CTE helps our students succeed. As part of the @La_Believes Jump Start Convention today, dinah carter and Kelly DiMarco share the successes from our #JPSchools Principal Workforce Learning Series with our colleagues across Louisiana. #CTEMonth

Today, LCTCS President Dr. Monty Sullivan testified to the US Congressional Committee on Education and Workforce to advocate for the expansion of Pell grants to cover short term programs so that our students can be more resilient, dynamic, and future-ready.

Had to spend some time in dinah carter & Kelly DiMarco’s session at @La_Believes Jump Start Convention. Jefferson Parish Schools Principal Workforce Learning Series connects business & industry directly w/ schools. #LaEd

I have been honored with a College and Career Readiness Challenge Coin! Challenge coins are essentially small tokens to recognize duty with purpose. #CTEMonth @La_Believes Jefferson Parish Schools

#CTEMonth is the perfect time to celebrate the instructors! Strategy and planning are important; however, the instructors are the backbone to implementation. CTE instructors pave the way for student career exploration. Jefferson Parish Schools @La_Believes

#CTEMonth is the time to highlight workforce guest speakers. Recently, Mr. Chris Vedros visited the Haynes Academy Intro to Engineering class. The conversation focused on mechanical engineering. Jefferson Parish Schools @La_Believes

East Jefferson High students celebrate the abundance of LA seafood by mastering shucking oysters. Chef Joe LaBella instructs students on proper knife skills. EJHS will offer the Youth Restaurant Apprenticeship next year! #CTEMonth LRA Jefferson Parish Schools EAST JEFFERSON HIGH

#CTEMonth Riverdale High School First Responder instructor, Kim Buford monitors students providing treatment for a partial thickness thermal burn on the victim hand using the Applied Education rubric. Riverdale High Jefferson Parish Schools

#CTEMonth Ehret High School Lodging&Management instructor Holly Marchese took her students on a tour of the Roosevelt and Sonesta ES Suites. The focus was to explore the multiple career paths available in the hospitality sector. Jefferson Parish Schools John Ehret High School

Grace King High School expanding the First Responder courses to include EMT through a partnership with East Jefferson General Hospital and Nunez CC. #CTE

Amazing teacher leader coaching session with Ms. Christopher (who is amazing by the way)!@tiwanaha1 National Institute for Excellence in Teaching Parkview Elementary BR

This year GNO, Inc. is hosting the Young Smart & Local conference! This three-day conference is designed to inform and engage leaders from higher education, business, economic development, & community organizations on best practices around talent growth. ➡️ bit.ly/3mFPORd

The GNO, Inc. Jobs Report sponsored by Bank of America informs the workforce development & talent attraction initiatives at GNO, Inc. It ensures our efforts are aligned with high-wage, high-demand careers that can serve as vehicles for economic mobility. ➡️ bit.ly/3K8jmPy

Crawfish rain or shine. Wed, April 12.

Selected seniors who have earned high-wage, high-demand advanced industry-based credentials attended the #JPSchools Career Interview Series. This consisted of a professional soft skills workshop with workforce partners and an opportunity to interview with JP Schools partners.

EJHS students cooked with Chef Kaj Hecht for a hands-on cooking class. Chef Kaj was featured on "Chopped Jr." and "Top Chef Family Style". Much appreciation to Second Harvest SGA GNO, Inc. & YouthForce NOLA for this opportunity!

Haynes Engineering students presented final proposals to Principal Russo. Students acted as civil engineers and found solutions to issues on campus. Presentations included code compliance, permitting information, & cost estimates. Haynes Academy Catherine Coats PE

JPS Registered Pipe Trades Apprenticeship conducted interviews with contractors. 6 Seniors from Bonnabel & Grace King have been offered positions after graduation with Gallo Mechanical Services, Towers Mechanical Services, & Gootee Mechanical Services. Jefferson Parish Schools @La_Believes

Selected seniors who have earned high-wage, high-demand advanced industry-based credentials attended the JP Schools Career Interview Series. This consisted of a professional soft skills workshop with workforce partners and an opportunity to interview with JP Schools partners.