Baton Rouge, LA. September 11, 2020 – ITI Technical College (ITI) has been named a 2019-2020 School of Excellence by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). ITI was honored along with 14 other schools, out of the 650 institutions that the ACCSC accredits. The award distinguishes ACCSC-accredited schools for their commitment to the expectations and rigors of the accreditation process, as well as maintaining a high level of student achievement in its educational programs.
ITI President Joe Martin says, “This announcement only verifies what I’ve always known about our great institution; that the employees of ITI care about each student’s success. This manifests itself in great completion rates, employment rates and overall satisfaction from our students. This award combined with our other awards means ITI’s incredible success as a Technical Trades Training Center is receiving the recognition it truly deserves. I want to thank the students and staff of ITI for this tremendous honor!”
ACCSC-accredited institutions are eligible for the School of Excellence Award every five years, subject to meeting the conditions of renewing of accreditation with ACCSC without any findings of non-compliance, satisfying all requirements necessary to be in good standing with the Commission, and demonstrating a high level of student achievement, including rates of graduation and graduate employment. ITI Technical College will be recognized during the Award Ceremony at the ACCSC’s Virtual Annual Professional Development Conference on September 21, 2020.
About ITI Technical College
ITI Technical College was founded in 1973 by Joe Martin Jr., who developed the teaching philosophy and personal interest in the student, which are the guiding principles of ITI today. ITI offers certificates and associate in occupational studies degrees in 10 areas of study ranging from industrial to business careers. ITI is recognized by Forbes Magazine as a 2017 Top 30 Two Year Trade School, 2019 Diverse Issues in Higher Education publication as the number two producer of African-American associate degree graduates in STEM fields, and Online job site ZIPPIA selected ITI, for the state of Louisiana, and ranked 4th out of 50 for highest salary on its 2020 list of the “Junior Colleges with the Highest Earning Graduates.” Visit www.iticollege.edu for more information.
About ACCSC
Since 1965, the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) has been committed to establishing and advancing quality education at postsecondary career schools and colleges. ACCSC accredits public, private, non-profit, and for-profit institutions that offer career, technical, and vocational training programs at the postsecondary level. ACCSC is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the designated institutional accrediting body for over 650 post-secondary, trade and technical schools that provide education to over 150,000 students in a wide variety of vocational programs each year.
Ayers Career College held an induction ceremony for 24 new qualifiers for the National Technical Honor Society on Tuesday, January 28th. A reception followed the ceremony for the family members and friends who attended.
LAPCS 2019 Annual Conference
LAPCS 2018 Fall Faculty in-service at L’Auberge Casino
The Louisiana Association of Private Colleges and Schools held the 2018 fall faculty in-service at the L’Auberge Casino in Baton Rouge on Friday, October 19th. Sixty attendees from Delta College of Arts and Technology-Baton Rouge, ITI Technical College and Medical Training College enjoyed an informative and entertaining presentation from Ms. Carol Woodard. Ms. Woodard presented “Binge Teaching” in the morning and “Generations” after lunch. Everyone enjoyed the buffet lunch and 5 lucky attendees won gift cards during the drawings held at the end of the in-service.
August In-Service Event
Thirty-eight faculty and staff members attended the Louisiana Association of Private Colleges and Schools August in-service at the Eldorado Casino in Shreveport on Friday, August 17th. Four campuses were represented- Remington College, Virginia College, Ayers Career College, and McCann School of Business and Technology. The presenter for the in-service was Dr. Hank Johnson, who delivered a session entitled “The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Academic Development.” The attendees enjoyed lunch at the Eldorado Buffet.
Students, faculty volunteer to repair walking path at Hospice of Acadiana
18th Annual Conference
The 18th annual conference of the Louisiana Association of Private Colleges and Schools was held on Friday, April 20th at the Hilton Capitol Center Hotel in Baton Rouge. Over 200 attendees enjoyed presentations from Mr. Brian Willett with Impact Group, Dr. Joe Pace with the Pacific Institute and Ms. Cindy Bridges with Cengage. There were also 10 vendors on hand to display their products and services for the attendees and provide information and networking opportunities. We honored 16 All-Star Instructors during lunch with a photo montage, certificate, plaque, and gift card. Please see the pics below from the conference.
