Central Louisiana Technical Community College

What Central Louisiana Technical Community College does

Central Louisiana Technical Community College (CLTCC) is a public community college operating as a member institution of the Louisiana Technical Community College System (LCTCS), governed by the Louisiana Board of Regents. Headquartered in Alexandria, Louisiana, CLTCC operates eight physical campuses spanning Central Louisiana — including Alexandria Main, Ferriday, Huey P. Long, MacArthur Extension, Rod Brady, Ward H. Nash Avoyelles, Natchitoches, and Sabine Valley — with origins dating to the 1946 establishment of the Avoyelles campus. The institution is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees.

CLTCC delivers education across four core product lines: (1) academic and CTE programs spanning 17 areas including healthcare (Practical Nursing, Patient Care Technician, Pharmacy Technician), skilled trades (Welding, Electrician, HVAC, Heavy Equipment Operator, Industrial Manufacturing), business administration, IT (Cybersecurity), and Forest Technology; (2) workforce development training offering non-credit certifications (CNA at $695, OSHA-10 at $150, Power LineWorker at $8,395-$12,395, Fiber Optics at $650-$2,025, Welding Fundamentals at $1,295); (3) WorkReady U adult education for high school equivalency, ESL, and literacy; and (4) dual enrollment and concurrent enrollment programs (with LSUA) enabling high school students to earn college credit. Underlying technology includes the LoLA student portal, an electronic library providing 98+ databases and 71,000+ e-journals, and integrations with EBSCO, Credo InfoLit Core, PrepStep, and Northstar Digital Literacy.

Revenue derives from a combination of state appropriations through LCTCS, per-semester tuition ($1,898-$2,133 for degree programs), and non-credit workforce training fees. Distribution relies on physical campus locations, partner high schools, online delivery via LoLA, and concurrent enrollment with LSUA. The institution recently secured $500,000 in FAA funding (March 2024), signaling entry into aviation workforce training.

Name

Central Louisiana Technical Community College

Legal name

Central Louisiana Technical Community College

Website

https://cltcc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Central Louisiana Technical Community College is a public community college operating eight campuses across Central Louisiana, offering associate degrees, CTE programs, workforce certifications, and adult education as part of the Louisiana Technical Community College System.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Junior Colleges (611210)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Career and technical education
• Workforce development training
• Adult education programs
• Associate degree programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Students pay tuition and fees for academic and CTE programs. Tuition varies by program, with per-semester costs ranging from approximately $1,898 to $2,133 for degree programs. Short-term workforce training programs have separate tuition structures.
2. Workforce Development Training: Non-credit workforce training courses with tuition-based pricing including CNA ($695), Welding Fundamentals ($1,295), Heavy Equipment Operator ($5,500), Power LineWorker ($8,395-$12,395), and Fiber Optics programs ($650-$2,025)
3. State Funding: Public community college receives state funding through the Louisiana Technical Community College System (LCTCS) and governed by the Louisiana Board of Regents

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Central Louisiana Technical Community College (CLTCC) is a public community college delivering for-credit academic and career and technical education (CTE) programs leading to diplomas, certificates, and associate degrees across 17 program areas. It also provides non-credit workforce development training (CNA, CDL, Welding, OSHA, Power LineWorker, Heavy Equipment Operator, Fiber Optics), adult education through WorkReady U (HiSET/GED, ESL, literacy), and dual/concurrent enrollment options for high school students.

Product overview

Central Louisiana Technical Community College (CLTCC) is a public technical community college offering a portfolio of educational products organized into four core areas: (1) Academic and CTE Programs providing for-credit career and technical education across 17 program areas including healthcare (Practical Nursing, Patient Care Technician, Pharmacy Technician), technical trades (Welding, Electrician Technology, Heavy Equipment Operator, Industrial Manufacturing), business (Business Administration with multiple concentrations), and IT (Cybersecurity); (2) Workforce Development Training offering non-credit certification programs including CNA, CDL, OSHA-10, Forklift, Power LineWorker, Motor Vehicle Inspection, Fiber Optics, and Welding Fundamentals; (3) WorkReady U Adult Education for Hi-SET/GED and English language learners; and (4) Dual Enrollment and Concurrent Enrollment programs enabling high school and college students to earn concurrent credits. The college operates multiple campuses across central Louisiana and maintains an electronic library with LOUIS consortium access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WorkReady U: Adult Education program at CLTCC designed to support adult learners in achieving their educational and career goals, including high school equivalency, literacy skills, ESL, and college transition.

