WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

09/22/25 Volume 4, Edition 07

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"

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Amber Renee Boyd, Executive Director of Workforce Development

Martha Sealy, Administrative Director CTEC

Michael Hilton- Principal, CTEC

Welcome Back to the Career and Technical Education Center!

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.

We’re excited to welcome all our students, staff, and instructors back for another incredible year of hands-on learning and career exploration! Whether you're returning to continue your journey or stepping into our labs and classrooms for the first time, we’re proud to have you as part of our CTE family.

This year promises new opportunities to grow your skills, connect with industry professionals, and prepare for a successful future in your chosen field — whether it's healthcare, technology, trades, or beyond.

Let’s work together, stay focused, and make this year your most impactful one yet!

Here’s to a safe, productive, and inspiring year at the Center!

Amber Renee Boyd

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As we prepare to wrap up September and move into October, our calendar is full of exciting events that showcase the talent, determination, and drive of our students. Please make note of the upcoming dates below:

Upcoming Events

September 20: (JROTC) Raider Team Competition at Walker High School (2–3 EBR teams competing)
September 23: Principals Meeting
September 25: (CTEC) Women in Industry Forum
September 25: (JROTC) Drone Game Competition at Woodlawn High School

October – Careers in Construction Month

October 1: (CTEC) Field Trip – Istrouma High School
October 2: (CETC) Field Trip – Istrouma High School

These events represent our continued commitment to connecting students with real-world experiences and equipping them for success in college, careers, and beyond. As we move forward, we encourage every member of our CTEC family—students, teachers, parents, and partners—to rise to our Superintendent’s challenge: “DARE TO BE GREAT.” Let’s continue to model excellence and create transformative opportunities for every student who walks through our doors.

Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership in making CTEC a place where greatness grows.

EBR Career & Technical Education Center (CTEC): Arts, AV Technology, & Communication (TV & Film) | Architecture & Construction | Health Sciences (EMT, CNA/Pre LPN, Patient Care, Certified Medical Assist) | Hospitality & Tourism (ProStart) | Information Technology (Computer Networking or Programing) | Manufacturing (HVAC, NCCER Electrical, NCCER Instrumentation, Process Technology Oil & Gas) | Transportation (Automotive Technician)

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

ARE YOU FOLLOWING US ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM?

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Isaiah Williams (Northeast High School) Accepted into YEA BR Cohort

Celebrating CTEC Student Isaiah Williams – Accepted to YEA BR!

Isaiah Williams, a CTEC student, has been accepted into the Young Entrepreneurs Academy of Baton Rouge (YEA BR) for the 2025–2026 school year!

This prestigious program selects a small cohort of exceptional students from across the region to develop and launch their own real businesses during the school year. Isaiah’s acceptance is a testament to his creativity, ambition, and the support he’s received from the CTEC community.

Thank you to everyone who helped share information about YEA BR with our students this summer and early in the school year. Your efforts are making a real difference in opening doors to transformative opportunities like this one.

Please join me in congratulating Isaiah on this remarkable accomplishment—we can’t wait to see the innovative ideas he will bring to life through the Academy.

Jacqueline Edwards Accepted into the CSTA IMPACT Fellow Cohort

Celebrating Excellence at CTEC

Please join us in congratulating Jacqueline Edwards on being selected as a Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) IMPACT Fellowship recipient for the 2025–2026 school year!

The CSTA IMPACT Fellowship is a prestigious, year-long leadership development program designed to cultivate Inclusive, Meaningful, and Powerful Approaches to Computing Teaching (IMPACT). Fellows receive high-level professional development, collaborate with national leaders in computer science education, and work to design and implement innovative solutions that positively transform classroom practices.

We are proud to have Mrs. Edwards representing East Baton Rouge Career and Technical Education Center on this national stage, and we celebrate their commitment to expanding access to high-quality computer science education for all students.

What's Happening Around the Center...

Spotlight: McKinley Senior High School

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McKinley High School: Driving Dreams, Inspiring Futures 🎬🍎

At McKinley High School, students are gaining real-world skills and leadership experience through innovative Workforce Development programs and specialized College & Career Pathways, including:

🎭 Arts, A/V Technology & Communication – Empowering students to create, communicate, and lead in digital media and broadcasting.

🚗 Transportation (Automotive Technician) – Hands-on training in diagnostics, repair, and automotive systems for high-demand careers.

🍎 Louisiana Pre-Educator Pathway – Preparing future teachers and education leaders with foundational classroom experience and mentorship.

🎖️ JROTC – Building discipline, leadership, and civic responsibility through a nationally recognized program.

🔧 Students are earning industry-based credentials (IBCs) while gaining the experience and confidence needed for college, careers, and beyond.

THE WORKFORCE MINI BUS IS COMING SOON!

GLEN OAKS HIGH SCHOOL

Exciting News from Glen Oaks School! 🏥📚

Our Health Science Pathway and Magnet program is flourishing, and the Medical Program is officially up and running!

Students now have the incredible opportunity to become Certified Medical Assistants by the end of the school year — setting them up for success in high-demand healthcare careers. 💉🩺

Industry-Based Credentials (IBCs)

Recognized certifications that validate a student’s skills in a specific trade or profession.

IBCs align with workforce needs and enhance employability in high-demand career fields immediately after graduation.

💪 EBR Students are graduating with skills, credentials, and experiences that set them up for lifelong success!

DATA DIVE

⭐Enrollment increased for 3rd consecutive year

⭐94% Dual Enrollment passage rate at CTEC

⭐Increase in Community Outreach, Career Field Trips, and Recruitment Events

⭐Increase in Industry-Based Credentials Earned

DATES TO REMEMBER

September 2025

20: (JROTC) Raider Team Competition at Walker High School (2–3 EBR teams competing)
25: (JROTC) Drone Game Competition at Woodlawn High School
25: (CTEC) Women in Industry Forum

October 2025

01: (CTEC) Istrouma High Field Trip
02: (CTEC) Istrouma High Field Trip
08: (CTEC) McKinley Middle Magnet Field Trip
09: End of 1st Nine Weeks

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Remember, your story starts here and ends Workforce Ready!

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EBR Workforce Development Overview.pdf

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (WFD) OVERVIEW:

The Workforce Development Department consists of Career and Technical Education, Work-Based Learned Programs (Internship), the Career and Technical Education Center, and JROTC programs across the district.

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (WFD) GOALS:

Goal 1: Ensure that all high schools and the Career Center have fully developed and implemented course progressions aligned with LDOE College and Career Pathways, with a focus on increasing the attainment of Industry-Based Certifications (IBCs).
Goal 2: Increase student participation in Work-Based Learning experiences, such as internships, and grow business partnerships that align with district goals.
Goal 3: Deliver curriculum support and professional development to CTE, Innovative Programs, and JROTC teachers across the district to increase instructional effectiveness, student achievement, align opportunities for Industry-Based Certification (IBC) attainment, and promote college and career readiness.