Susan G. Komen Walk to Defeat Breast Cancer
Students and staff members from Cameron College in New Orleans participated in the Susan G. Komen Walk to Defeat Breast Cancer on Saturday, October 21st.
LAPCS 2017 Fall In-Service
The Louisiana Association of Private Colleges and Schools held its fall faculty in-service on Friday, October 20, 2017 at L’Auberge Casino in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Over 140 attendees attended two educational sessions presented by Dr. Mike Lanouette: ‘Giving Students What They Want’ and ‘I teach, therefore I am’. A buffet lunch was enjoyed by all as well.
“Skills That help the Student be Successful in the Workplace” Presentation
On Friday, August 25th, the Louisiana Association of Private Colleges and Schools conducted a faculty in-service at the Eldorado Casino Hotel in Shreveport, Louisiana. The presentation was delivered by six educators from Unitech Training Academy. They were- Jeanne Angers, Chas Babino, Kanisha Green, Bernice Gray, Kristi Waltrip, and Samantha Balderas. The presentation was titled “Skills That help the Student be Successful in the Workplace.” The session was interactive and included several team activities that allowed all of the attendees to participate. Sixty-two attendees from seven campuses enjoyed the session and were treated to lunch at the Eldorado buffet. At the end of the session, drawings were held for several nice gift cards. The feedback from the in-service was positive and everyone seemed to have enjoyed themselves. The next faculty in-service will be held on Friday, October 20, at the Louisiana Culinary Institute in Baton Rouge.
ITI Technical College Earned Top 30 Two-Year Trade School Recognition
Forbes Research Results and Methodology: ITI Technical College in Baton Rouge made the Forbes top 30 list of two-year trade schools based on data from the Department of Education’s College Scorecard. For the first time, Forbes published a top 30 list evaluating 442 of the nation’s two-year trade schools; ITI ranked number twenty-four. Forbes’ research focused on three factors all relating to the student’s return on investment: earnings (early career salary), affordability (sticker price), and quality (a metrics of student-faculty ratios, retention, quality academics and personal support). ITI stands out as the only school to make the Top 30 list from the Gulf South.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard: According to the College Scorecard, ITI is in the top 5 of all schools in Louisiana for having the highest graduation rates and the highest salaries after attending.
President Acclamation: Joe Martin, president of ITI, was very excited about the news. He stated, “This recognition is proof of what I knew all along about our staff and how much they care about our students. The world is now acknowledging what I have always known. I always said ITI was the best kept secret in Louisiana regarding technical education; it is no secret anymore.”
ITI Technical College: ITI Technical College was founded 44 years ago to fit the needs of business and industry in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region. With a beautiful 10 acre campus in south Baton Rouge, ITI has devoted 56,700 square feet to classroom space and training facilities housing 14 programs in 10 areas of study. Over the years, the college has produced over 8,000 graduates in numerous technical fields while maintaining its original vision – to provide excellent career training to furnish industry with sought-after workers who can meet the job requirements in a progressive technological age.
To learn more about ITI Technical College, visit the website at www.iticollege.edu or visit the campus located at 13944 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA.
References:
The Top 30 Two-Year Trade Schools: Colleges That Fight The Nation’s Skills Gap
https://www.forbes.com/sites/cartercoudriet/2017/06/19/the-top-30-two-year-trade-schools-colleges-that-fight-the-nations-skills-gap/#4f7b1b716675
The Top 30 Two-Year Trade Schools 2017: The Full Methodology
https://www.forbes.com/sites/cartercoudriet/2017/06/19/the-top-30-two-year-trade-schools-2017-the-full-methodology/#4fac64d31886
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/
ITI Technical College Granted HVAC Excellence Accreditation
HVAC Excellence On-site Visit: On April 18, 2017, a team from HVAC Excellence performed an on-site evaluation of ITI Technical College’s Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Electrical Technology AOS and Certificate programs. After a full day of interviewing students, program advisory board members, instructional staff, and administrative staff, and after evaluating the curriculum and facilities, the team members recommended to their board that ITI Technical College should receive accreditation. The team members gave particular recognition to ITI’s “being one of a handful of schools to have zero compliance corrections.” On May 25, 2017, the HVAC Excellence accreditation review board granted ITI Technical College a programmatic accreditation of six years.
