Coastal 101

Program Overview

This non-credit program is designed to prepare participants for the growing demands of the coastal protection and restoration industries. The program introduced participants to coastal protection and restoration job skills and prepared them for work in coastal protection and restoration fields.

This program includes an Introduction to Coastal Restoration Seminar and up to 5 industry-based credentials (IBCs) designed to provide participants with skills needed for coastal jobs. Participants who have compled the seminar earned a scholarship award covering the cost of the IBCs. 

Previously funded InDUSTRY BASED CREDENTIALS (IBCs)

• Airboat Operations 
• Computer Skills
• Drone Prep: FAA Part 107 UAS
• Electrical 
• Green Infrastructure Inspection
• Heavy Equipment Operations 
• IT Certifications
• Safety Training
• Welding

CAREER OUTLOOK

Participants will gain practical, hands-on experience with industry-standard skills and certifications, preparing them for careers in environmental science, construction, and coastal management.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Understand the principles of coastal ecology and restoration techniques.
• Identify common challenges in coastal restoration, such as erosion, habitat loss, and rising sea levels.
• Operate an airboat in coastal environments for fieldwork and restoration projects.
• Design and implement green infrastructure solutions for coastal protection.
• Prepare and pass the FAA Part 107 UAS (Drone) certification exam.
• Comply with workplace safety regulations in the coastal restoration field (OSHA 10).

CONTACT

Rodney Woods
Coastal 101 Coordinator
Phone: (985) 448-5922
Email: [email protected]
IPT Building, Office 200C

Mary Briscoe
STEM Department Head
Phone: (985) 448-5902
Email: [email protected]
IPT Building, Office 200E