WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

12/15/25 Volume 4, Edition 18

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"

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.

We look forward to 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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Amber Renee Boyd, Executive Director of Workforce Development

Martha Sealy, Administrative Director CTEC

Michael Hilton - Principal, CTEC

Greetings CTEC Stakeholders,

As we move into the final stretch of December, our campus remains active with meaningful learning experiences and end-of-semester activities. Thank you for your continued support as we work together to finish strong and prepare our scholars for a successful transition into the new year.

We are now one week away from the end of the semester. Please ensure all remaining responsibilities—whether academic, operational, or program-related—are completed with care, accuracy, and timeliness. This is a crucial time for our scholars, and your attention and support make a tremendous difference.

Superintendent Cole has challenged every member of our community to “DARE TO BE GREAT.” As we approach the close of the semester, let us reaffirm our commitment to excellence—through intentional planning, meaningful engagement, and high expectations for ourselves and our students. Greatness is not achieved by chance; it is demonstrated in moments like these, when focus and purpose matter most.

Thank you for all you do to make CTEC a place where students are prepared, supported, and inspired to succeed.

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!

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DATES TO REMEMBER

December 2025

CTEC

16: (FT) Youth Guidance – Leaders in Training (McKinley)
18: End of 2nd Nine Weeks/First Semester
19: Teacher In-Service (9, 10, 11 Support staff and Students)
12/22 - 1/2: Winter Break (School District Closed)

JROTC

- 18: Belaire HS (Pledge)

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Program Summary and Pathway Offerings

EBR Career & Technical Education Center (CTEC): Arts, AV Technology, & Communication (TV & Film) | Architecture & Construction | Health Sciences (EMT, CNA/PreLPN, 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!

Available programs include:

Culinary Arts
Media Arts
NCCER Instrumentation & Process Technology (Oil and Gas)
NCCER Electrical
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)
Carpentry
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Medical Assistant
Patient Care Technician
Pre-Licensed Practical Nurse (Pre-LPN)
Computer Networking
Computer Programming
Automotive Technology
NEW: ABC Pelican Partnership Off Site (Welding, Millwright, Pipefitting, Evening NCCER Electrical Classes)
NEW: Pre-Apprenticeship Off Site with Iron Workers Local 623 Union

Student Experience

Students enrolled in CTEC remain registered at their home high schools but attend CTEC for half a day every other day. This arrangement allows them to benefit from specialized training while maintaining their connection to their home school.

CTEC is designed to provide comprehensive career and technical education that aligns with regional industry needs, promotes equitable access to career pathways, and enhances both student outcomes and local economic development.

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PATHWAY SPOTLIGHTS

Southeastern Louisiana University has opportunities for students pursuing post secondary education the Pathway: Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication

Southeastern Louisiana University has opportunities for students pursuing post secondary education the Pathway: Health Sciences

Scotlandville Magnet High School's Annual HSEP Breakfast

The Scotlandville Magnet High Annual HSEP Breakfast was a tremendous success! 🖤💛

Industry partners and proud Scotlandville alumni showed up in full support, celebrating the excellence happening within our Magnet Engineering Pathway.

Thank you to everyone who continues to invest in our students and their bright futures! #ScotlandvilleStrong #EngineeringExcellence

INCREDIBLE WORK BEING DONE IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

CTEC Celebrates 15 Newly Certified Phlebotomists!

We are proud to announce that Baton Rouge has welcomed 15 new phlebotomists, all trained and certified through the Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC). This accomplishment highlights the incredible work being done in our Health Sciences pathways as we continue preparing skilled medical professionals for our region.

These newly certified phlebotomists are now qualified to perform essential clinical tasks such as drawing blood for laboratory tests, transfusions, and life-saving donations. Their achievement not only demonstrates their hard work and dedication but also strengthens the healthcare workforce in our community.

Congratulations to our students and instructors for reaching this important milestone. CTEC continues to lead the way in creating high-quality, career-ready graduates who make a meaningful impact from day one.

Northdale Academy Hosts Districtwide Agriculture & STEM Showcase

Northdale Academy opened its campus to more than 400 students from across the district on Thursday for an immersive, hands-on Agriculture and STEM Showcase—an event that brought leadership, creativity, and real-world learning to life.

Students explored a wide range of interactive stations, including live animal encounters, hydroponics demonstrations, drone technology, nutrition workshops, arts and agriculture exhibits, and Northdale’s impressive student-led FFA and academic booths. Each experience highlighted the innovation, skill, and enthusiasm thriving within Northdale’s programs.

This dynamic showcase not only celebrated STEM and agricultural education but also empowered students to imagine new possibilities for their futures. Northdale Academy continues to shine as a model for engaging, experiential learning across the district.

CEF “You Be the Solution” Challenge – Empowering Future STEM Leaders!

Great Opportunity for Students

CTEC is excited to share an outstanding opportunity for middle-grade students across our community—the CEF You Be the Solution Challenge, a free and engaging STEM competition designed for 5th–8th graders.

