E55: Meeting Industry Demands: Inside LIT's Adaptive Workforce Training

This episode features a conversation with Ana Pereda, Executive Director of Workforce at Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT). Ana discusses her role in managing and developing LIT's non-credit training programs, emphasizing their responsiveness to community workforce needs. She also highlights innovative approaches such as integrating English as a Second Language (ESL) components with technical training, and details various in-demand programs including CDL training, appliance repair, and leadership courses. Discover how LIT is adapting its programs to meet the evolving workforce demands of Southeast Texas. To learn more, visit:  https://www.lit.edu/workforce-continuing-education