Students began classes Aug. 21. The Fall semester is filled with record numbers in most programs.

Second chances, do-overs and try again are all familiar to most of us.

Starting Tuesday (Sept. 5), the Reserve Campus will begin registration for “Second Start.”

You can still get into classes for this semester but should be on campus starting Tuesday morning to get registered and signed up for classes.

With over 217 sections of classes, there is still room in many of them.

If you are thinking about changing your life for the better, a Technical Education is a sure way to find success in your career. Thinking about changing your career?

Reserve has day classes, evening classes, online classes and hybrid classes to help you attain your goal, while still working in your current job.

Financial aid is available for this Semester. We have programs to assist with day care and many of the day-to-day obstacles that may have prevented you from attending in the past.

Starting today, you can make the effort and change your future and the future of your family.

With the national interest in apprenticeships, we have seen a huge jump in the number of local internships, apprenticeships and work ready programs.

There is no time like now and no better day than today to make the decision to better your life.

The River Region is filled with companies and industries that have career opportunities. Most of them require less than a four-year degree, but more than a high school diploma.

South Central Louisiana Technical College (soon to be River Parishes Community College, Reserve Campus) is just the answer you may have been looking for.

Classes to fit your schedule, programs that result in jobs are right here close to home.

Tuition is easily covered by the National Financial Aid, so there is nothing to pay back after graduation.

“Second Start” could just be the second chance you have been waiting on for a long time.

Go to scl.edu to apply online and then come by the Campus starting Tuesday (Sept. 5-8) for your SECOND START.

Penelope Freeman is Campus Dean for South Central Louisiana Technical College. She is at the Reserve Campus. Email her at penelopefreeman@ scl.edu.