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"

Spotlight: What is going on at the Center?

SkillsUSA Membership Drive at CTEC

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. 

Internship Business Brunch

🌟 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

McKinley High School Students Learn CPR

🚑 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

Liberty High School Cadet, Kylan Gilbert, receives a $19,500 bonus for enlisting in the Army. 

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.

MERA Work-Based Learning Grant for $21,875

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.

LA Jump$tart Coalition Meeting

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.  

Istrouma High School ProStart Participated in Oktoberfest

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