Northshore Technical Community College (NTCC) proudly celebrates the 15th anniversary of Act 209 of the 2011 Louisiana Legislative Session, the landmark legislation that transformed Northshore Technical College into a comprehensive community college and forever changed the educational landscape of the Northshore region.
Signed into law on June 27, 2011, Act 209 expanded the mission of the institution’s campuses in Hammond, Bogalusa, and Greensburg, creating new opportunities for students to earn workforce credentials, certificates, associate degrees, and university-transfer credits closer to home. The legislation also paved the way for the construction of new campuses in Lacombe and Walker, establishing the framework for the comprehensive community college NTCC has become today. What began as three campuses serving a limited mission has evolved into a five-campus institution serving five parishes and thousands of students annually across the Greater Northshore Region.
The visionary behind the legislation, former State Senator Ben Nevers, reflected on the significance of the anniversary and the impact of the law he sponsored. “When we worked to create Northshore Technical Community College, my vision was to expand educational opportunities and create a seamless pathway between technical education and higher education. For too long, students who completed technical college coursework faced barriers when pursuing additional degrees. Act 209 helped remove those barriers, opening doors for students to continue their education, advance their careers, and build better futures right here in Louisiana. I am proud to have been part of a legislative effort that has positively impacted thousands of students over the past fifteen years.”…