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.