Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College

Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is a public two-year institution located in Minden, Louisiana, in a rural fringe setting. The college enrolls 1,325 students and holds a quality score of 64.83 out of 100 (IPEDS 2023). It reports a completion rate of 73% and a retention rate of 85% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers an extensive selection of certificate programs spanning multiple trade and technical fields. Skilled trades options include Welding Technology, Electrician, HVAC Maintenance Technology, and Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation. Mechanical and industrial programs cover Automotive Mechanics, Diesel Mechanics, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance, and Instrumentation Technology at both the one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels. Additional programs include Licensed Practical Nurse Training, Barbering, and Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.

With 13 programs across healthcare, construction, manufacturing, automotive, and technology sectors, Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is a comprehensive workforce training provider for the rural northwest Louisiana region. The breadth of its offerings allows students to pursue careers in trades and technical fields that are in high demand locally and nationally.