David Allain’s family, friends and former colleagues with the Port of W. St. Mary joined Dr. Vincent June and members of the SLCC team in Baldwin on Monday, Dec. 11. The building, which was opened in March, has been renamed in honor of the late David Allain who was instrumental in bringing the project to fruition.
New training center named for David Allain
In a Dec. 11 ceremony attended by David Allain’s friends and family, South Louisiana Community College and the Port of West St. Mary revealed the newly christened David Allain Workforce Center, described as a cutting-edge workforce training facility designed to propel regional economic development and provide students with unparalleled training opportunities.
David Allain, the late executive director of the Port of West St. Mary, was instrumental in bringing this facility to fruition and the ceremony paid tribute to his enduring commitment to the community. The David Allain Workforce Center, located near Baldwin, stands as a testament to Allain’s vision and marks a significant stride in the realm of workforce development.
Constructed with the support of an Economic Development Administration grant, the facility embodies the collective efforts of SLCC, the Port of West St. Mary and the State of Louisiana to accelerate innovation, fortify industry clusters and create higher-skill, living-wage jobs. This state-of-the-art training hub features classrooms, 12 welding booths and a commercial driver’s license pad.
SLCC Chancellor Dr. Vincent June expressed gratitude for Allain’s pivotal role.
“All of David’s tireless efforts to make this training facility possible represent just one of his many efforts throughout his lifetime in advancing workforce development in the region. The college would like to express our gratitude for all of his hard work and the incredible legacy that he has left with the St. Mary Parish community,” June said.