SOWELA Technical Community College - Lamar Salter Campus 15014 Lake Charles Highway, Leesville, LA 71446

"Within my second semester of studying Automotive Technology, I’m more than happy to say that the knowledge I have gained has helped out a lot. The assignments that are assigned, shop participation, and hands-on learning all make a huge impact on your learning experience here. I can say the instructor treats you like a part of his family and is very organized when it comes to grades. If you plan on planning a career in Automotive Technology, you’d definitely excel in this organization"

"I’ve been at this campus for the last 2 years, and I can say that I’m very satisfied with the instructor, the courses, and the staff. Anytime I’ve needed help they have always been really helpful not only for the course I’m taking (automotive technology), but for any out side stuff I needed like financial aid, and class setup. I highly recommend taking this course, and I highly recommend the instructor Rodney Texada."

"Finishing my final semester in automotive technology Mr.Rodney is a great instructor with many years experience in his field. Started very novice by my second semester was tearing down and rebuilding a V8 engine. All my assignments for each semester was made available thru Canvas some students who didn't want to navigate online to retrieve their assigned book work Mr. Rodney would look at his grade book tell what is due and when always willing to work with students no matter the issue they would encounter. Book work in conjunction with hands on in the lab is crucial to building automotive skills. Mr.Rodney helped many students find jobs either thru internship or by recommendation as they come to final semester.The Dean was very supportive she would come down to the shop area check in on students and what projects they were working on ask questions about the trade they are learning."

"This is a sorry excuse for a school. I came here in hopes to achieve my degree in mechanics but the teacher was very unprofessional and unorganized. Didn’t post any assignments until the end of the year. I attempted to talked to the dean but she bs the whole situation. The teacher lied about all of it and the dean would feed his bs. A waste of my year and money. Wish I never would have enrolled. Biggest regret of my life. Would NOT recommend, especially if you’re going for automotive technology."