- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Republic Services & South Louisiana Community College https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/64969?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/64969?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/64969?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Republic Services & South Louisiana Community College&body=ESG News from Republic Services https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/64969?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Education](/CSR-News/education) # Republic Services & South Louisiana Community College Jan 20, 2016 1:00 PM ET Campaign: [Republic Services in the Community](/news/campaign/republic-services-community) With a high demand for diesel mechanics throughout the country, Republic Services is investing in its future workforce by partnering with colleges and vocational schools, such as the South Louisiana Community College and the college’s Diesel-Powered Equipment Technology program, to provide internships and scholarship opportunities. Last spring, Republic donated one commercial front-end load truck to the SLCC program, located at the college’s T. H. Harris campus in Opelousas. Republic recently announced the first scholarship recipient, SLCC student Alex Ardoin. “Diesel mechanics are critical in our line of business,” said James Richard, general manager at Republic Services. “The donated truck will allow hands-on experience for SLCC students on a piece of equipment they would work on regularly at our company." “This is an incredible opportunity for our students in this high-demand program at our college,” said Lana Fontenot, SLCC’s director of development. “Not only is Republic investing in our students’ education in the near-term, but there are potential long-term career opportunities with the company during and after their college experiences.” To qualify for the Republic Services Scholarship at SLCC, students must attend South Louisiana Community College and major in the college’s Diesel-Powered Equipment Technology program, along with meeting other standard criteria. South Louisiana Community College is a comprehensive community college with more than 10,000 students that operates campuses in Abbeville, Crowley, Franklin, Lafayette, New Iberia, Opelousas, St. Martinville and Ville Platte. More information can be found at: [www.solacc.edu](http://www.solacc.edu/) or you may contact the SLCC Advancement Office at [(337) 521-9026](//localhost/tel/%2528337%2529%20521-9026) or . [![](/sites/default/files/Clients/RSv4_SECONDARY_TAG_RGB_LIGHT.jpg)](/profiles/republic-services) ### More from Republic Services ###### [Republic Services' San Diego-Area Compost Facility Named Industry's Best](/news/republic-services-san-diego-area-compost-facility-named-industrys-best) Aug 29, 2022 10:00 AM ET ###### [Republic Services Ahead of Pace to Reach Emissions Reduction Target](/news/republic-services-ahead-pace-reach-emissions-reduction-target) Jul 19, 2022 2:10 PM ET ###### [Republic Services Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens List for 2022](/news/republic-services-named-100-best-corporate-citizens-list-2022) May 19, 2022 1:20 PM ET ###### [Republic Services Cleans Up Plastics Recycling Myths for Earth Day](/news/republic-services-cleans-plastics-recycling-myths-earth-day) Apr 14, 2022 9:00 AM ET ###### [Republic Services Named to Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies List for 2022](/news/republic-services-named-barrons-100-most-sustainable-companies-list-2022) Feb 23, 2022 12:45 PM ET ###### [Republic Services Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Sixth Consecutive Year](/news/republic-services-named-dow-jones-sustainability-index-sixth-consecutive-year) Nov 22, 2021 9:00 AM ET ###### [America Recycles Day Is November 15: What to Know Before You Throw ](/news/america-recycles-day-november-15-what-know-you-throw) Nov 10, 2021 9:00 AM ET ###### [Republic Services Opens Industry's First Technical Institute](/news/republic-services-opens-industrys-first-technical-institute) Oct 7, 2021 10:00 AM ET