Location: Building D
Phone: 318-678-6015
Staff
Casey Harvill, M.A., Program Manager
Mary Ann Heim, Administrative Assistant III
Natosha Johnson, M.B.A., Program Director, BPCC@NSU
Jennifer Lawrence, Ed.D., C.W.D., Vice Chancellor, External Affairs and Chief of Staff
Zabrina Mack, B.S., Medical Program Manager
Gordon Marshall, M.A., Project Director, LED/Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Technology (CAMET) Grant
Cheryl Wieser, M.A., Director, BPCC Testing Centers
Debbie Woods, B.S., Administrative Assistant III
Shelli Ulrich, B.S., Director, College Transition Programs
VISION: The vision of Workforce Solutions is a community energized and prepared for workforce and personal development, growth, and opportunity.
MISSION: The mission of Workforce Solutions is to provide excellence and innovation in talent development to benefit individuals, employers, and citizens of our region by delivering customized, relevant education and training, offering high-stakes test services, and enhancing access to employability and opportunities for career advancement.
Workforce Solutions offers the following programs and services:
- Customized Training for Employers
- Incumbent Worker Training Program
- Non-Credit Courses
- Professional Development and Job Training
- Computer Training
- Personal Enrichment (Leisure/Recreational)
- Youth
- BPCC Testing Center
- Credit By Examination (CLEP and DSST)
- High School Equivalency Test (HiSET)
- I-9 Verifications
- Industry-Based Certifications and Licensure Exams
- Information Technology Certifications
- National Career Readiness Certificate
- National Paper-Based and Digital Exams
- ParaPro
- Proctoring Services
- ServSafe Manager & Handler Certification
- Workforce Testing
- WorkKeys (including WorkKeys for PTA)
- Certifications, License, and Exam Preparations
- Online Programs
- Program for Successful Employment (PSE)
Policies
Registration
All Individuals taking a Workforce or Continuing Education course must complete a Non-credit Application: https://apply.lctcs.edu/Home/NonCredit?college=BPCC
Refunds
A ninety percent (90%) refund is granted if the request is made three days prior to the beginning of the class. Refunds are not granted on the day a class begins or after it begins. Full refunds are processed when a class is canceled by BPCC.
Books and Supplies
Book lists and supply lists are provided at registration. Books and/or supplies may be purchased at the BPCC bookstore, local vendors, or instructors as indicted on the lists provided.
Parking Permits
Special BPCC parking permits are given to those who register for a non-credit class.
Continuing Education Units
One (1.0) CEU is awarded for every ten (10) contact hours of instruction or training.
Instructors
Instructors for non-credit classes are subject matter experts in the content area that they teach. Instructors must complete an application, provide a résumé, copies of credentials, submit a course proposal and outline for each course.
Customized Training for Employers
Bossier Parish Community College provides businesses with customized workforce training. Options include:
- Computer Software Applications: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, QuickBooks, Adobe Creative Suites, AutoCAD
- Command Spanish: For businesses with Spanish speaking employees and clientele. Learner-friendly workshops are customizable for any industry and require no prior knowledge of Spanish.
- Customer Service Excellence: Customizable for any industry, from frontline representatives to management
- Human Resources Training for Small Businesses: Dos and don’ts of hiring and terminations, job descriptions, developing policy and procedure manuals, employee relations and retention, performance management, employment law basics
- Leadership and Management: Leadership, Performance Management, Delegating, Teambuilding and Communication Skills using Personality and Behavior Profile Systems as a foundation, Influential and Situational Leadership, Functions of Management, Conflict and Stress Resolution
- Lean: Lean is ideal for healthcare, finance, manufacturing, government, or any other type of service or product based industry. Lean concepts and tools include Value, Value Stream, Waste, Equipment Reliability, Continuous flow, Pull production, Continuous improvement, Involvement of people, 5-S, Value Stream Mapping, Quality at the Source, Workplace Organization, TPM, Visual Management, Set-up Reduction, One Piece Flow, Cellular Manufacturing, Standardized Work, Work Balancing, Point of Use Systems, Kanban and Kaizen.
