Workforce Development

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

1/20/25 Volume 3, Edition 21

EBR Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC) is a regional training provider for high school students in high demand, high paying jobs in the Capital Region. CTEC provides rigorous, project-based instruction, Industry Based Credentials (IBC), and dual enrollment opportunities that can be used towards an Associate Degree while in high school.

"Your story starts here and ends WORKFORCE READY"

CTEC Weekly Message from the Principal

Greetings,

We have some great things to share with you from last week and for the coming week here at CTEC. This week, our carpentry students began framing the playhouse for Southdowns Pre-K Center, medical students focused on certification prep, all departments engaged in test preparation, and we hosted field trips from Woodlawn High and Northdale Superintendent’s Academy.

Next week is a 3-day week (no school Monday, 1/20, for MLK Day):

CNA Certification Exam: Best of luck to our CNA students! Tuesday's test is rescheduled due to closure.
Field Trips: Welcoming students from Woodlawn High, Glen Oaks Middle, Tara High, and Scotlandville High.
ProStart Visit: Students will tour the Louisiana Culinary Institute.
Weather Watch: School closed Tuesday (1/21) due to winter weather conditions. Stay warm and safe.

Thank you for your continued support of our students and programs!

Michael V Hilton III - Principal, CTEC

Engaging students in career development to ensure they graduate WORKFORCE READY!

Message from the Principal

Workforce Development Department

The Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC) provides students with unique opportunities to explore specialized career pathways not available at their home schools. CTEC equips students with the skills and experiences needed for success in high-demand industries and post-secondary education by offering hands-on training, industry-aligned certifications, and innovative learning environments.

CTEC is available to students interested in pathways not offered at home school sites.

Below are the College and Career Pathways we support at our high schools across the district.

Amber Renee Boyd- Executive Director of Workforce Development

Engaging students in career development to ensure they graduate WORKFORCE READY!

Arlington Preparatory: Business Management | Hospitality & Tourism

Baton Rouge Magnet HS: Arts, AV Technology, & Communication | Architecture | Business Management

Broadmoor Senior HS: Agriculture & Construction | Business Management | Hospitality & Tourism

Capitol HS: Arts, AV Technology, & Communication | Health Sciences | Business Management

EBR Readiness HS: Arts, AV Technology & Communication | Business Management

Glen Oaks Senior HS: Construction | Arts, AV Technology, & Communication | Business Management | Health Sciences

Istrouma HS: Agriculture & Construction | Arts, AV Technology, & Communication | Hospitality and Tourism | Information Technology

Liberty HS: Arts, AV Technology, & Communication | Information Technology | LSU STEM Pathways: Pre-Healthcare, Pre-Engineering, Computer Science

McKinley HS: Arts, AV Technology, & Communication | Transportation | Louisiana Pre-Educator

Northdale Superintendent's Academy: Agriculture & Construction | Business Management

Northeast HS: Agriculture | Business Management | Hospitality and Tourism

Scotlandville HS: Business Management | Information Technology | Health Sciences | Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security | STEM Pre-Engineering

Tara HS: Arts, AV Technology, & Communication | Business Management | Hospitality and Tourism

-Amber-Renee Boyd, Executive Director of Workforce Development

Engaging students in career development to ensure they graduate WORKFORCE READY!

Upcoming Events

24-25 Field Trip Calendar

January

22: Woodlawn HS FT to CTEC
23: SPEMA FT to CTEC
23: Glen Oaks MS FT to CTEC
24: Tara HS FT to CTEC
24: FT - ProStart Students visit Louisiana Culinary Institute 8:30 - 1:00 pm
27: Tara HS FT to CTEC
28: FT - Prostart to cook & serve for EBR Principal’s Meeting
28: Tara HS FT to CTEC
28: Capitol MS FT to CTEC
29: Capitol MS FT to CTEC
29: Tara HS FT to CTEC
30: Tara HS FT to CTEC
30: Glasgow field trip to CTEC

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School Closures

CIW Techs @ Work at CTEC

Food Bank Shelves Built for Park Forest Middle

CTEC students from high schools across the parish finished this project for Park Forest Middle School

CTEC awarded $15,000 ADF Grant for PK Playhouse at Southdowns

Medical TECHs Prep for Certification Exams

Around the Center

Check your High School Transfer Route here

Workforce Development Spotlight

Career and Technical Education around the District!

Scotlandville Magnet High School "Civil Engineering - Bridging the Gap"

This symposium highlighted innovative solutions and showcased the work of Scotlandville's students as they explored how engineering can bridge the gap between theory and real-world application.

Featured: engineering exhibits of student projects, interactive displays, and insightful demonstrations.

JROTC Archery Competition

Archery Competition at Belaire High School

Belaire High School JROTC serves as the host to the first district archery tournament on January 15 at the high school gymnasium. The archery tournament is the first event of the year for teams to prepare and compete in the upcoming Regional and Louisiana State Championship tournaments held at LSU-Alexandria (Mega Shelter) on February 21, 2025. During the first round of the district tournament, about 50 students from Belaire, Istrouma, and McKinley High were present for the competition. Several parents and team supporters came out to support their students and teams. The second round of the district competition will be held on January 29th at Belaire High and will also serve as the host to several more teams throughout the district. The teams must compete high to qualify and participate in the Louisiana State Archery Championship. We expect several of our teams to earn a trip to the National Level Archery Competition in Louisville, KY during late spring 2025.