Workforce Pell programs in Louisiana
909 short-term certificate programs across Louisiana that may qualify for the Workforce Pell Grant. Approval is set per program for the 2026 rollout — these are candidates pending approval. Run the 2-minute check to see what fits you.
Programs by field in Louisiana
Healthcare234
Business & Admin108
Engineering Tech88
IT & Computer72
Mechanic & Repair67
Other62
Culinary & Personal Care60
Construction33
Public Safety & Law31
Family & Childcare21
Arts & Design20
Manufacturing & Production16
Education15
Legal13
Transportation12
Agriculture12
Communications Tech6
Engineering6
Media & Communication6
Social Science6
Interdisciplinary5
Science Tech5
Natural Resources4
Psychology & Counseling4
Healthcare & Fitness2
Public Service1
Institutions to know in Louisiana
Real schools offering AI-resilient short-term credentials. Confirm Workforce Pell approval with each.
Skilled Trades
Baton Rouge Community College
Welding Certificate · Baton Rouge, LA
Blue Cliff College-Lafayette
HVAC/R Technician · Lafayette, LA
Blue Cliff College-Metairie
HVAC/R Technician · Metairie, LA
Bossier Parish Community College
Welding Certificate · Bossier City, LA
Central Louisiana Technical Community College
Welding Certificate · Alexandria, LA
Compass Career College
Welding Certificate · Hammond, LA
Healthcare
Ayers Career College
Medical Assistant · Shreveport, LA
Baton Rouge Community College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Baton Rouge, LA
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria
Medical Assistant · Alexandria, LA
Blue Cliff College-Lafayette
Medical Assistant · Lafayette, LA
Blue Cliff College-Metairie
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Metairie, LA
Bossier Parish Community College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Bossier City, LA
Transportation / CDL
Ayers Career College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Shreveport, LA
Central Louisiana Technical Community College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Alexandria, LA
Diesel Driving Academy-Baton Rouge
CDL / Commercial Driving · Baton Rouge, LA
Diesel Driving Academy-Shreveport
CDL / Commercial Driving · Shreveport, LA
Louisiana Delta Community College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Monroe, LA
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Minden, LA
Early Childhood Ed
Baton Rouge Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Baton Rouge, LA
Bossier Parish Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Bossier City, LA
Delgado Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · New Orleans, LA
Fletcher Technical Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Schriever, LA
Louisiana Delta Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Monroe, LA
Louisiana State University at Alexandria
Early Childhood (CDA) · Alexandria, LA
IT & Cybersecurity
Ayers Career College
Cybersecurity · Shreveport, LA
Baton Rouge Community College
IT Support / Networking · Baton Rouge, LA
Bossier Parish Community College
IT Support / Networking · Bossier City, LA
Central Louisiana Technical Community College
IT Support / Networking · Alexandria, LA
Delgado Community College
IT Support / Networking · New Orleans, LA
Fletcher Technical Community College
IT Support / Networking · Schriever, LA
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (certificate-level programs). Counts reflect which institutions offer these credentials — not confirmed Workforce Pell approval, which Louisiana finalizes on a rolling basis through 2026. PellPath is an independent guide, not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Education.