WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
10/14/24 Volume, Edition 11
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.
Workforce Development Department: Week in Review
Engaging students in career development to ensure they graduate WORKFORCE READY!
I hope this message finds you well! It’s been an incredibly exciting and productive week across our Career Center and high school campuses as we continue to support Career and Technical Education (CTE) with some truly impactful initiatives. Here are just a few highlights that showcase the amazing work happening across the district:
Internship Business Breakfast Success: 190 of our interns connected with business mentors at our recent Internship Business Breakfast, creating invaluable networking opportunities and preparing them for workforce training. It’s inspiring to see the partnerships forming to support our students' career readiness!
CPR Training at McKinley High School: Students at McKinley High have taken part in life-saving CPR training, further emphasizing the importance of safety and emergency preparedness in our CTE programs.
Career Days and Grants Awarded: We’ve hosted several engaging Career Days, helping students explore pathways for their futures, and we are proud to announce the awarding of several new grants to expand our offerings and resources.
JROTC Student Achievements: Our JROTC students have made us proud, with many receiving sign-on bonuses as they step into exciting new opportunities, showcasing their leadership and discipline.
District-Wide Workforce Development Success: Across the district, our Workforce Development initiatives continue to gain momentum, ensuring our students have the skills and opportunities they need for success in today’s ever-changing job market.
These milestones are a testament to the commitment, hard work, and vision of each and every one of you. Thank you for your continued dedication to preparing our students for bright futures!
Let’s keep the momentum going and continue to support one another as we make great things happen.
Warm regards,
-Amber-Renee Boyd, Executive Director of Workforce Development
Engaging students in career development to ensure they graduate WORKFORCE READY!
Upcoming Events
October
11-14: Fall Break
17: Build Your Future at Lamar Dixon
19: Sea Perch Training with LSU (Summer Dann)
22: EBR Readiness FT to CTEC
23: Geaux Engage Alliance Safety Council from 8-10 with breakfast served at CTEC
23: Belfair Montessori Magnet FT to CTEC
24: CTEC Medical and The Cardiovascular Institute of the South at Rouses Market taking vital signs from 8-12.
26: Pre-LPN Clinical 6:30-4:30
28-30: SUN Conference
Counselor Institute (Career Diplomas Jump Start): Girona & Martha
29: FT to Coca Cola at 9 and 12
30: Receipt of $10,000 DEWALT Tools Grant
Start 25-26 Recruitment
Next week CTEC will kick off recruitment for TECs (Trainees Earning Credentials) to join SkillsUSA. With a $16 membership fee, TECs will receive a $500 scholarship to any LCTCS college, which includes BRCC. TECs may also have the opportunity to compete for an additional $1,000 scholarship!
We would like to thank Ben Boudreaux and the NeuroMedical Center Clinic for donating the membership fee for our nursing and Medical Assistant TECs.
Career and Technical Education around the district!
🌟 Building the Future! 🌟
What an inspiring morning at the Internship Business Brunch! ☕️✨ 190 talented interns met their business mentors, connected with industry professionals, and took key steps in preparing for the workforce. 🚀 From networking to career-building discussions, today’s event was all about creating opportunities and increasing career awareness.
A big shoutout to our mentors for guiding these bright minds toward success. The future workforce is ready, and they’re looking sharp! 💼💡
#InternshipBrunch #CareerReady #FutureLeaders #MentorshipMatters #WorkforceTraining #NetworkingSuccess #BusinessConnections #WorkforceDevelopment
🚑 Lifesavers in Training! 🫶
Our incredible McKinley High School students took a major step toward becoming community heroes by learning CPR! 🏥💪
Thanks to their dedication and hands-on training, they're now equipped with the skills to help save lives in emergency situations and #WorkforceReady. 👏 We’re proud of these young leaders for prioritizing safety and care. 🌟
#McKinleyHigh #FutureHeroes #CPRTraining #SkillsThatSave #LifesaversInTheMaking #CommunityCare #StudentSuccess #workforcedevelopment
Cadet Dylan Gilbert requested his recruiter and the Recruiter Command from the U.S. Army to swear him in at Liberty High School with his parents' presence and JROTC peers in the program. Also present for the gathering were Mr. Watson, the School Principal, and other administrators of his staff.
Cadet Dylan Gilbert is a Senior at Liberty High School, upon his graduation, Dylan will depart to Active Duty/Basic Training to fulfill a three-year contract commitment with the United States Army which will provide him a bonus ($19, 500 ) for his enlisting in the Army. Cadet/SGM Dylan Gilbert has been a four-year cadet in the Liberty JROTC Program. In the JROTC Battalion the following leadership positions he has held; Platoon Sergeant and First Sergeant for one of the companies in the Battalion. Currently, he is the Staff S-6 Officer, assisting the other staff officers with executing the Battalion's Webpage, and other technology to support the program. Other activities he has participated in the JROTC Raiders Competitions, and on the male soccer team for Liberty High School.
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s Office of Workforce Development has been awarded a MERA Work-based Learning grant in the amount of $21,875.00. The grant funds will be utilized to provide students with targeted workshops facilitated by professional consultants focused on workplace readiness, including training in leadership, corporate etiquette, conflict resolution, time management, and communication skills. Additionally, the grant funds will also cover the materials and supplies needed for successful implementation of the workshops.
This grant will afford students the opportunity to strengthen the foundational skills necessary to succeed in any work environment, increasing their likelihood of successful internship experiences and securing future employment. Students gain hands-on experience modeling real-world settings, building transferrable competencies in leadership, work ethic, corporate etiquette, self-efficacy and professional behavior.
The desired outcomes include preparation for internships, apprenticeships, and entry-level jobs, increasing the likelihood of securing employment post-graduation. Additionally, students will be better prepared to enter college or technical programs with a strong foundation in professional skills, enhancing their academic and career success.
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System's Workforce Development Team works in partnership with the LA Jump$tart Coalition to provide financial literacy support and training to our students and parish.
ExxonMobil wants students to SAVE THE DATE if they are interested in applying for their summer internship program. Also, STEM Baton Rouge presents STEM FEST on Saturday from 9-12 at Southern University.
We are looking for businesses to participate in our Summer 2025 and Fall/Spring 25/26 Internship "Learn and Earn" Program.
For more information, please see our flyer or click here.
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