- Safety: HAZWOPER (8, 24, 40), OSHA 10/30 Hour for General Industry and Construction, Fall Protection, Hazard Communication, Electrical Safety, Lock-Out/Tag-Out, PPE Compliance, Confined Space Awareness, Scaffold Safety, Hazardous Communication and Recognition, Hazardous Waste Awareness, Incident Investigation, Emergency Procedures, Trench Safety, Sit-Down and Extended Reach Forklift, Skid Steer Loader, Aerial Lift, Access to Medical Records , American Petroleum Industry Recommended Practice 2D, Crane Operations and Rigging, Medic First Aid, Beginner’s Well Control Practices, H2S Safety and Respiratory Protection, Intro to Upstream Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Operations, Intro to Field Processing of Oil and Gas, Water Survival Skills, Equipment and Techniques
- Sales and Marketing: Sales and Marketing fundamentals and strategies, enhanced sales skills
Incumbent Worker Training Program
Workforce Solutions offers grant writing and management services for Louisiana’s Incumbent Worker Training Program.
The Incumbent Worker Training Program (IWTP) provides qualifying employers with grant funding to train their workforce. The Incumbent Worker Training Program (IWTP), a partnership between the Louisiana Workforce Commission, business and industry and training providers, benefits business and industry by assisting in the skill development of existing employees and thereby increasing employee productivity and growth of the company.
Funding comes from the interest earned on overpayment of federal unemployment insurance and is returned to the employers who pay into the system.
Improvements through training result in:
- Creation of new jobs,
- Retention of jobs that otherwise may have been eliminated, and
- Increase in wages for trained employees.
Who is eligible for IWTP Funds?
- Any business who has operated in Louisiana AND contributed to the state’s Unemployment Insurance System for at least 3 years
- Employers with at least 15 employees to be trained OR could join with other employees in a consortium for similar training
- Employers who exhibit a long-range commitment to employee training
Find out more at www.laworks.net OR call BPCC’s Workforce Solutions at 318-678-6105.
Non-credit Courses
Non-credit courses include professional development and job skills training, certification and license prep courses, and computer training. The Division also offers a wide variety of online classes with partners Ed2Go, The Income Tax School, and other online training providers.
* Non-credit classes are offered in spring, fall and summer semesters:
- Professional Development and Job Training
- Computer Training
- Personal Enrichment
- Certifications, License, and Exam Preparations
- Online Programs
- Customized training
Non-credit programs that may be completed 100% online:
- Accounting and Income Tax in partnership with The Income Tax School
- Ed2Go
- Features:
- More than 350 courses available
- Instructor facilitated
- Two lessons a week for six weeks via Internet (most courses)
- Courses begin monthly
- Tutorials and discussion groups
- Certificate of completion
- Certification prep programs
- Ed-2-Go also includes entry-level career training programs in one-semester; self-paced formats with open enrollment. Fees, books and training materials are included.
- Programs include:
- Certificate Programs
- Computers for Beginners and Software Applications
- Personal Enrichment
- Professional Development
OFFICE LOCATION: Northwestern State University, Kyser, Hall Room 114
PHONE: 318-357-5399
Fax: 318-357-4627
STAFF
Natosha Johnson, MBA, Program Director
Email: njohnson@bpcc.edu or johnsonn@nsula.edu
Mission Statement
The mission of BPCC@NSU is to provide community college courses to the students of North Central Louisiana and surrounding areas who do not directly admit to a Louisiana university from high school and to prepare these students for successful admissions to a four-year institution of their choice.
Program Requirements:
- Immunization record and/or exemption form
- Proof of selective service registration
- (male ages 18-25 only)
- After completing BPCC@NSU program, students can choose to continue education at NSU, continue education at BPCC in Bossier City, or continue education at another community college or four-year institution.
- BPCC@NSU students are required to complete developmental courses with a C or higher grade, and complete 18 college credit hours including English 101 and Math 102 with a 2.0 average. (excluding developmental grades)
- BPCC@NSU courses are taught on the Natchitoches campus with some online courses required.
Certified Nurse Assistant
The CNA program prepares individuals to work with long-term care patients, such as those in nursing homes and those receiving home healthcare. The program provides approximately 170 hours of instruction, including medical terminology, healthcare safety, patient care lecture, patient care studies and clinicals.
Upon successful completion of the program, the student will receive a certificate of completion and be recognized as a Certified Nurse Assistant in the state of Louisiana. The student must complete all coursework with a grade of “C” and score at least 70% on the final exam to successfully complete the program. Textbooks are required.
