WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT FUNDING

The Division of Continuing Education for the University of Louisiana at Monroe offers online certificate programs through Gatlin Education Services, a recognized provider of online workforce development programs to colleges and universities. The following programs have been approved by the Louisiana Department of Labor for Workforce Investment Act funding:

• Administrative Medical Specialist
  ($1395, 240 hours)
• Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist
  ($1795, 240 hours)
• Advanced Coding for the Physician’s Office
  ($1195, 80 hours)
• Advanced Hospital Coding and CCS Prep
  ($1495, 80 hours)
• AutoCAD 2005 Certification
  ($1595, 120 hours)
• Bookkeeping the Easy Way with Quickbooks
  ($1495, 140 hours)
• Certified Bookkeeper Program
  ($1595, 80 hours)
• eBusiness
  ($1995, 120 hours)
• Graphic Design Certificate
  ($1295, 80 hours)
• Help Desk Specialist
  ($2195, 200 hours)
• Medical Transcription Certificate
  ($1395, 240 hours)
• Microsoft Office Specialist 2003
  ($1395, 120 hours)
• Paralegal Certificate
  ($1595, 225 hours)
• Pharmacy Technician
  ($1595, 240 hours)
• Project Management Course
  ($1295, 40 hours)
• Records Management
  ($1195, 80 hours)
• Six Sigma, Greenbelt
  ($1695, 100 hours)
• Travel Agent Training
  ($1395, 120 hours)

Interested individuals should contact one of the following offices for information regarding eligibility for Workforce Investment Act funding:

Ouachita Parish: One Stop Shop at 3158 Louisville, Monroe, Louisiana; 318-362-5111 (phone)

Franklin Parish: Winnsboro Job Center at 209B Fair Avenue, Winnsboro, Louisiana; 318-435-5687 (phone)

Union Parish: Union Workforce Center, 303-B East Water Street, Farmerville, Louisiana; 318-368-9606 (phone)

Once declared eligible, the next contact should be to the ULM Division of Continuing Education for registration information.