Please read carefully before signing
All material received through the application process becomes the property of SOWELA Technical Community College
(herein listed as SOWELA) and will not be returned. I understand and agree that any relevant and material
misrepresentation made on this application (including resume) will justify immediate dismissal if hired. I understand
that this application is not a contract for employment. I agree that upon separation, I will return to SOWELA any
property issued and/or owned by the College, or will allow the value of same to be deducted from my wages.
I hereby consent to and authorize any of my current or former employers to furnish any and all information
concerning my employment record. In addition, I consent to and authorize the educational institutions that I
attended to furnish any and all information concerning my educational background. I release all parties connected
with any request for information from all claims, liability, and damages for whatever reason arising out of furnishing
this information. If employed, I release SOWELA from any liability for future references it may provide regarding my
work history at the College. I acknowledge that I have read, understand and consent to this authorization. A
photocopy of this release shall have the same effect as the original.
If I am employed, I understand that employment will be on a conditional basis pending completion of the background
check. I understand that should investigation disclose misrepresentation, falsification or omission, such
misrepresentation, falsification or omission would constitute grounds for rejection of my application or immediate
dismissal from employment.
Additionally, I understand that if my materials have been submitted via electronic format (email, fax, on-line, etc.), I
will be required to provide an original signature at the time of an offer of employment. I further understand that by
submission of any electronic materials I agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this document, and that the
electronic submission is as valid as providing an original signature, subject to all terms and conditions as set forth in
these documents.
In consideration of employment, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of SOWELA and the State of Louisiana
and applicable federal law. I understand that no manager, supervisor, representative, or agent of SOWELA, other
than the president of the college or his/her designee, has the authority to enter into any agreement with me for
employment for any specified period of time, or to make any agreement contrary to the foregoing.