Financial Support

Adult Education at Nunez Community College serves as a workforce training funding pathway and a career pathway bridge. It connects skill-building to short-term, flexible, and affordable hands-on workforce training, so participants can move toward long-term career growth. 

Through state and federally supported programs, eligible participants may access free or low-cost workforce training while strengthening the foundational skills needed to succeed. 

Our program follows an integrated education and training model. Students do not learn math and English in isolation. Reading, writing, and math are taught through career-focused lessons that connect directly to training programs and workplace expectations. 

Classes are flexible. We offer daytime, evening, and online options, so adults can continue working and supporting their families while building new skills. 

Participants gain skills they can apply right away, so they are better prepared for the next step in their career pathway. 

For Students

Adult Education is designed for adults who are ready to move forward. 

You may qualify if you: 

• Want to earn a high school equivalency 
• Already have a diploma but want to strengthen reading or math 
• Want to improve English language skills 
• Need to prepare for workforce training 

No matter where you begin, this program helps you build a strong foundation for career success. 

In class, you learn through real-world, career-focused lessons. Math, reading, and writing are taught in ways that support job readiness and future training, so what you learn connects directly to your next step. 

Flexible scheduling makes it easier to move forward. Daytime, evening, and online classes allow you to balance school, work, and family responsibilities. 

As you build your skills, new opportunities open. By enrolling and actively participating in Adult Education, you may qualify for funded workforce training opportunities, so the cost of career training may be reduced or removed. 

Adult Education helps you: 

• Strengthen basic skills 
• Build confidence 
• Prepare for industry credentials 
• Enter a clear career pathway 
• Increase your earning potential 

For Employers

A strong workforce begins with strong, applied skills. 

Nunez Adult Education prepares participants through an integrated education and training approach. Foundational skills are taught alongside career pathway content, so learners are better prepared for workforce training and employment. 

Flexible class options allow working adults to improve skills without leaving the workforce, so employers can retain talent while employees continue building skills. 

This model supports: 

• A stronger talent pipeline 
• Better job readiness 
• Employee upskilling 
• Improved retention 
• Long-term workforce development goals 

Adult Education expands access to training, supports economic mobility, and strengthens the regional workforce. 

M.J. Foster Promise: Quick Facts 

What It Is

The M.J. Foster Promise Program helps Louisiana residents pay for college or workforce training that leads to real jobs. It covers tuition, fees, and books, making it easier to focus on learning and building a career pathway. 

Important: Funds are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Even if you meet eligibility, funding may not be available. 

Who Can Apply 

• Louisiana resident, 19 or older 
• High school diploma or equivalent 
• No previous associate degree or higher 
• Enrolled in an approved program 
• Complete the FAFSA and M.J. Foster Promise application 

Programs Covered 

• IT & Cybersecurity 
• Healthcare 
• Construction & Trades 
• Manufacturing & Engineering 
• Transportation & Automotive 
• Energy & Environmental 
• Aviation & Aerospace 

Check with Nunez's Financial Aid Office to confirm program eligibility.

Nunez Community College offers scholarships to help students pay for short-term job training programs. These programs teach skills for careers in high-demand fields. Scholarships may come from the Nunez Foundation, industry partners, and state programs.

Available Scholarships

Fiber Optics Scholarship 
Provided by Cox Communications 
Covers $975 
Pays for your first certification

Cybersecurity Scholarship 
Provided by Louisiana Board of Regents 
Part of the Cybersecurity Talent Initiative 
Helps students train for careers in cybersecurity 

Machining Scholarship 
Provided by Haas Automation 
Covers up to $2,000 
Includes a free toolbox (valued at $135)

Methodist Health System Foundation Scholarship 
Provided by Methodist Health System Foundation 
To qualify, you must: 

• Have graduated from Chalmette High School in the last 2 years 
• Be enrolled in one of these programs: 
  • Heavy Equipment 
  • CDL Class A Tractor-Trailer 
  • CDL Class A Modified Truck-Trailer 
  • Machinist 
  • Fiber Optics

Scholarships can help lower the cost of your training. If you are interested, click on the button below to learn how to apply.

If you want to train for a new job, you may be able to get help from WIOA. This program helps pay for job training and other support you may need. 

What WIOA Can Help With 

• Tuition (up to $9,000 per program) 
• Books 
• Uniforms and supplies 
• Transportation 
• Other support services 
• Career advice and help finding a job 

How to Apply 

To apply, you must contact the Workforce Center in your area. 

St. Bernard, Plaquemines, or St. Tammany 
Tri-Parish Works 
Kane Technology Building, Room A-122 
Call 504-278-6214 
You can also complete the online pre-screening application 

Jefferson Parish 
Jefferson Parish American Job Center 
Visit www.jeffparish.net/departments/JeffersonParishAmericanJobCenter 

Orleans Parish 

JOB1 Business and Career Solutions 
Visit www.nola.gov/economic-development/workforce-development/job1/job-seekers/ 

 All Other Louisiana Residents, use the link below to find a WIOA location near you:
https://www.laworks.net/servicelocator.asp