Products and services

• Academic and CTE Programs
• Workforce Development Training
• WorkReady U (Adult Education)
• Dual Enrollment
• Concurrent Enrollment with LSUA
• Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician
• Business Administration Programs
• Cybersecurity
• Drafting and Design Technology
• Electrician Technology
• Forest Technology
• Heavy Equipment Operator
• Industrial Manufacturing Technology
• Patient Care Technician
• Pharmacy Technician
• Practical Nursing
• Welding Technology
• General Studies
• CNA Training Program
• CDL (Commercial Driver's License) Program
• Forklift Operator Training
• OSHA-10 Training
• Power LineWorker Training
• Motor Vehicle Inspection Training
• Fiber Optics Technician
• Welding Fundamentals
• CLTCC Library Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates of CTE programs often find employment faster than peers in traditional academic pathways
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LOUIS (Louisiana Library Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLTCC is a member of the LOUIS consortium, a partnership of 47 public and private college and university libraries across Louisiana. LOUIS provides technologies supporting access to scholarly content, electronic resources for research and learning, professional development, and negotiated contracts for cost-effective resources.
• BDI DatalynkcoreTechnology or IntegrationTraining provider for Fiber Optics Technician program. Provides Fiber Optics Association (FOA) sanctioned certifications including CFOT, CFOST, and CFOSS through classroom and hands-on instruction.
• Institute for Safety in Powerline Construction (ISPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides curriculum for Certified Power Lineworker training program. ISPC specializes in safety training for powerline construction industry.
• T&D Power SkillscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides curriculum and training support for Power LineWorker program, offering hands-on training aligned with industry standards.
• Local Businesses and IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLTCC creates strong partnerships with local businesses and industries to ensure programs are aligned with current industry demands. Career and Technical Education programs are crafted with industry experts to provide job-ready graduates.
• Chambers of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLTCC partners with chambers of commerce to create workforce initiatives that address local community needs and economic development goals.
• Government AgenciesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with government agencies to create workforce initiatives addressing community and regional workforce development needs.
• Louisiana State University at Alexandria (LSUA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcurrent enrollment agreement allowing students to simultaneously enroll in courses at CLTCC and LSUA, with financial aid awarded through home institution and vouchers for host institution tuition. Expands course offerings available to students.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sowela Technical Community College: Sowela is another LCTCS member institution in Southwest Louisiana offering the same combination of CTE associate degrees, technical diplomas, and non-credit workforce training programs. It is the most structurally comparable peer to CLTCC as both operate under identical state governance, funding, and articulation frameworks.
• Northshore Technical Community College: Northshore is an LCTCS member institution serving the Florida Parishes region of Southeast Louisiana with a similar portfolio of CTE associate degrees, adult education, and short-term workforce training. Comparable in mission, accreditation, and program mix to CLTCC.
• Fletcher Technical Community College: Fletcher is an LCTCS member institution in the Houma/Thibodaux region of South Louisiana, offering associate degrees and CTE credentials in healthcare, business, industrial technology, and trades. Directly comparable to CLTCC in scale, governance, and program portfolio.
• Northwest Louisiana Technical College: Northwest LTC is an LCTCS technical college serving Shreveport/Bossier and surrounding parishes with similar CTE degree, diploma, and workforce training offerings. Closest peer in terms of multi-campus, technical-college identity within the LCTCS system.
• Bossier Parish Community College: BPCC is a Louisiana community college in the Shreveport/Bossier area offering associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training. While not part of the LCTCS technical system, it is a direct competitor for the same dual-enrollment, transfer, and adult-learner students in Louisiana.
• Nunez Community College: Nunez is a Louisiana community college in St. Bernard Parish offering associate degrees, CTE credentials, and workforce training. Similar in mission and program mix to CLTCC, though it serves the New Orleans metro region rather than Central Louisiana.
• River Parishes Community College: RPCC is a Louisiana community college serving the River Parishes region with associate degrees, technical diplomas, and workforce training. Comparable to CLTCC in scale, mission, and program mix.

Broad incumbents

• Delgado Community College: Delgado is the largest community college in Louisiana, based in New Orleans, with a much broader program portfolio and significantly larger enrollment than CLTCC. It is a broad incumbent peer in the same state public-community-college category with overlapping CTE and workforce offerings.
• Universal Technical Institute: UTI is a national, for-profit provider of technical training (automotive, diesel, welding, HVAC, industrial) with broad incumbent presence across the U.S. It competes with CLTCC for the same working-adult workforce-training student, though it operates with a private-sector cost structure.

Regional players

• Louisiana State University at Alexandria: LSUA is CLTCC's concurrent-enrollment partner and the primary four-year transfer destination in Central Louisiana. Operates as a regional university with overlapping general studies and nursing programs; partnership positioning means it is both a feeder and a partial substitute.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/goCLTCC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CentralLATechCollege/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/goCLTCC
• Instagraminstagram.com/goCLTCC

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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