous increase in job opportunitiescreated by the exploration and increasing significance of thisenergy discovery. With Encana’s subject matter expertise,BPCC was able to develop the Oil and Gas TechnologyProgram to prepare students for careers in the oil and gasindustry in occupations that require less than a four-yearengineer degree but more than a high school diploma. Thetwo year degree is the only one of its kind in the region foroil and gas technician level training and certifications.The Encana-BPCC partnership will help ensure thecontinued growth of the regional economy and providecitizens with access to education leading to quality careers.BPCC Chancellor Jim Henderson recently underscored thelong-term value of this collaboration between Encana andthe College: “These training programs will not only benefitthe recipients, but also the communities they may one dayserve. We want people to look at this region as being so richin human talent that they want to be here or they want togrow here. It is an investment in the parish, and it is aninvestment to these individuals.” §In 2009, BPCC partnered with Encana Corporation tocreate a new degree and certificate program in oil and gasCox donates $5,000 to BRCC’s Small Business Training CenterBaton Rouge Community College’s (BRCC) Small Business Training Center (SBTC)received a donation of $5,000 from Cox Communications in support of its program,the SBTC Student Incubator Project @ BRCC. The program provides students withan opportunity to increase their experience and skills in entrepreneurship through24 | Moves Magazine
Donors Making a Difference!ns and individuals throughout our state whoour colleges through their local foundations.Fletcher Technical Community College Celebrates 60 Yearsequipment for the new building, expanding scholarshipsopportunities for students and assisting the College inmeeting programmatic needs of its existing programs.Governor Bobby Jindal (center) and LCTCS System PresidentDr. Joe D. May (center right) along with other community leaders,celebrate the groundbreaking for the new 90,000 square footmain campus for Fletcher Technical Community College.As Fletcher Technical Community College celebratedits 60 th Anniversary in 2011, the Fletcher Foundationgeared up for a year-long celebration starting with agroundbreaking ceremony on January 13 th with guestspeaker, Governor Bobby Jindal. The new 90,000 squarefoot main campus is well underway with a completiondate scheduled for June 2012. At the groundbreaking, theFoundation’s largest donor to date, BP America, donated$250,000 to kick off the 60 th Anniversary Campaign. TheFletcher Foundation’s 60th Anniversary Campaign wasdeveloped to raise $600,000 to assist Fletcher TechnicalCommunity College in purchasing state-of-the-artFollowing the groundbreaking, was a series of eventsincluding the Women in History Event with guest speaker,former Governor Kathleen Blanco, and the Spring Flingco-hosted with the Student Government Association. The2011 events culminated with the Foundation hostingFletcher’s 60 th Anniversary Gala and Silent Auction tocommemorate all the people throughout the College’shistory that helped transform the College over the years.One of the guest speakers at the gala was former GovernorEdwin Edwards, who, during his second term as Governorappropriated over $2.3 million to assist in the expansionof the existing campus on St. Charles Street. In addition,the Fletcher Foundation Board of Directors presentedChancellor Travis Lavigne with a painting to thank andrecognize Mr. Lavigne for his 40 years of service anddedication to the community and to the College.This was a very exciting year for Fletcher TechnicalCommunity College and the Fletcher Foundation. Bythe end of November, the Foundation raised more than$429,000 toward the 60 th Anniversary Goal and anticipatesmeeting its goal before the campaign ends next summerwith the grand opening of the new campus. §professional development courses, all while providingquality office space, computer and telecommunicationsservices, access to marketing/financial planning, andmentorship opportunities from business professionals. TheSBTC Student Incubator Project @ BRCC is part of thecollege’s efforts to contribute to the growth and success ofLouisiana through education that fosters the developmentof new business and commercial opportunities. §Moves Magazine | 25
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