Students completing the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program at Bossier Parish Community College may take challenge exams for ALHT 109 and/or BLGY 110 . If students successfully complete the challenge exams, they will not be required to enroll in ALHT 109 and/or BLGY 110 to earn the Technical Competency Area in ECG/Telemetry Technician.
Admission Requirements:
- High school diploma, Louisiana High School Equivalency, or pass a proficiency exam
- Required immunizations
- Proof of health insurance
- Physical examination
- Application to the program
- Background check is required for enrollment
Food Safety Certification
The Louisiana Office of Public Health, Sanitarian Services, has approved BPCC as a provider for the Food Safety Certification course. The course covers safe food handling techniques, prevention of food borne illnesses, sanitary facilities and equipment, reducing liability, training and supervision of employees. Participants must pass a written exam before applying with the State for the Food Safety Certificate, which must be displayed in the food service establishment and renewed every five years.
NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research)
NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) Craft Training is offered at BPCC. NCCER is a nationally recognized, standardized craft skill training program that provides students with industry-recognized credentials and national portability of skills.
NCCER Carpentry: Level 1
Carpentry Fundamentals Level 1 Modules include Orientation to the Trade, Building Materials, Fasteners, and Adhesives, Hand and Power Tools, Introduction to Construction Drawings, Specifications, and Layout, Floor Systems, Wall Systems, Ceiling Joist and Roof Framing, Basic Stair Layout, and Introduction to Building Envelope Systems.
NCCER Carpentry: Level 2
Carpentry Level 2 Modules include Commercial Drawings, Roofing Applications, Thermal and Moisture Protection, Exterior Finishing, Cold-Formed Steel Framing, Drywall Installation, Drywall Finishing, Doors and Door Hardware, Suspended Ceilings, Window, Door, Floor and Ceiling Trim, Cabinet Installation and Cabinet Fabrication.
Notary Public Exam Preparation
This course, open to registered Louisiana voters, prepares one to take the state Notary Public examination.
OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Certification Construction and General Industry
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Education
This 90-hour pre-licensing program is approved by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission (Cert. No. 0220) and is a prerequisite for the State License Examination. The requirements for a real estate salesperson license in Louisiana are: you must be at least 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or Louisiana High School Equivalency, successfully complete 90-hours of approved education courses, pass the real estate salesperson licensing exam and be sponsored by a licensed Louisiana real estate broker and provide Errors and Omissions Insurance prior to license issuance.
Private Investigator License Prep
The 40-hour private investigation training is offered with approval from the Louisiana State Board of Private Investigator Examiners. The training prepares one to take the state private investigator exam, which BPCC offers through the State Board at the completion of training. One must complete the training, pass the exam, and be employed by a licensed agency to obtain a private investigator license.
Fiber Optics Technician Certifications
- Certified Fiber Optics Technician (CFOT): This introductory fiber optic tech course is designed for anyone interested in becoming a Certified Fiber Optic Technician. This Fiber Optic Training combines theory and 85% hands-on activities to prepare the student to take the CFOT (Certified Fiber Optic Technician) test that is sanctioned by the FOA (Fiber Optics Association). The certification exam will be given and graded on the final class day. This course also introduces the student to industry standards governing FTTD (Fiber To The Desk), FTTH (Fiber To The Home), and Distribution Cabling. Students will learn how to identify fiber types, recognize various connectors used in fiber installation; and install, terminate, splice, and properly test installed fiber cable to existing standards. This program explores the history and future of fiber optics and fiber optics capabilities, and basic testing and troubleshooting. Anyone interested in becoming a Certified Fiber Optics Technician should attend this class.
- Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Testing & Maintenance (CFOS/T): This program is designed to offer advanced training to anyone involved with the testing and maintenance of fiber optics networks. A focal point in the program is to offer a general, easy to understand approach to fiber optics testing standards with little theory and considerable hands on activities. This comprehensive program explains the variety of testing standards, equipment and technological approaches used in fiber network testing and splicing and how to choose among them. This 85% hands-on course explores the overall spectrum of testing and maintenance of single-mode fiber optics networks and provides a detailed overview and demonstration of various pieces of equipment used in testing and maintenance. Subject matter includes a detailed study of ANSI/TIA/EIA-526-(7)A, OTDR fundamentals and uses, OTDR vs. Insertion Loss Testing, Return Loss Testing, and Attenuation testing using the Power Source and Light Meter. **Prerequisite Required.
- Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Splicing (CFOS/S): This program Splicing Specialist Training includes a complete PowerPoint presentation explaining the importance of high-performance splicing and further details the points necessary to achieve these splices. The depth of this presentation is much greater than most textbooks and provides background information about splicing that is very important to the student. An overview of OTDR functions and trace understanding is also provided during this presentation. 85% hands-on classroom activities will provide training in both fusion and mechanical splicing of either single or multi-mode fiber optic cables. Inside or outside plant fiber optic cable types will be utilized at instructor’s discretion during these hands-on sessions along with fiber optics enclosures and splice trays. The student will be responsible for successfully making and testing both mechanical and fusion splices. In addition to the basic splicing activities outlined above, the student will further be required to correctly and efficiently install spliced fibers into splice trays and enclosures. The student will further be required to achieve a splice loss of less than 0.15 dB for all splices and demonstrate proficiency in interpretation of splice loss using OTDR splice traces. **Prerequisite Required.
- Certified Fiber Optics Specialist Outside Plant (CFOS/O): This fiber optic specialist course is for students who will be directly involved with installing Outside Plant (OSP) Fiber Optics Cabling. This course introduces the student to industry standards governing the installation, testing, and troubleshooting of OSP fiber optics cable - used in the Outside Plant Rugged Environment. Students will learn how to properly identify OSP fiber cabling types, recognize various outside plant closures used in OSP fiber installation, install, prepare, terminate, splice, and thoroughly test and troubleshoot installed OSP fiber cable to existing standards. Hands-on activities include both mechanical and fusion splicing. **Prerequisite Required.
- Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Fiber to Home (CFOS/H): This Fiber To The Home Specialist course is a comprehensive program to introduce the fiber optics technician to Fiber to the Home architectures being utilized, advantages and disadvantages of each and types of components necessary to complete a FTTH fiber segment. Upon completion of this course, the student will be familiar with why FTTH is being implemented today, including technical, marketing, and financial justifications. The student will further be familiar with the technical details and attributes of specialized FTTH components such as: splitters/couplers and wavelength-division multiplexers and the requirements for cables, connectors, splices, and associated hardware. FTTH design and installation requirements will be discussed in detail. The student will be able to successfully install, test, troubleshoot, and maintain FTTH links as a result of real world, hands-on training sessions. **Prerequisite Required.
**Prerequisite: FOA CFOT Course. As of January 1, 2015, the student MUST have successfully passed the basic CFOT course within the preceding 12 months or have renewed their FOA membership within that time frame prior to attending the CFOS/T, CFOS/S, and/or the CFOS/O FOA Specialist courses offered by BDI Datalynk. There are no exceptions. Students are encouraged to register for all courses being offered at the individual locations with the understanding that the CFOT is the prerequisite for all other courses and it must be successfully completed first prior to attending any of the other specialist courses.
BPCC Testing Center
BPCC Location
Building D-203
Barksdale Air Force Base Location
Education Building Room 101
Phone: 318-678-6002
Email: testing@bpcc.edu
STAFF
Eddy Presley, Testing Coordinator
Cheryl Wieser, Director
BPCC’s Testing Center is a high-stakes testing center that provides services for the workforce, BPCC students, students attending other colleges, individuals earning their high school equivalency test (HiSET), and members of the military. Test services include HiSET (Louisiana’s High School Equivalency Test), industry-based certifications and licensure exams, information technology certifications, I-9 verifications, credit by examination, distance education exam proctoring, and delivery of national paper-based exams.
An exam delivery fee is charged and an appointment is required for all services. For many tests, registration is through BPCC’s online registration. To schedule an appointment for these tests, go to www.bpcc.edu, click Community, click Testing Center, then follow the instructions to schedule an appointment for the various tests that are offered. Appointments should be cancelled or rescheduled at least 24 hours in advance. For some tests, registration is completed and fees paid at websites provided by testing companies such as Pearson VUE, Castle/Scantron, ParaPro, and Performance Assessment Network (PAN/PSI). Find more information, email testing@bpcc.edu or call 318-678-6002. Be sure to follow all instructions in the Acknowledgements section of online registration system and the instructions provided by the various testing companies.