Programmatic Accreditation: Programmatic Accreditation is an independent third party review of an educational program. The process validates that established standards of excellence for HVACR educational programs are met. These standards are designed to ensure that our future workforce receives the quality of training required to provide the skills necessary for success in the HVACR industry. Accreditation standards require a thorough examination of various components: mission statement, administration responsibilities, finances, student services, instruction design, program elements, physical facilities, equipment, tools, cooperative training, and instructor qualifications. To learn more about the HVAC Excellence national standards or programmatic accreditation, visit their website at https://www.escogroup.org/accreditation/.
ITI Technical College: ITI Technical College was founded over 40 years ago and was formed to fit the needs of business and industry in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region. The objective still remains the same today – to train workers to meet the job requirements of a progressive technological age. To learn more about ITI Technical College, visit their website at www.iticollege.edu or come visit the beautiful campus located at 13944 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA.
LAPCS 2017 Annual Convention in Baton Rouge
The Louisiana Association of Private Colleges and Schools held it’s 2017 annual convention on Friday, April 28th at the Hilton Capitol Center Hotel in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Over 200 participants from 23 campuses across the state attended several informative sessions with presenters from across the country and one from Baton Rouge. Breakfast and lunch were served and the attendees had ample opportunities to network with vendor exhibitors who were present at the conference. The participants also benefitted from the opportunity to network with their peers from other campuses. During lunch, the LAPCS honored “All-Star Instructors” from all of the participating campuses. These are the All-Star Instructors for 2017:
Ayers Career College- Maurice Jackson
Cameron College- Rose Frazier
Delta College-Baton Rouge- Carol Starns
Delta College-Lafayette- Marsha Hebert
Infinity College- Janeen Harmon
ITI Technical Institute- John Defeo
McCann School of Business and Technology-Monroe- Jessica Newton
Petra College- Tamarva Fultz
McCann School of Business and Technology-Shreveport- Nutisha Simmons
Remington College-Lafayette-Suryakala Jaikishen
Unitech-Alexandria-Margie Laborde
Unitech-Baton Rouge- Marcella Williams
Unitech Lafayette-Linda Lampman
Unitech-Lake Charles- Belinda Savoie
Unitech-Metairie-Lionel Edmonds
Unitech-West Monroe-Kanisha S. Daniels-Green
Unitech-Houma- Angela Stewart
Ayers Career College supports 2016 Walk to Defeat ALS
Ayers Career College in Shreveport, Louisiana supported the 2016 Walk to Defeat ALS, which was held at the Boardwalk in Bossier City on Saturday, November 5, 2016. The Ayers Ambassador Club held a pancake breakfast and spaghetti lunch to raise money for this cause. A nice contribution was presented by the Ayers Walk Team to the Louisiana-Mississippi Chapter of the ALS Association on the day of the walk.
Fall In-Service
The Louisiana Association of Private Colleges and Schools held it’s fall in-service on Friday October 21st at the Louisiana Culinary Institute in Baton Rouge. Dr. Ann Eady was the featured speaker. Her presentation was very interactive, with many of the faculty attendees standing up to offer input about the topics. About 85 attendees enjoyed an informative presentation and lunch served by the students at the Culinary Institute.
McCann School of Business and Technology in Monroe recently held a formal graduation ceremony
Ayers Career College has partnered with Westwood Elementary School
Ayers Career College has partnered with Westwood Elementary School in Shreveport to support the school throughout the year. Recently Ayers held a school supply drive where the different programs at Ayers competed to see who could donate the most supplies. On Friday, August 12th, a group of students and staff from Ayers delivered the school supplies to Westwood.
