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GONZALES — Tuition assistance from the U.S. Department of Labor is available to local students ready to begin a career in solar technology training.

The River Parishes Community College Solar Program, beginning in January 2023, will teach students how to install solar panels while also promoting resume writing and interview skills.

The 12-week long course will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, email workforce@rpcc.edu, call 225-743-8663, or visit 925 W. Edenborne Parkway in Gonzales.