Q&A: Richard Nelson, Louisiana Community and Technical College System president

By: Piper Hutchinson

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: July 24, 2026

Words: 871

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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The leader of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System said he plans to entice more young Louisianians to pursue workforce training by opening a charter school that would allow high school students to attain credentials alongside their diploma.

LCTCS President Richard Nelson took office in January after previously working as Louisiana’s revenue secretary and a state representative. A key ally of Gov. Jeff Landry, Nelson highlighted their collaborative work on workforce development in …

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