Louisiana Association of Private Colleges and Schools held it’s 2016 faculty in-service
The Louisiana Association of Private Colleges and Schools held it’s August 2016 faculty in-service on Friday, August 12, 2016 at the Eldorado Casino Hotel in Shreveport. Fifty-one attendees from six campuses across north and central Louisiana participated in the workshop. Mr. Louis Babin delivered a presentation entitled “The Trainer’s Tool Box.” Attendees enjoyed a lunch buffet at the Eldorado and two lucky participants won a nice prize at the end of the session. Our next faculty in-service will be held in Baton Rouge on Friday, October 21st. More details about that one will be coming soon.
On Friday, April 29, 2016, the Louisiana Association of Private Colleges and Schools held it’s annual conference at the Hilton Capitol Center Hotel in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Approximately 200 attendees from 20 member schools were treated to a day of education sessions and networking opportunities with the ten vendors who were present. These vendors included textbook companies, medical supply companies, accreditation and certification organizations, and technology companies. The attendees enjoyed breakfast and lunch as well. A highlight of the day was the All-Star Instructor recognition which was held during lunch time. Fifteen instructors were recognized for their excellent performance in the classroom and beyond. These instructors were: Ayers Career College-Nic Melancon Cameron College-Joel Moore Delta College, Inc.-Covington-Lisa Bordelon Delta College, Inc.-Slidell-Mitzie White Delta College of Arts and Technology-Baton Rouge- Genalin Umstetter Delta College of Arts and Technology-Lafayette-Caroline Courtland Infinity College-TaRonce Williams ITI Technical College-Brent Bordelon ITT-St. Rose- Pacian Amye McCann School of Business and Technology-Monroe-Kenny Covington McCann School of Business and Technology-Shreveport-Wendy Chriss Remington College-Baton Rouge-Janel Brazile Remington College-Lafayette-Lynne Carline Unitech Training Academy-Metairie-Kenny White Virginia College-Bossier City-Debra Love A great time was had by everyone who attended the conference. Our next activities for instructors will be an in-service in August in Bossier City and an in-service in Baton Rouge in October. 
Recently, ITI Technical College participated in the Process Technology Troubleshooting Skills in Energy (PTSE) Competition. Qualify Rounds were conducted in March and ITI became one of eight teams to qualify for national. The National Competition was held on April 22-23 at Lone Star College in Kingwood, Texas. Although we did not get the first place finish we were looking for, we are proud of our students and instructors for all the hard work and teamwork they put into this competition.
Recent Fundraiser nets $10,000 for local Veteran’s Organization
Full Press Release(PDF) Baton Rouge, LA: On April 1, 2016 ITI Technical College and St. George Fire Department joined forces to help raise over $10,000 for a local organization. They combined to host the first annual Wounded War Heroes Jambalaya Fundraiser. ITI Veterans’ Student Chapter President Brandon Hotard was excited with the turnout of all the volunteers. He says, “Without all the hard work and dedication by the volunteers from St. George Fire Department and ITI Technical College, we would have never been able to pull off this successful fundraiser.” He went on to say, “The support our community gives for our Veterans is overwhelming and the community did not disappoint as evidenced by us pre-selling close to 1500 jambalaya plates.” Wounded War Heroes is a local organization based in Gonzales, LA that strives to assist veterans who have served our country. The organization’s Chairman Emeric Watson says, “Wounded War Heroes was founded to show our appreciation to the men and women who have been wounded while in combat, by providing them with fishing and hunting opportunities upon their return home from fighting for our country. Our sole purpose is to show these veterans that they have not been forgotten for their courageous service to our country.” To serve this mission, 100 percent of all donations go directly to veterans. To learn more about this local organization, visit their website at www.wwhfr.com. ITI Technical College periodically provides volunteer opportunities for its students and staff. When it came time to ask for volunteers to prepare, cook, pack, serve, and deliver the jambalaya, there was no shortage. Over 160 students and staff signed up to be a part of this fundraiser. ITI Technical College lives by the motto “For A Better Life!” The school’s mission is to help prepare graduates for careers that will allow them to better provide for their families. The students at ITI are focused on making a “better life” not only for their families but also for their entire community. About ITI Technical College: ITI Technical College was founded over 40 years ago and was formed to fit the needs of business and industry in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region. The objective still remains the same today – to train workers to meet the job requirements of a progressive technological age. To learn more about ITI Technical College visit their website at www.iticollege.edu or come visit the beautiful campus located at 13944 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA.
