At least two local colleges are preparing students to enter the digital media field as Louisiana draws more businesses that perform post-production work for the film and entertainment industry. Delgado Community College launched a Digital Media Education Center in June to help train people in the growing industry. And the University of New Orleans Department of Film, Theater and Communication Arts says enrollment in its program has grown during the past decade.

This fall, Delgado's center will be fully launched with more classes. Classes are geared toward adults and professionals continuing their education and aren't offered for credit, said Rachelle Matherne, the interim assistant director for the center. Classes focus on learning the software necessary in video game design, post-production work on films and much more to train people for jobs. "Training like this isn't available in the New Orleans area," Matherne said. "You won't find classes in a lot of these softwares."