Attendees listen to a presentation by Ron C. Henderson, J.D., Deputy Commissioner for the Louisiana Department of Insurance, at The Bayou Region Continuing Education Symposium at Fletcher Technical Community College on December 11, 2024.
(Schriever, LA) – Fletcher Technical Community College will host the Bayou Region Continuing Education Symposium for Engineers, presented by T. Baker Smith, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Workforce and Nursing Building, located at 1407 Highway 311 in Schriever.
The symposium offers engineers the opportunity to earn up to seven Professional Development Hours (PDHs), including one hour of ethics.
Featured speakers include:
- Archie Chaisson, executive director of the Office of Louisiana Highway Construction.
- Dwayne Bourgeois, executive director of the North Lafourche Levee District.
- Cyndi Glascock, wastewater business development professional at Gainey’s Concrete.
- Jenifer Schaye, general counsel for the Louisiana Legislative Auditor.
- Paul Vaught, P.E., assistant secretary for project delivery at the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
- Gordy Dove, chairman of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority.
Topics discussed will include the Office of Louisiana Highway Construction’s first-year successes and challenges; National Flood Insurance Program and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers policy updates; concrete solutions for wastewater treatment, including precast concrete package plants, case studies and treatment approaches; and requirements of Louisiana’s Public Bid Law.
T. Baker Smith serves as the presenting sponsor, with Sealevel Construction serving as the lunch sponsor and Rouses as the break sponsor. The Louisiana Engineering Society’s Bayou Chapter will sponsor the symposium’s ethics speaker.
Registration is $300 and includes breakfast and lunch. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/37p4sd5r. For additional information or sponsorship opportunities, contact Crystal Gienger at [email protected] or 985-448-7909.
About Fletcher Technical Community College
Fletcher Technical Community College, a member of Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges is a vital educational resource serving the Bayou Region. The college offers associate degrees, technical diplomas, short-term workforce training, and free adult education programs such as high school equivalency preparation, digital literacy courses, and English language instruction. Fletcher is committed to providing accessible, high-quality education that strengthens Louisiana’s workforce and supports the economic growth of South Louisiana. Visit www.fletcher.edu for more information.