Workforce Solutions

Workforce and Career Training

River Parishes Community College’s (RPCC) Workforce Division provides strategic training and development for business & industry in the local and regional area by offering customized programs to help optimize training and meet performance goals and targeted outcomes.

Our Workforce Development Division also provides non-credit, short term courses, and programs for individuals who are seeking to enhance their skills or obtain new skills. Many of the courses and programs allow individuals to earn an industry-based certification. If you want to start a new career, change careers, or update your current skills, these programs will help you learn the skills and get the credentials you need to quickly get into the workforce.

RPCC partners with global corporations to provide customized training, open enrollment courses, and professional seminars. We focus on many areas including welding, industry, computer science, information technology, healthcare, and many more!  

Post any questions you may have to [email protected]

Workforce Open Enrollment Classes:

RPCC has four campus locations. Check out the workforce open enrollment classes available at a campus near you! Click on the campus below to see courses available at each location. 

CRN

Course

Begins

Ends

Tuition

10526

Mobile Crane Beginner

10/7/2024

11/1/2024

$6,575

10523

Construction Site Safety Evening 

10/14/2024

11/14/2024

$1,375

10527

Swing Cab Telescope Boom (TLL)

11/4/2024

11/15/2024

$5,075

10528

NCCCO Signalperson

11/18/2024

11/22/2024

$2,075

10530

NCCCO Rigger I - Beginner

12/2/2024

12/13/2024

$3,575

10536

Cert Fiber Optics Tech (CFOT)

12/9/2024

12/11/2024

$1,075

10537

Fiber Opt Spec Testing CFOS/T

12/11/2024

12/12/2024

$975

10538

Fiber Opt Spec Splicing CFOS/S

12/13/2024

12/13/2024

$975

CRN

Course

Begins

Ends

Tuition

10513

Construction Site Safety Nighttime

9/16/2024

10/17/2024

$1,275

CRN

Course

Begins

Ends

Tuition

10501

NCCER Instrumentation Level 1

8/19/2024

11/20/2024

$1,275

10504

NCCER Instrumentation Level 4

8/20/2024

11/21/2024

$1,575

10508

NCCER Welding Level 1

8/20/2024

11/21/2024

$1,475

CRN

Course

Begins

Ends

Tuition

10549

NCCER Welding L2+3 WWTC (Tue/Th) FULL

8/20/2024

11/21/2024

$1,575

10548

NCCER Welding L2+3 WWTC (Mon/Wed) FULL

8/19/2024

11/20/2024

$1,575

CRN

Course

Begins

Ends

Tuition

10467

NDT Radiation Safety / CC

7/5/2024

12/13/2024

$1,075

10468

LADEQ Indust Radiography Exam

7/5/2024

12/13/2024

$325

10469

Indust Rad Safe Radiographers

7/5/2024

12/13/2024

$575

10470

Visual Testing Level I & II

7/5/2024

12/13/2024

$475

10471

Liquid Penetrant Test I/II

7/5/2024

12/13/2024

$475

10472

Magnetic Part Test Lvl I/II

7/5/2024

12/13/2024

$475

10473

Materials Analysis

7/5/2024

12/13/2024

$875

10474

Radiography Level I

7/5/2024

12/13/2024

$575

10475

Radiography Level II

7/5/2024

12/13/2024

$575

10476

Radiographic Film Interpretati

7/5/2024

12/13/2024

$475

10477

Profile Radiography

7/5/2024

12/13/2024

$475

10478

Ultransonic Thickness Testing

7/5/2024

12/13/2024

$575

10479

Ultrasonic Testing Level I

7/5/2024

12/13/2024

$575

10480

Ultrasonic Testing Level II

7/5/2024

12/13/2024

$575

10481

Intro-NDT Careers & Profession

7/5/2024

12/13/2024

$75

10482

NDT Examination Tech Bundle 2

7/5/2024

12/13/2024

$2,975

10483

NDT Radiographic Test Bundle 3

7/5/2024

12/13/2024

$2,875

Interested in Tuition Assistance?

The M.J. Foster Promise Program provides financial assistance to eligible students who enroll in a qualified program at a two-year public college or university. Learn about other scholarship opportunities at the RPCC Scholarship Portal! 

Nurse Aide Testing

River Parishes Community College (RPCC) recognizes the need to facilitate certification testing for individuals who have completed approved Nurse Aide Training (NAT) programs or have followed other Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) approved alternate routes. This policy outlines RPCC's commitment to providing testing services for a diverse range of candidates, including RPCC students, third-party program completers, and individuals eligible for alternate routes as determined by LDH.

Take the next step

Accomplish your educational and professional goals. Take the next step and apply to join the River Parishes Community College family.

Campus Locations


Gonzales Campus
925 W. Edenborne Parkway
Gonzales, LA. 70737

Reserve Campus
181 Regala Park Road
Reserve, LA. 70084

St. Charles Campus
13145 HWY 90
Boutte, LA. 70039

Westside Campus
25250 Tenant Road
Plaquemine, LA. 70764

Donaldsonville High School
Westbank Workforce Training Center
100 Tiger Drive
Donaldsonville, LA. 70346

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