The Lower Orangeburg-Upper Dorchester (LOUD) Community Development Corporation is a collaborative effort of community partners including churches, agencies, organizations and individuals, who are working to improve the quality of life and economic opportunity for our communities.

Lower Orangeburg - Upper Dorchester
(LOUD)

A Local Approach to Rural Economic Development

Success Statistics

Success Skills @ Work

Jan. 2008 Class:

  • 13 students enrolled
  • 12 students (92%) graduated
  • 11 graduates currently enrolled in subsequent C.N.A. training
  • 1 graduate is working

Pre-Employment Manufacturing Program:

Since January 2007

  • Total Graduates: 42
  • Number Employed or Continuing Education: 32 (76%)

Certified Nursing Assistant Program:

Since January 2007

  • Total Graduates: 41
  • Number Employed or Continuing Education: 40 (98%)

Patient Care Technician Program:

Since January 2007

  • Total Graduates: 6
  • Number Employed: 6 (100%)

Truck Driving Program:

Since January 2007

  • Total Graduates: 5
  • Number Employed: 5 (100%)

REAL Program:

Since January 2007

  • 13 students enrolled
  • 10 students graduated (77%)

Business Plans include a children’s consignment store, a foster home, a party supply store, a copier service, a paint contractor, two back how operators and an arcade.

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