BPCC Barksdale Air Force Base National Test Center
BPCC’s BAFB National Test Center delivers DANTES-funded CLEP and DSST exams to eligible members of the military, self-pay CLEP and DSST exams to military dependents and others with Base access, and delivery of CLEP and DSST exams to veterans and others eligible for reimbursement. Distance education exam proctoring and WorkKeys assessments are also available in the National Test Center. To register online for a DANTES-funded or self-pay CLEP or DSST exam, or to schedule a distance education proctoring exam appointment or WorkKeys assessments, go to www.bpcc.edu, click Community, click Testing Center, then follow the instructions to schedule a CLEP, DSST, Distance Education Proctoring or WorkKeys appointment. For more information email testing@bpcc.edu or call 318-678-6002. Be sure to follow all instructions in the Acknowledgements section of online registration system and all instructions provided by the various testing companies.
The National Test Center is an authorized Pearson VUE Test Center. To register, go to www.pearsonvue.com/military.
HiSET is Louisiana’s high school equivalency test. It replaced the paper-based GED on January 1, 2014. At least eleven states use the HiSET exam as a high school equivalency credential. BPCC’s College Transition Program offers free classes for those who are interested in attending classes to prepare for the HiSET. For more information about HiSET classes, call 318-678-6326.
There is a paper-based version of HiSET, and there is also a computer-based version of HiSET. For more information about Louisiana’s requirements to take the HiSET exam, or to schedule an exam, contact www.hiset.ets.org or call 1-855-694-4738 for assistance. There are special requirements for testers under the age of 19. Be sure to read all information provided to make sure you understand age requirements, identification requirements, and other procedures that must be followed. If you don’t bring the correct identification or the authorization form (required for testers under age 19), you will not be allowed to test..
Workforce Testing
Through contracts with various testing companies, BPCC’s Testing Center delivers many national industry-based certification and licensure exams. Appointments are generally made through the individual testing company. For more information, contact the BPCC Testing Center.
- Castle/Scantron
- Certification Partners
- Certiport
- Comira
- CompTIA
- EC Council
- I-9 Verifications (PAN/PSI)
- Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors
- Manufacturing Skills Standards Council
- Microsoft
- NOCTI Business Solutions
- ParaPro
- Pearson VUE
- Performance Assessment Network (PAN/PSI)
- North American Process Technology Alliance
- ServSafe Food Safety Manager Certification (Test Only)
- WorkKeys
Credit by Examination
Earning credit for the knowledge you’ve gained through work or military experience, independent study, or other sources is a fast and inexpensive way for many students to complete their college degree. BPCC’s Testing Center offers credit by examination exams to BPCC students, the general public, high school students and members of the military who are eligible for DANTES-funded testing.
BPCC’s Testing Center offers many exams that are accepted at BPCC for college credit. Exams and test services include Internet and Computing Core (IC3), Microsoft Office Specialist, CompTIA, College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), DANTES Subject Standardized Test (DSST), Microsoft, Cisco, EC Council, Java, and Manufacturing Skills Standards Council, Nocti Business Solutions, and others. For complete information about credit by examination options, BPCC students should review the Prior Learning Assessment Matrix.
Proctoring Services
As a member of the Consortium of College Testing Centers (CCTC), BPCC’s Testing Center provides proctoring services for non-BPCC students according to the standards set by the National College Testing Association. We monitor testers by manual observation and through multi-camera Audio/Visual recording. Let us know if you need the following:
- Proctoring for distance education exam
- Proctoring for professional licensure and certification exams for individuals or groups
- Off-campus proctoring for groups
Appointments are necessary. Students are responsible for following all instructions given by their instructor and by the BPCC’s Testing Center. A non-refundable proctor fee payable to BPCC is charged depending on the length of the proctored exam. The cost of a two-hour exam is $30. To ensure that BPCC’s Testing Center can deliver your exam within your testing window, contact the Testing Center as soon as you know that you need to schedule a proctoring appointment and discuss your proctoring needs. To ensure that your exam has arrived, contact the Testing Center at least 24 hours before your scheduled appointment to confirm that your exam has arrived.
To register online go to www.bpcc.edu, Click Community, click Testing Center, then follow the instructions to schedule a Distance Education Proctoring exam.
The Student Exam Center located in Building E Room 121 is available for BPCC students who need to have an exam proctored. The phone number is 318-678-6346.
National Paper-Based and Digital Exams
BPCC’s Testing Center delivers national paper-based exams and digital exams on fixed test dates that are scheduled throughout the year.
Information about the Law School Admission Test is found at www.lsac.org, and information about the Graduate Record Examination Subject Tests is found at www.ets.org/gre.
