LCAI Residential Contractors Seminar

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The Louisiana Contractors Accreditation Institute’s Residential Contractors Seminar provides foundational technical knowledge that is essential to a residential contractor aiming to take advantage of business opportunities within the residential construction industry.

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The Louisiana Contractors Accreditation Institute, a partnership between Louisiana Economic Development, Louisiana Community & Technical College System and the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, offers this and other small and emerging construction businesses seminars and courses that assist in building a solid foundation of knowledge within the construction industry.

The Louisiana Contractors Accreditation Institute (LCAI) Residential Contractors Seminar provides foundational technical knowledge that is essential to a residential contractor in order to take advantage of business opportunities within the residential construction industry. Ten week course, with two-hour sessions twice a week Taught by industry leaders Offered via Zoom, a fully interactive web-based video conferencing tool All information and materials disseminated during the LCAI Residential Contractors Seminar will be focused on residential construction.

Residential construction topics covered include but are not limited to: Print Reading Building Calculations Site Work, Demolition and Construction Foundations, Formwork and Retaining Walls Interior Finishes and Exterior Finishes Roofs and Roof Structures Structural Loads Concrete and Masonry Wood Frame Construction Related Trades Types of Construction and Special Construction Special Equipment Safety Codes Eligibility

The LCAI Residential Contractors Seminar is open to all who have the intent to start or currently have an established construction based Louisiana business. The Process

Sign up for email notification when registration opens for the next LCAI Residential Contractors Seminar course.

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Course dates: June 1-August 5, 2026 2

Registration period: April 6-May 29, 2026

Apply here (opens external page in a new window) at Fletcher Technical Community College and follow steps to pay $350 course fee. 3

Participation requirements: Attend at least 80% of the 10-week course, with two-hour sessions twice a week, to qualify for course completion. 1

Course dates: June 1-August 5, 2026 2

Registration period: April 6-May 29, 2026

Apply here (opens external page in a new window) at Fletcher Technical Community College and follow steps to pay $350 course fee. 3

Participation requirements: Attend at least 80% of the 10-week course, with two-hour sessions twice a week, to qualify for course completion. Eligibility Scenarios I’m not in business yet. Can I still register for the LCAI Residential Contractors Seminar?

Yes, if you are intent upon starting a construction related business you are eligible to attend the LCAI Residential Contractors Seminar. You do not have to be in business yet. I’m already in business and have my contractor’s license. Should I register for the the LCAI Residential Contractors Seminar?

Yes, the LCAI Residential Contractors Seminar can provide valuable industry information even for those who are already in business and/or already possess a contractor’s license. FAQs

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All information and materials disseminated during the LCAI Residential Contractors Seminar will be focused on residential construction. What topics will the LCAI…

Topic areas: Education and Training, Workforce Development, Advanced Manufacturing and Industry.

Funding amount

This other provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no single fixed deadline.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

LCAI Residential Contractors Seminar is administered by Louisiana Economic Development (LED), listed via Louisiana Economic Development.