NATCHITOCHES, La. — Bossier Parish Community College’s HVAC program at its Natchitoches campus has been reaccredited by HVAC Excellence for a six-year term through April 2, 2032, following a site visit and formal review process.
The accreditation affirms that the program meets national standards for instruction and workforce preparation in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning field. HVAC Excellence is a national organization focused on advancing HVACR education through standards and support for training programs.
College officials said the reaccreditation reflects the program’s alignment with industry needs and its role in preparing students for a growing demand for skilled trades workers across northwest and central Louisiana.
In its review, HVAC Excellence cited program support, workforce alignment and the hands-on training environment. The organization also recognized Program Director John Jordan for his work with students and described the college as a “model for technical training in the HVAC/R field.”
“This reaccreditation is a point of real pride for BPCC and for our Natchitoches campus,” said Dr. Matthew Broxson, dean of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. “To receive the full six-year term from HVAC Excellence speaks to the quality of the program and to the work behind it.”
BPCC officials said the program combines classroom instruction, lab-based training and industry-aligned curriculum to prepare students for careers in the HVAC field. Students interviewed during the review process cited the program’s practical training and faculty support.
“Industry needs graduates who are ready to contribute from the moment they walk onto a jobsite, and this reaccreditation reinforces that BPCC is delivering exactly that,” said Joseph R. Brownlee, executive dean of industry partnerships.
The HVAC program is offered at BPCC’s Natchitoches campus and is designed to prepare students for employment in a high-demand technical field.