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Mission

To create a platform to connect all companies & people performing Software Development across Louisiana.

Objectives

Create awareness of the software development capabilities (software development companies/corporate IT departments/ higher Ed/government) across Louisiana.

Promote partnership and collaboration among software developers/ software development companies/ corporate IT departments/ higher Ed/ government across Louisiana.

Retain and attract software development talent in Louisiana.

Support Louisiana economic development efforts to attract software development opportunities to Louisiana.

Mission

To support the expansion and evolution of Technology infrastructure across the State of Louisiana to make the State a high-level and fair place to make tech investments. 

This is accomplished through advocacy, education and organizational leadership.

Enumeration

Discover and define the existing status of technology infrastructure in existence in the State currently. That includes fiber maps, ISP mapping, 5g+ coverage maps, power distribution/generation, etc.

Engagement

Meet with major infrastructure stakeholders in the public and private sector.

Advocate

Write briefs, testify and attempt to bring focus to issues around public policy, investments both public and private and opportunities involving our mission.

Mission

Strengthen Louisiana’s technology industry by creating opportunities for its workforce through connections to communities and resources as well as promoting its workforce within the state and nationally. 

Objectives

Community

Find existing virtual and in-person communities and promote them to membership. Foster the creation of new community spaces in unreached regions and technology segments. 

Connection

Engage complimentary organizations & associations and relevant companies to share resources and opportunities that enhance the state's workforce.

Visibility

Improve the visibility of the state’s workforce through broad communications and act as a resource for companies and individuals seeking to engage the state’s industry and workforce.

Mission 

Advance the state’s operational technology ecosystem by fostering partnerships between industry, government, and academia. Our mission is to cultivate a skilled workforce, encourage responsible innovation, and champion the safe, reliable, and secure use of OT systems that power Louisiana’s industries.

Vision

To establish Louisiana as a national leader in Operational Technology innovation and workforce excellence, where skilled OT professionals and strong industry partnerships drive sustainable growth for all industrial sectors across the state

Mission

To build and maintain a membership community that will strengthen the overall mission of the LTIA.  

Objectives

Recruitment

Expand membership by targeting technology professionals, students, and industry leaders statewide. 

Engagement

Enhance member satisfaction through sharing of resources, networking opportunities, and advocacy programs. 

Connect

Create collaboration channels across Louisiana’s tech industry

Mission

To establish and maintain a strong feedback loop between Louisiana's technology workforce and its universities, community colleges, and alternative education programs.

Vision

To see Louisiana's educational institutions—including universities, community colleges, and alternative programs—recognized for producing a robust technology talent pipeline whose curricula are dynamically aligned with current and emerging industry requirements.

Pillars

Collaboration and Communication - Providing a specific forum to elevate communication between technology professionals, education providers, and students.

Curriculum Alignment - Ensuring that educational offerings meet the specific needs of the industry, particularly in emerging technological fields.

Workforce Development - Supporting the overall organizational goal of addressing the need for Training & workforce development programs.