SUSLA training program among funded projects

A Southern University Shreveport program received a needed boost from legislators approving appropriations for transportation, education and social projects.

Congressman Jim McCrery announced funding for Southern University at Shreveport's health-care training mission, which will get an infusion of $100,000 tucked into the House's Labor/Health and Human Services appropriations legislation.

SUSLA will use the money to help identify qualified faculty members, purchase equipment and enhance adult education. The project will concentrate on high-growth occupations such as dental hygiene, medical laboratory technician/phlebotomy, nursing, radiological technology and respiratory therapy.