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Durango Works Corp.

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Durango Works specializes in sector workforce development for manufacturing, petrochemical, energy/energy efficiency, telecommunication, construction, IT, transportation, and allied healthcare. Durango Works also offers a unique niche for creating career pathways for returning military, youth aging out of foster care, adult and juvenile ex-offenders, and individuals seeking foundational skills development.

25

Years Experience

About Us

Girard J. Melancon, Ph.D.

DURANGO WORKS CORP. President/ Founder ( 2022)

Leadership

In addition to his executive experience, Dr. Melancon has recently served as president of the largest national community college workforce development institute in the United States, called the National Council for Workforce Education (NCWE).

Recognized

Nationally recognized workforce consultant, assisting the postsecondary education sectors to build effective workforce programs in the alternative energy sector, manufacturing sector, petrochemical sector, transportation sector, and various construction sectors. We specialize in programs designed to recruit, train, employ, and prepare individuals for sustainable careers in evolving industries.

Servant-Leader for Business and Industry

Dr. Melancon has the passion and track record for being the ideal servant-leader for business and industry, state and local government, and federal policymakers.

Current Projects

Director for the National Green Job Advisory Council funded by a Large National Foundation, alternative energy, HVAC technology, electric vehicles, energy transmission, and green construction

Lead consultant for a global leader in Hydrogen Production workforce project development in Sacramento, CA

Lead consultant for a national foundation to develop solutions addressing challenges in the manufacturing sector.

Consultant for an east coast community college system to help their workforce realignment with business and industry 

Lead consultant for a prominent Baton Rouge nonprofit, workforce program assessment, and design 

Specializing in Program Development

Petrochemical

Petrochemical

Petrochemical workforce training is essential for ensuring safety, efficiency, and innovation in a high-demand, high-skill industry.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Manufacturing workforce training is vital to maintain productivity, embrace new technologies, and support a competitive economy.

Energy/ Energy Efficiency

Energy/ Energy Efficiency

Energy and energy efficiency workforce training is crucial for advancing sustainable practices, reducing costs, and meeting growing energy demands.

Telecommunication

Telecommunication

Telecommunication workforce training is key to supporting rapid technological advancements and maintaining reliable, high-speed connectivity.

Workforce training across key industries—like petrochemicals, manufacturing, energy, telecommunications, construction, allied health, IT, and transportation—is essential to support economic growth, innovation, and public well-being. Skilled workers drive progress, ensure safety, and keep critical systems running smoothly. Investing in training today builds a stronger, more resilient future.

Allied Health

Allied Health

Allied Health workforce training is critical for delivering high-quality patient care, supporting healthcare teams, and addressing the growing demand for medical services.

Information Technology

Information Technology

Information Technology workforce training is vital for keeping pace with innovation, securing digital infrastructure, and meeting the evolving needs of a tech-driven world.

Transportation

Transportation

Transportation workforce training is essential for ensuring safety, improving efficiency, and supporting the movement of goods and people in a growing economy.

Construction

Construction

Construction workforce training is essential for ensuring jobsite safety, improving project quality, and meeting industry demands with skilled labor.