Oak Park Elementary Food Bank is now serving those in need
Oak Park Elementary recently became the first school in Calcasieu Parish to have an on-site food bank. The School Pantry program alleviates child hunger by reaching children and their families at school – one of the most accessible and safe locations there is. Special thank you to the students and staff from Unitech Training Academy who came out to volunteer. They helped to distribute food boxes as well as helped unload the truck and stock the shelves. OPE is in need of volunteers monthly to assist the staff. One in six households in Louisiana are at risk of hunger. Across our state and region, the rising cost of food, housing, and utilities, coupled with high unemployment and low-wage jobs have increased the need for emergency food assistance. Did you know that Second Harvest Food Bank has a mobile pantry? A mobile pantry is a traveling food truck that brings fresh produce and other perishable foods directly to peo-ple living in places where such resources are scarce. The mobile pantries run daily throughout 23-parishes providing up to 200 families with a 3-5 day supply of food. Sec-ond Harvest also offers Cooking Matters. It is a six-week cooking, nutrition and food budgeting program that provides at-risk families and individuals with the skills and confi-dence to make healthy and affordable meal choices. Classes are taught by volunteer culi-nary and nutrition experts
10-23-2015 Faculty In-Service
The Louisiana Association of Private Colleges and Schools hosted a faculty in-service at the Marriott Hotel in Baton Rouge on Friday, October 23rd. 100 attendees from 10 member schools were treated to an excellent presentation by Dr. Mike Lanouette. The title of Dr. Lanouette’s presentation was “The Why, What, and How of Instructional Startegies.” Everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch buffet and had a great opportunity for networking.
Richard Beemer speaks to a record high graduating class.
On Friday September 11th, 2015, ITI Technical College held its Summer 2015 graduation, with a total of 92 students graduating across 9 programs in their chosen fields. The guest speaker was Richard Beemer of EXCEL Services Group. He delivered a truly inspiration speech to a very enthusiastic and packed audience. Beemer later stated “I was awed and touched by some of the stories of these young men and women overcoming adversity and obstacles to complete their education and walk across that stage. It’s obvious that ITI goes the extra mile to see their students be successful and in this day and age it don’t get no better than that!”
8-14-2015 Faculty In-Service
On Friday, August 14, 2015, the Louisiana Association of Private Colleges and Schools hosted a faculty in-service at Virginia College in Bossier City. Forty-three attendees from five schools across north Louisiana participated in this event. These campuses include Ayers Career College, Career Technical College in Shreveport and Monroe, Unitech Training Academy in West Monroe and Virginia College in Bossier City. Dr. Hank Johnson served as the presenter for this in-service and delivered a highly energetic and informative session entitled “Who Said it Couldn’t Be Done? Transforming the Challenging Student Into a Master Student.” At the end of the in-service, two lucky winners had their names drawn for really nice prizes! Rose Shaw from Unitech Training Academy in West Monroe won the $100 Visa gift card and Jesse Cummings from Ayers Career College in Shreveport won the $200 Visa gift card.
