Oct 26, 2025  
WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS & CAREER PATHWAYS 
    
WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS & CAREER PATHWAYS

POLICIES & PROCEDURES


 

GENERAL INFORMATION 

Workforce Solutions delivers advanced, flexible training to keep Louisiana’s workforce competitive and the economy thriving. Through partnerships with businesses, chambers, and workforce systems, we create customized programs that meet industry needs.

Explore our evolving course offerings in the Non-Credit Course Schedules or request tailored training for your organization. Contact us today to discover solutions that drive success!

 

CANCELED OR POSTPONED CLASSES

A class may be canceled if minimum enrollment is not met. Every effort is made to notify students when a class is canceled. A full refund is automatically processed and students usually receive a refund check within four weeks.

Once a course begins and a postponement is necessary, the instructor will call the students and reschedule the class, unless weather is the cause. If BPCC classes are canceled because of hazardous weather, Continuing Education classes will not meet. If the class is short-term, we will reschedule. If it is long-term, the instructor will make arrangements to make up the missed information.

 

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Bossier Parish Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, qualified disability, marital status, veteran’s status, or sexual orientation in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of its operations. Bossier Parish Community College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

EQUITY/COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR
Teri Bashara, Director of Human Resources
Building A
318.678.6040

 

BOOKS & SUPPLIES

Books are usually available at the college bookstore. Check the schedule to find out if books are required for your class. Instructors occasionally suggest supplies or books not noted on the schedule or included in the registration fee.

Supply lists are given at registration or on the first night of class. In some cases, supplies will be purchased from the instructor or included in the registration fee.

 

FERPA

In accordance with the Family Education Rights & Privacy Act of 1974 (PL 93-380) as amended (PL568, Buckley Amendment), students have the right to inspect and review their official education records. As provided by law, the College may release directory information unless the student requests must be made to the Continuing Education Office at time of registration. Other than directory information, no information may be released without the signed consent of the student. No information will be released by phone.

For more information, consult the BPCC Student Handbook

 

REFUND POLICY

100% refunds will only be given if requested before a class starts or if it’s cancelled by the Workforce Solutions department.
No refunds will be issued if a class has already started.

 

FEES

Fees may be paid by cash, check, or credit card. Service charge on checks returned by a bank is $25.

 

CODE OF CONDUCT

Community Workforce students are expected to comply with Bossier Parish Community College’s code of conduct for students.

 

DRESS CODE

Although Bossier Parish Community College does not have an official policy concerning dress code, the students, faculty, and staff of the College take pride in exhibiting an appropriate and professional appearance while on campus and while representing the College. Therefore, all BPCC students are expected to dress in an appropriate manner while on campus, while in the classroom, and while representing the College within the community.

Additionally, individuals seeking manufacturing training must comply with all safety guidelines, which includes the use of personal protective equipment. 

 

PLA

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) offers students the opportunity to earn college credit for knowledge and skills attained through educational or work experience. An official BPCC Prior Leaning Matrix is found online (https://www.bpcc.edu/academics/prior-learning-assessment-matrix).

https://www.bpcc.edu/academics/prior-learning-assessment-matrix

 

DISABILITY SERVICES

Disability Services at Bossier Parish Community College supports equal access to education by coordinating accommodations and services for students with documented disabilities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the office facilitates appropriate academic adjustments and serves as a liaison between students and faculty. Medical or psychological documentation is required to determine eligibility.

Bossier Parish Community College does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation in any of its programs, services, activities, or employment practices. The goal of Disability Services is to provide the appropriate academic accommodations and modifications that will make the educational experience of disabled students as rewarding and successful as possible.

Bossier Parish Community College ensures equal opportunity for all qualified students with disabilities.

Categories Include:

  • Physical impairment
  • Sensory impairment (hearing or vision impaired)
  • Specific learning disability
  • Psychiatric/addictive disorders

To begin services, a registered BPCC student must not only provide the Disability Services with proper documentation, but must request assistance. In order to receive special accommodations for standardized tests (ACT), students must make the request at least two weeks in advance of the test date.

Stop by Building F, Room 254, or call 318-678-6511 for an appointment.

  • BPCC employees should contact the HR office if there are any issues.
  • BPCC reserves the right to make changes to its policies, procedures, or services at any time without prior notice.

Contact information

Angie Cao
Coordinator for Section 504 and ADA
Assistant Director of Student Services
318-678-6511
acao@bpcc.edu
F-254

 

CAREER SERVICES

The Career Services Office provides a variety of services designed to assist Bossier Parish Community College students find employment and reach career goals.  This personal and professional growth of our students is attained through improved job search skills, employment, the gathering of career information, and the involvement of the surrounding community.

Kathy Busch
Administrative Coordinator IV
318-678-6084
F-242
kbusch@bpcc.edu

 

HANDSHAKE

Handshake is the modern way college students find jobs - full-time, part-time and internships.  BPCC has partnered with Handshake and you should have a link from the email Career Services Center sent you - click this link to login to Handshake and claim your account.  When you activate your account, your school related information will already be entered into your profile.

If you don’t have an invitation email from your school, try going to the Handshake login page, and search for your school name from the dropdown menu to proceed. Schools are listed in alphabetical order, and only the first 25 are displayed. If your school isn’t included in the dropdown, click in the search box and type in your school name to locate.

Once you’ve selected your school, sign in by either using your school’s provided login option or by entering your .edu email address.

  • Try logging into Handshake using the same User ID and password you use to log on to your school’s website (to check your account or access the library for example). 
  • If you’re unable to login successfully with your school User ID and password, or if you’re an alum, try resetting your password on Handshake (using your school email address as your User ID).

If you try to sign in and there isn’t an account on file for you, you’ll be prompted to set up an account. Select I’m a Student or Alumni to proceed with account creation.

Alumni receive free access to Handshake through Career Services. Alumni should request an account using their personal email address and wait up to 48 business hours while we verify your status as an alum.

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