SCHRIEVER, LA - Venture Global LNG is partnering with º£½ÇÉçÇø to offer free Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training to qualifying residents of Terrebonne, Lafourche, and Assumption Parishes. Participants will also receive training in First Aid/CPR and Forklift Operations. This opportunity is open to individuals age 18 and older.
The training is part of Venture Global’s Will to Skill initiative, a community investment program designed to connect residents with industry-recognized credentials and career opportunities.
"This partnership is a win for our bayou region," said Nancy Clement, Dean of Energy & Advanced Technologies at º£½ÇÉçÇø. "CDL training opens the door to high-demand, high-wage careers. We are proud to be part of an initiative that helps residents gain real-world skills and meaningful employment opportunities at no cost to them."
Mandatory informational sessions will be held on Tuesday, July 29, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at the Fletcher Thibodaux Facility located at 1425 Tiger Drive in Thibodaux, and on Wednesday, July 30, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Fletcher Maritime & Safety Training Facility located at 331 Dickson Road in Houma. Interested participants must attend only one session.
The training will be held from September 2 – October 10, 2025, at the Fletcher Thibodaux Facility.
To register for one of the mandatory informational sessions or for more information, contact Josie Clark at 985-448-5920 or josie.clark@fletcher.edu.
The program is open to qualifying Terrebonne, Lafourche, and Assumption Parish residents only.