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LAIA and PTEC A Partnership that Works

LAIA and PTEC A Partnership that Works. CAPT Presentation – March 3, 2006 Westlake Chemical Corporation - Lake Charles, LA. This Presentation Will Cover:. LAIA (Lake Area Industry Alliance) LAIA PTEC Advisory Committee Industry and Education- a Great Partnership Why the Partnership Works.

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LAIA and PTEC A Partnership that Works

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  1. LAIA and PTECA Partnership that Works CAPT Presentation – March 3, 2006 Westlake Chemical Corporation - Lake Charles, LA

  2. This Presentation Will Cover: • LAIA (Lake Area Industry Alliance) • LAIA PTEC Advisory CommitteeIndustry and Education- a Great Partnership • Why the Partnership Works

  3. LAIA Lake Area Industry Alliance

  4. Who is LAIA? • LAIA is the Lake Area Industry Alliancea non-profit association of the petrochemical plants and refineries in Southwest Louisiana • Comprised of 26 member companies

  5. LAIA Mission • To provide a forum to inform the public about industry issues. • To foster strong Industry-Community relations. • To build a positive business environment. • To develop programs of common benefit to the member companies.

  6. LAIA’s Hands and Feet • LAIA Plant Managers meet monthly • Standing committees that drive the LAIA: Communications CAER Environmental Community Advisory Panels PTEC Advisory

  7. LAIA Accomplishments • Economic Impact Study • Community Surveys • Advocacy Program

  8. LAIA Accomplishments Web Site – www.laia.com

  9. LAIA’s Accomplishments Speakers Forum

  10. LAIA Accomplishments Community Advisory Panels

  11. LAIA’s Accomplishments Annual Paint Collection

  12. LAIA’s Accomplishments Ambient Air Monitoring Network 5 monitoring sites 104 chemical compounds Results on public web site

  13. LAIA’s Accomplishments Chem. Expo Annual event 2,600 6th grade students National recognition 300+ volunteers

  14. LAIA’s Accomplishments CAER Community Awareness Emergency Response

  15. LAIA’s Accomplishments Children’s Museum

  16. LAIA’s Accomplishments PTEC

  17. LAIA PTEC Advisory Committee

  18. LAIA PTEC Advisory Committee • The Mission of the Lake Area Industry Alliance (LAIA) PTEC Advisory Committee is to actively contribute to the growth and development of the area Process Technology (PTEC) program.

  19. Committee Members • Department Heads from McNeese State University and Sowela Technical Community College • Industry Members from the Training and HR Functions of 9 LAIA Member Companies

  20. Committee Objectives • Enrollment • Program Audits • Review Skills Needed by Process Operators • Evaluate PTEC Graduates • Ensure Continual Improvement

  21. 2005 - What’s Our Focus?

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