Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 546700
- Phone: (337) 421-6565
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
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$3,480Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Auto Body Program
The auto body program at Sowela Technical Community College prepares students for careers as a custom painter, technician, glass installation technician, welder, metal fabricator, or paint technician. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct, and finish automobile bodies, fenders, and external features. Program courses include: structure analysis, damage repair, non-structural analysis, mechanical and electrical components, plastics and adhesives, painting and refinishing techniques, and damage analysis and estimating. Get more details below including other Louisiana colleges that offer auto body program.
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Sowela Technical Community College (SOWELA)
3820 Senator J. Bennett Johnston Ave, Lake Charles, LA
Sowela Technical Community College, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, was established in 1938 and began operations in 1940. Over the years the school has gone through several names reflecting the growing nature of the school. STCC is constantly expanding its educational offerings and updating its facilities. The school serves residents of south western Louisiana, and has grown is scope, offering traditional and distance learning classes.
Academics
Sowela Technical Community College offers a variety of programs for transfer or career development. The school is accredited to award certificates, diplomas and associate degrees. Credit transfer to four year institutions is possible for students seeking to continue their education, while technical and vocational programs prepare students for immediate work in their field of study.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Sowela Technical Community College maintains an open enrollment policy. Students wishing to apply should complete the application and submit it along with all pertinent documents (transcripts, test scores). Financial aid is available to eligible students. Students admitted to Sowela will have an easier time determining financial aid status when applying. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and obtain a PIN in order to determine their eligibility and awards.
Students Enrolled in the Auto Body Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Sowela Technical Community College has offered the following program levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Less Than Two-Year Award
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than One Year Certificate | 1 |
| Less Than Two-Year Award | 3 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4 |
| Female | 0 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Auto Body program at Sowela Technical Community College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage
Description
Appraise automobile or other vehicle damage to determine repair costs for insurance claim settlement. Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost or cost estimates and recommendations. May seek agreement with automotive repair shop on repair costs.
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Description
Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, automotive body and related repairers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.2% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Lake Charles, LA
- Total Employment: 80
- Average Hourly Rate: $19.45
- Average Annual Salary: $40460
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
Description
Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, automotive glass installers and repairers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.8% from 2014 to 2024
Painters, Transportation Equipment
Description
Operate or tend painting machines to paint surfaces of transportation equipment, such as automobiles, buses, trucks, trains, boats, and airplanes. Includes painters in auto body repair facilities.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, painters, transportation equipment employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.9% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the candidates SOWELA accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Sowela Technical Community College may offer services to students including:
- Online classes
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work