Annual Spring Conference
Career Technical College, Monroe Graduating Class
Ayers Career College donation drive for the Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission
The students and staff at Ayers Career College participated in a donation drive for the Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission during the month of December. Toiletries, new socks and underwear, and canned and dry foods were collected. Ms. Donna Debello, who is a graduate from Ayers in the Pharmacy Technician department, even stopped by to make a donation. Mr. Chuck Stripling, who is the Campus Operations Manager at Ayers, delivered the donations to the rescue mission and posed for a photo with Dr. Henry Martin, who is the executive director of the rescue mission
Annual Spring Conference
The 2015 Spring Conference will be held at the Hilton-Capitol Center in Baton Rouge on Friday, May 1, 2015. Download Form Download the Registration form for the 2015 Conference
Contact:
Chuck Stripling 8820 Jewella Ave, Shreveport, LA 71108. phone (318) 841-1228
Ayers Career College participates in the “Walk to Defeat ALS”
On Saturday, October 18, 2014, a team of 16 made up of Ayers Career College staff members, family members, and friends participated in the “Walk to Defeat ALS” fundraiser that was held at the Louisiana Boardwalk in Bossier City, Louisiana. This event is the major annual fundraiser for the Louisiana-Mississippi Chapter of the ALS Association. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also called Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a debilitating disease that often requires intensive caregiving for the patients. Besides leading the way in global research, the ALS Association works to improve the quality of life for people living with the disease by providing multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers and also facilitating home care. The Ayers team walked in honor of Mr. Jimmy Roberts, who is a dear friend of Mr. David Deverts, a former instructor at Ayers. The students and staff at Ayers Career College held several fundraisers within the campus leading up to this event and presented a check for $846.00 to the ALS Association at this event! Ayers won the award for Best Corporate Partner and was recognized with an inscripted baseball. Ayers Career College has been serving the Shreveport-Bossier area and surrounding areas in Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas with quality career education programs since 1953. Ayers’ mission is to educate students to achieve personal and career success in dynamic careers by equipping them with a firm academic foundation and career-specific competencies to meet the community and employer needs.
FALL FACULTY IN-SERVICE-VIRGINIA COLLEGE, BATON ROUGE-FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2014
Wounded War Heroes
Michael Champagne ITI Technical College 225-752-4233 mchampagne@iticollege.edu
ITI Students Help Provide “Better Lives” for Veterans Recent Fundraiser nets $1000 for local Veteran’s Organization
Baton Rouge, LA: On August 11, ITI Technical College President Joe Martin was happy to write a check for $1000 to a local charity by the name of Wounded War Heroes. That money came as a result of a fundraiser that the ITI students and staff decided they wanted to host. Joe Martin explained, “I am just so proud that our students want to donate to an organization that serves our veterans whom have served our country.”
ITI Technical College lives by the motto “For A Better Life!” The school’s mission is to help prepare graduates for careers that will allow them to better provide for their families. The students at ITI are focused on making a “better life” not only for their families but also for their entire community.
In July of this year, the college held its annual summer student celebration where food, games, and prizes are provided for the students as a “thank you” for their hard work and dedication. This year proved to be different when students and staff decided that they wanted to give back. They decided that they would donate money to a local veteran organization. An ITI employee, Mrs. Shirley Avants, who is a member of the Women Veterans of Louisiana, helped collect the money and suggested that the donations go to the Wounded War Heroes organization.
In order to raise that money, the administration decided to provide a dunking booth on campus where students could have a chance to dunk their favorite faculty member or administrator. Staff was eager to volunteer to be dunked and the students where just as eager to donate and line up for a chance to dunk them. Everyone enjoyed themselves, and at the end of the day, the students donated $400 to the cause. Things got even more interesting when someone donated a Wounded Warriors hat for auction and a bidding war broke out between a staff member and a student veteran, Kristen Dedon. The $20 hat auctioned off for $100 bringing the total student donations to $500. The college matched the donation bringing the total donation to $1000. ITI Technical College was happy to raise and donate $1000 to a local organization that strives to assist veterans who have served our country. The organization’s Chairman Emeric Watson says, “Wounded War Heroes was founded to show our appreciation to the men and women who have been wounded while in combat, by providing them with fishing and hunting opportunities upon their return home from fighting for our country. Our sole purpose is to show these veterans that they have not been forgotten for their courageous service to our country.” To serve this mission, 100 percent of all donations go directly to veterans. To learn more about this local organization, visit their website at www.wwhfr.com.
About ITI Technical College: ITI Technical College was founded over 40 years ago and was formed to fit the needs of business and industry in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region. The objective still remains the same today – to train workers to meet the job requirements of a progressive technological age.
