LDI to Focus on Improving Access to GED Programs in Northeast Louisiana

Promoting Access to GED Programs in Northeast Louisiana: An LDI Awareness Initiative Meeting


Location/Date:
Louisiana Technical College, Camp Road Exit I-20, 609 Vocational Parkway, WestMonroe, LA 71292

Monday, October 5, 2009, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.


AGENDA

1:00 to 1:15 p.m.
Welcome and Overview

1:15 to 1:45p.m.
Institutional Perspectives on GED Programs
(Issues to be discussed: Admissions, cost, eligibility, key contacts, publications available)
- Ouachita Parish School Board
- Louisiana Technical College

1:45 to 2:15
GED Supporting Resources
(Issues to be discussed: barriers to using GED programs (e.g. child care, transportation)
- Workforce Investment Board
- Social Services

2:15 to 2:30
Questions and Answers

2:30 to 3:00
Next step: Launching a regional GED program awareness campaign
(Issues to be discussed: Ideas to develop a regional awareness campaign)

3:00
Adjourn

*If you have questions, please contact Miriam Russell, Northeast Louisiana Regional Director, Louisiana Economic Development at: 318.348.1986 or russell@la.gov.