{"id":5,"date":"2018-03-28T13:44:19","date_gmt":"2018-03-28T19:44:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/www-2\/?page_id=5"},"modified":"2026-06-09T14:27:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T19:27:11","slug":"page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/iiec\/","title":{"rendered":"Institute for Industry &#8211; Education Collaboration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\t\tInstitute for Industry &#8211; Education Collaboration (IIEC)\t<\/h1>\n\tThe <strong data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"333\">Institute for Industry-Education Collaboration (IIEC)<\/strong>\u00a0at McNeese State University was created to organize and expand university-industry partnerships that strengthen the regional economy and workforce. As McNeese&#8217;s liaison to industry, the IIEC connects companies with expert faculty, seasoned practitioners, and industry-grade facilities to deliver measurable training outcomes, technology transfer, and collaborative problem-solving.\n<p>The IIEC&#8217;s purpose is to enhance workforce skills and productivity while accelerating innovation: we develop customized programs, facilitate applied research and senior design projects, and open our hands-on labs for realistic training scenarios. Offerings include open-enrollment and company-specific courses (in-person and live-online) with CEUs\/PDHs, plus guidance on grant-funded upskilling options that lower training costs for Louisiana employers.<\/p>\n<h6>\n\t\t\tEXPLORE THIS PAGE\t<\/h6>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#featured\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFeatured Programs\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#industry\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIndustry Training\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#hands-on\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFacilities &amp; Equipment\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#career-training\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tProfessional Development\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#grants\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGrants &amp; Partnerships\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#leisure-learning\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLeisure Learning\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#contact\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tContact Us\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t <!-- FEATURED PROGRAMS -->\n  <section id=\"featured-programs\">\n        Featured Opportunities\n      <h2>\n        Featured Programs\n      <\/h2>\n    \n  Explore special seminars and youth programs currently highlighted by the IIEC, then continue below to view our full portfolio of workforce, professional, and community learning offerings.\n\n    <\/section>\n  <a href=\"IMAGE-LINK\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/iiec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/IMG_6486e-e1780500061842.jpg\" alt=\"Henry Kister teaching a Practical Distillation Technology seminar with participants actively engaged in discussion\" width=\"100%\" \/>\n  <\/a>\nFeatured Engineering Seminar\n<h2>\nHenry Kister\n<\/h2>\n\nPractical Distillation Technology\n\n<strong>November 9-12, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\nLNG Center of Excellence \u2022 Lake Charles, Louisiana\n\nJoin internationally recognized distillation expert <strong>Henry Kister<\/strong> for a comprehensive program focused on improving distillation performance, troubleshooting operating problems, increasing capacity, and reducing operating costs.\n\n<ul>\n<li>Troubleshoot column performance and operating problems<\/li>\n<li>Learn practical debottlenecking and optimization techniques<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate existing designs and improve separation efficiency<\/li>\n<li>Real-world case studies drawn from decades of industry experience<\/li>\n<li>Optional Chemical and Refinery Distillation Workshops included at no additional cost<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Early Registration:<\/strong> $1,999 through July 31, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Regular Registration:<\/strong> $2,499\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/iiec\/henry-kister\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/iiec\/wp-content\/plugins\/bb-plugin\/img\/pixel.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n  <a href=\"IMAGE-LINK\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/iiec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/03\/Robotics-2025-1.png\" alt=\"Summer Engineering Research Academy\" width=\"100%\" \/>\n  <\/a>\nFeatured Youth STEM Program\n<h2>\nSummer Engineering Research Academy\n<\/h2>\n\nHands-On Engineering for High School Students\n\n<strong>Session 1:<\/strong> June 15-19, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Session 2:<\/strong> July 6-10, 2026\n\nStudents explore real engineering concepts through projects led by McNeese faculty using university labs and equipment.\n\n<ul>\n<li>Robotics, programming, concrete design &amp; chemical engineering<\/li>\n<li>Hands-on engineering labs<\/li>\n<li>Projects guided by McNeese professors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/iiec\/mcneese-engineering-academy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t <!-- FEATURED PROGRAMS -->\n  <section id=\"featured-programs\">\n        IIEC Program &amp; Services\n      <h2>\n        Program Areas\n      <\/h2>\n    \n   In addition to featured events, the IIEC offers workforce training, continuing education, grant-supported employer solutions, and community enrichment opportunities throughout the year.