Louisiana’s workforce future is being built on UL System campuses

By: Rick Gallot

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: March 17, 2026

Words: 549

Last Updated: 3 days, 16 hours ago

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Louisiana is currently experiencing one of the largest waves of economic investment in its history, with more than $100 billion in announced industrial, manufacturing, technology and energy projects across the state.

From advanced manufacturing and LNG facilities to data centers, these projects will require tens of thousands of skilled workers in the years ahead.

Gov. Jeff Landry made it clear in his recent address to the legislature that meeting this new workforce …

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