ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KLFY) — The St. Landry Parish School Board has announced a partnership with Southland Industrial Coatings to provide new educational and employment opportunities for high school students starting in February.
The program will offer students both classroom education and hands-on experience at Southland’s facility in Washington, which specializes in galvanizing, metalizing, sand blasting, and fireproofing steel poles.
“It’s our intent that not only will students pick up the skill set, but we’re hoping that some of them will eventually have the opportunity to turn to a full-fledged career with Southland,” said Milton Batiste, St. Landry Parish Superintendent…