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TechBayou | Training & Workforce Development

A collaboration between the UL Lafayette Department of Education & Human Development and the Informatics Research Institute. 

A pathway for companies and organizations to advance tech through training and workforce development.

Mission

Fostering a Tech-Driven Future for Louisiana: Empowering Students, Professionals, and Communities through Innovation, Education, and Cultural Preservation."

Program Goals

  • Equip the Future Workforce: Provide Louisiana’s students with cutting-edge technological skills, preparing them for tomorrow's opportunities.
  • Support Professional Growth: Offer upskilling and integration of tech tools to enhance and modernize careers across diverse industries.
  • Tech Integration Across Disciplines: Foster the use of technology in diverse sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, and the arts, unlocking new possibilities and efficiencies
  • Preserve and Promote Culture through Technology: Leverage innovation to protect and celebrate Louisiana's unique cultural heritage while creating new avenues for cultural expression.

Target Audiences Sectors

  • K-12 & College Students
  • Louisiana's workforce with transferable tech skills

Potential Training Areas

  • AI
  • Internet of things
  • Database creation

What can TechBayou provide?

  • Assistance finding and applying for grants
  • Brainstorming and collaboration
  • Training & expertise in Artificial intelligence, machine learning, the Internet of things and more!
  • Educational program experience
  • Contacts & networking opportunities

If you are interested in learning more about the TechBayou initiative, please email us.