25
Years Experience
Developing Career Opportunities
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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.
Years Experience
DURANGO WORKS CORP. President/ Founder ( 2022)
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).
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.
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.
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
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.
