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Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College (NLTCC) has been named a Top Vocational School for 2025 by USA TODAY and Statista. With campuses in Webster, DeSoto, and Caddo parishes, NLTCC earned recognition for strong student outcomes of high graduation rates, competitive salaries, and solid ROI.

The Work Ready Community in progress at Caddo Parish, LA welcomed the announcement of a $50 million expansion and enhancement at Ascentek. The company is expected to create 91 direct new jobs in manufacturing, production support and business administration, while also retaining 105 current positions. Louisiana Economic Development estimates the project will result in an additional 247 indirect new jobs, for a total of 338 potential new jobs in the Northwest Region.