\n\n    <\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/iiec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/03\/Untitled-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Kister Seminar 2025\" height=\"2370\" width=\"3840\" title=\"Kister Seminar 2025\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\tTechnical &amp; Safety Focused\n<h3>\n\t\t\tIndustry Training\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Upcoming <strong>in-person and online technical training courses<\/strong>, <strong>OSHA-authorized classes<\/strong>, and <strong>COSS\u00ae\/COSM\u00ae safety programs<\/strong>. Includes hands-on learning in McNeese&#8217;s industry-grade facilities and with nationally recognized industry experts such as <strong>Norman Lieberman<\/strong> and <strong>Henry Kister<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/reg.learningstream.com\/view\/cal10a.aspx?ek=&#038;ref=&#038;aa=0&#038;sid1=0&#038;sid2=0&#038;as=89&#038;wp=338&#038;tz=0&#038;ms=0&#038;nav=0&#038;cc=0&#038;cat1=0&#038;cat2=0&#038;cat3=0&#038;aid=MCNEESE&#038;rf=&#038;pn=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIndustry In-Person Training\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/reg.learningstream.com\/view\/cal10a.aspx?as=89&#038;wp=715&#038;aid=MCNEESE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIndustry Online Training\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/iiec\/osha\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOSHA Training\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/iiec\/coss-cosm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCOSS &amp; COSM Training\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRequest Training\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n    Email <a href=\"mailto:iiec@mcneese.edu?subject=Industry%20Training%20Inquiry\">iiec@mcneese.edu<\/a> with:\n    <ul>\n      <li>Topic\/skills needed<\/li>\n      <li>Preferred dates &amp; delivery (in-person\/virtual)<\/li>\n      <li>Estimated participants<\/li>\n      <li>Company\/organization<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/iiec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2018\/08\/Model-Control-Unit-2.jpg\" alt=\"Model Control Unit 2\" height=\"1568\" width=\"2352\" title=\"Model Control Unit 2\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\tHands-On Training\n<h3>\n\t\t\tFacilities &amp; Equipment\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Train in McNeese&#8217;s hands-on labs:\u00a0<strong>Hands-On Trainer (HOT)<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Glycol Fractionation<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Confined Space Training Vessel<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>DeltaV<\/strong>, and dedicated classrooms for applied learning.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Realistic scenarios for operators &amp; technicians<\/li>\n<li>Cutaways and movable equipment available<\/li>\n<li>Reserve space or request a turnkey program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/reg.learningstream.com\/view\/cal0.aspx?as=89&#038;wp=707&#038;aid=MCNEESE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExplore Facilities &amp; Equipment\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRequest a Tour\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n  Email <a href=\"mailto:iiec@mcneese.edu?subject=Industry%20Training%20Inquiry\">iiec@mcneese.edu<\/a> with:\n  <ul>\n    <li>Your name and job title<\/li>\n    <li>Company\/organization<\/li>\n    <li>Facilities and equipment you would like to tour<\/li>\n    <li>Preferred date(s) and time(s) for your visit<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/iiec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/03\/chem-e4non.jpg\" alt=\"Professor Teaching Adult Learning\" height=\"2584\" width=\"4032\" title=\"Professor Teaching Adult Learning\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\tAdvance Your Career\n<h3>\n\t\t\tProfessional Development\t<\/h3>\n\t<p><strong>In-person and online options<\/strong> designed for professionals seeking to upskill, advanced training, certifications, and continuing education credits toward license renewals.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/iiec\/professional-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tProfessional Development In-Person and Online\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/iiec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/03\/DSC03322.jpg\" alt=\"Hands-On-Training\" height=\"480\" width=\"640\" title=\"Hands-On-Training\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\tWorkforce Solutions\n<h3>\n\t\t\tGrants &amp; Partnerships\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Grant-funded upskilling and collaborative solutions for employers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IWTP (Incumbent Worker Training Program):<\/strong>\u00a0guidance and application support<\/li>\n<li>Workforce grant writing and administration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>The IIEC has served as the primary training provider for:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Bessette Development Corporation<\/li>\n<li>Bryan, Strange, Smith, Insurance Agency, Inc.<\/li>\n<li>Firestone Polymers LLC<\/li>\n<li>McElroy, Quirk, and Burch (A Professional Corporation)<\/li>\n<li>Sasol USA Corporation<\/li>\n<li>Southwest LA Small Business Consortium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/reg.learningstream.com\/view\/cal0.aspx?as=89&#038;wp=706&#038;aid=MCNEESE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMore About IWTP and How to Get Started\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/iiec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/03\/Paper-Marbling.jpg\" alt=\"Paper Marbling\" height=\"705\" width=\"1054\" title=\"Paper Marbling\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\tCreativity &amp; Enrichment\n<h3>\n\t\t\tLeisure Learning\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Explore\u00a0<strong>in-person and online, no-pressure classes<\/strong>\u00a0that spark creativity and personal growth. Options include arts, hobbies, wellness, photography, and technology basics.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Evening &amp; weekend options with local instructors<\/li>\n<li>Beginner-friendly, hands-on focus-no grades<\/li>\n<li>Online classes in personal enrichment topics such as writing, fitness, and creative skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/reg.learningstream.com\/view\/cal10a.aspx?ek=&#038;ref=&#038;aa=0&#038;sid1=0&#038;sid2=0&#038;as=89&#038;wp=546&#038;tz=0&#038;ms=0&#038;nav=0&#038;cc=0&#038;cat1=0&#038;cat2=0&#038;cat3=0&#038;aid=MCNEESE&#038;rf=&#038;pn=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn-Person Courses\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ed2go.com\/mcneese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOnline Courses\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTeach a Class\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n  Interested in teaching a Leisure Learning class? 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