This team-based challenge (3–4 students per team) invites participants to:

Compete in the Regional Challenge by answering timed STEM questions using provided study materials.
Create an innovative video solution to address a real-world community problem.
Advance to the National Challenge, where combined scores determine top state performers and the five National Finalists who will compete for scholarships.

The Challenge fully supports educators with access to comprehensive resources before, during, and after the competition—including study guides, timelines, recruitment tools, instructional support, performance insights, and video feedback.

Registration opens in October, with Regional Challenges beginning in January.

The challenge cycle is starting now, and educators can join the mailing list by scanning the QR code on the flyer to stay updated.

Designed to make STEM fun, meaningful, and inspiring, the You Be the Solution Challenge helps students develop teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills—while igniting their passion for future STEM careers.

WFD Partners with the Louisiana Jump$tart Coalition to Support Financial Literacy

Our Workforce Development Department was proud to participate in the recent Louisiana Jump$tart Coalition gathering, where partners from across the state came together to celebrate a successful year of advancing financial literacy for students. The Coalition extended its gratitude to all participants for contributing to an impactful 2025 and expressed enthusiasm for continued collaboration in the year ahead.

We look forward to strengthening this partnership in 2026 as we work together to empower students with essential financial knowledge and skills.

ExxonMobil’s High School Internship Program—Building Tomorrow’s STEM Leaders

Each summer, a select group of high school juniors, seniors, and recent graduates from across the region step into ExxonMobil Baton Rouge’s state-of-the-art facilities to participate in one of the most competitive and impactful STEM workforce development programs in the state. The ExxonMobil High School Internship Program, now in its fifth year, has expanded from just six interns in 2021 to 36 students in 2025, chosen from a pool of more than 600 applicants.

This isn’t a typical internship—students complete the same onboarding as full-time ExxonMobil employees, receive workplace safety training, and spend seven to eight weeks embedded in departments such as Mechanical, Engineering, Environmental, Laboratory, and Information Technology. Interns gain hands-on experience alongside industry professionals, developing technical skills through activities like installing pumps, shadowing machinists, and exploring systems in electrical and instrumentation engineering.

The program also prioritizes whole-student development, offering weekly professional growth sessions, résumé-building workshops, college tours, and community service experiences with organizations like Habitat for Humanity and the United Cajun Navy. Interns learn one of the most valuable lessons early: networking matters. As returning intern and Woodlawn High graduate Reagan Rodgers advises, “Talk to everybody. Build connections that could help you in your future career.”

ExxonMobil’s internship is part of a comprehensive workforce pipeline that engages students from elementary school to college, offering STEM activities, mentorship, educator externships, and even free craft training through the North Baton Rouge Industrial Training Initiative.

By investing deeply in local talent, ExxonMobil is helping prepare a diverse and skilled workforce for the Gulf Coast region—opening doors for future engineers, technicians, and innovators, including many of our own CTEC scholars.

To learn more about ExxonMobil’s workforce development programs, visit: corporate.exxonmobil.com/locations/united-states/baton-rouge-operations.

(Pictures and content borrowed from the https://www.225batonrouge.com/sponsored/how-exxonmobils-workforce-pipeline-launches-future-stem-leaders)

Congratulations to Our EBRP-S JROTC JLAB Bowl Teams Advancing to Level 2!

Amazing News! Level 1 Results are In!

We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our JROTC cadets from Belaire High School, Liberty High School, and Woodlawn High School, whose JLAB Bowl 1 teams have officially qualified for Level 2 of the National JLAB Bowl Competition!

JLAB Level 1 Teams Advancing to Round 2:

Belaire High School

Academic Team – Team A
Academic Team – Team B
Leadership Team – Team A

Liberty High School

Academic Team – Team A

Woodlawn High School

Academic Team – Team A

These teams have demonstrated exceptional preparation, teamwork, and academic excellence. Their coaches and cadets are to be commended for the dedication and discipline that led to this milestone.

Level 2 competition will take place February 1–15, 2026, and we are confident that our teams will continue to excel as they work toward qualifying for the National Championship Bowl (Level 3) in Washington, D.C., this June.

Save the Date: Tara High School College & Career Fair – February 20, 2026

Tara High School is excited to announce its upcoming College & Career Fair, taking place on Friday, February 20, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This event will bring together colleges, universities, training programs, military branches, and industry partners to help students explore pathways for life after high school.

Attendees will have the opportunity to:

Connect with college representatives and admissions teams
Learn about scholarships, financial aid, and academic programs
Meet industry professionals and discover high-demand careers
Explore training and certification opportunities
Prepare for the next steps in their postsecondary journeys

This event is open to students who are ready to map out their futures and gain valuable insight into the many opportunities awaiting them.

Registration details coming soon!
Mark your calendars—this is an event you won’t want to miss.

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

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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.

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