Location: Building L
STAFF
Gordon Marshall, Project Director
Josh Wheat, Project Developer, Research, Sales and Marketing
CAMET Objective
The objective of the CAMET team is to provide High Quality Training Services focused on employee development and improving our customer’s productivity, enhancing employee job satisfaction and enabling growth. These training services are primarily focused on technical development but also include personal and professional development.
Note: This initiative is funded through an LED grant intended to improve training capabilities and help stimulate growth for Industry in the local area.
Customers
- Students that are looking to improve their employable skills and capabilities in order to access new opportunities for employment and advancement.
- Our target Industrial customer base are Manufacturing, Technology and General Industry (including warehousing and logistics) clients. We will leverage existing course content and materials and customize it to accommodate the specific need. This may entail site training or on-line training and using the BPCC campus CAMET facility as hands-on and additional training.
Solutions
- Pre-employment training for Industrial Employment
- On-line Technical Training tailored to specific needs
- On-site or on campus Labs for Hands-on skill enhancement
- Customized Solutions for Employers
- Professional Development for technicians, engineers, supervisors and managers
Value Impact
- Improvement of potential student population for technical training
- Enhancement of employee skills leading to higher wages
- Service to Local Businesses to enhance productivity and reduce turnover
- Improvement of the local business capabilities (expansion)
- Attraction of additional business to the area
Affiliations
- Manufacturer Managers Council (MMC)
- Louisiana Economic Development (LED)
- Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana (MEPOL)
- North Louisiana Economic Partnership (NLEP)
- Local businesses and professional organizations (GBCofC, GBDEF)
Find out more information by visiting the CAMET website https://www.bpcc.edu/continuing-education/industry-training.
Program for Successful Employment
Location D-110
STAFF
Bobbie Brown, Transition Specialist
Wardena Jenkins, Transition Coordinator
Karen Ward, Administrative Coordinator III
Through the Program for Successful Employment (PSE), Bossier Parish Community College offers vocational training for people with Significant Disabilities. While targeting student strengths and interests, PSE provides flexible and innovative instruction in the essential and technical skills needed to obtain and maintain employment. Our students are willing to learn and able to work!
Find out more information by visiting the PSE website https://www.bpcc.edu/pse.
College Transition Programs
Location: D-145
Phone: 318-678-6326
STAFF
Shelli Ulrich, Director
Justin Tison, Assistant Director
Amanda Reese, Program Assistant
Karen Ward, Administrative Coordinator III
Stephen Chisley, Adult Education Enrollment Coordinator
Mark Hux, English Language Services (ELS) Coordinator/English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor
Maria Soto Torres, Spanish Program Coordinator/Instructor
Daniel Atkinson, Instructor
Kip Lyles, Instructor
Jacqueline McMichael, Instructor
Lee Anne Moore, Instructor
Tanja Peoples, Instructor
Abby Rubel, Instructor
Linda Sandifer, Instructor
Gwendolyn Vaughn, Instructor
The College Transition Programs department provides instruction, college and career readiness training, and support to local residents seeking skills and credentials for a better quality of life. The knowledge and professional skills gained within our programs enable participants to succeed in post-secondary education and in the global job market.
Find more information go to https://www.bpcc.edu/college-transition-programs.
College and Career Readiness
Students can prepare for college level English and math courses in an effort to avoid placement in developmental courses (ie Math 097, 098; English 098, 099; Reading 099).
High School Equivalency courses are available in English, Spanish, and online. For your convenience, classes are offered morning and evening at multiple locations, including:
Bossier Parish Community College, 6220 E. Texas St., D-145, Bossier City, LA 71111
Shreve Memorial Library, 424 E. Texas St, 3rd floor, Shreveport, LA 71101
Common Ground Learning Center, 6725 Southern Ave., Shreveport, LA 71106
English Language Services
This program provides instruction toward becoming more proficient in the English language so that students may be successful in the classroom, the workplace, and other social surroundings where English is used.
The ELS program at BPCC offers English classes for beginning, intermediate and advanced level students. The classes emphasize the language, culture, and study skills needed to be successful in the American college classroom and beyond.
Enrollment is each Friday, with the exception of holidays, at 8:30am and the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm
Sessions run every eight weeks, according to the following schedule:
August-October January- March
October-December March-May
Find more information call 318-678-6326.
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