import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react'; import { Menu, X, Phone, Mail, ChevronRight, Award, Briefcase, Globe, TrendingUp, HardHat, Zap, Wifi, Activity, Cpu, Truck, Hammer, ArrowRight } from 'lucide-react'; const DurangoWorks = () => { const [isMenuOpen, setIsMenuOpen] = useState(false); const [scrolled, setScrolled] = useState(false); // Handle scroll effect for navbar useEffect(() => { const handleScroll = () => { setScrolled(window.scrollY > 20); }; window.addEventListener('scroll', handleScroll); return () => window.removeEventListener('scroll', handleScroll); }, []); const scrollToSection = (id) => { setIsMenuOpen(false); const element = document.getElementById(id); if (element) { element.scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth' }); } }; return (
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Industrial Construction Site
Developing Career Opportunities

Resources. Tools.
Network.

Leading the way in workforce development for the energy, manufacturing, and construction sectors. We build the bridge between industry needs and skilled talent.

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Girard J. Melancon, Ph.D.
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25+
Years of Executive Experience
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About Us

Girard J. Melancon, Ph.D.

President / Founder, Durango Works Corp.

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

Leadership

Served as president of the National Council for Workforce Education (NCWE), the largest national community college workforce development institute.

National Impact

Lead consultant for global leaders in Hydrogen Production and national foundations addressing manufacturing challenges.

Servant Leadership

Passion and track record for serving business, industry, state & local government, and federal policymakers.

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Our Expertise

Specializing in Program Development

Workforce training across key industries is essential to support economic growth, innovation, and public well-being.

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Current Initiatives

Making an Impact

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Trusted by Industry Leaders

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ExxonMobil
Dow
BASF
Oxy
Georgia-Pacific
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Get in Touch

Let's Build Your Workforce Strategy

Ready to develop career opportunities and strengthen your industry presence? Contact Durango Works today.

Call Us
(225) 907-3887
Email Us
girard@durangoworks.com
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