Workforce Development

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

12/16/24 Volume, 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"

Message from Workforce Development

Workforce Development Department: Week in Review

As we approach the final week before Christmas break, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your hard work and dedication throughout this semester. Your efforts continue to make a difference in the lives of our students and in shaping the positive environment we value here at CTEC.

-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

December

16: FT - EBR EMS Headquarters (Kierra Crawford)
16-18: CNA Testing (Reed)
18: CTEC Hilton’s Meeting
18: EBR Readiness Career Week Presentation (K. Nwafor)
18-20: Early Release (Do Not Report to CTEC)

January

CTEC Industry Crafts Fair
BRCC Last Day to Drop
3: District PD
14: Woodlawn High School FT to CTEC
15: Woodlawn High School FT to CTEC
16: Woodlawn High School 10th grade FT to CTEC
16: Northdale FT to CTEC
17: 14: Woodlawn High School FT to CTEC
22: Woodlawn HS FT to CTEC
23: SPEMA FT to CTEC
23: Glen Oaks MS FT to CTEC
24: Tara HS FT to CTEC
27: Tara HS FT to CTEC
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

cte month.mp4

CTEC Culinary Department's 1st Catering Event

Around the Center this Week

Workforce Development Spotlight

Career and Technical Education around the District!

Are you in the 11th grade and interested in a summer or fall/spring Internship?

EARN AND LEARN.pdf

Jump Start your Summer and put some Cash in your pocket!

Exxon Career Exporation Academy Week at CTEC

Exxon_EBR_Career Awarness Flyer.pdf

A Sizzling Summer of Workforce Opportunities

Sizzling Summer.pdf

Beable Winter Break Competitions

If you school participants in Beable, please take advantage of these competitions.

Holiday_Breakthrough_Contest_2022425_SP_Flyer.pdf

Holiday_Breakthrough_Contest_2022425_EN_Flyer-1.pdf

Louisiana Jump$tart Coalition

Business leaders and EBR staff collaborate to support Financial Literacy across the region.

JROTC Updates

Congratulations to McKinley High, Tara High, and Northeast High Istrouma High School JROTC programs for their outstanding performance during the JROTC Accreditation Inspections this month.

McKinley High

The cadet's performance was outstanding in all areas of the inspection to include Continuous School Improvement Staff Briefing, Service-Learning Briefing, Cadet interviews, Electronic Portfolio\Curriculum Review (cadets and cadre instructors), Unit Training Report, Equipment\Supply Accountability Inspection, Drill and Ceremony, and Color Guard performance. Their performance was simply the best. The program is now recognized by the U.S. Army Cadet Command with an Honor Unit with Distinction Award (HUD), the highest award for JROTC programs. Your cadets are authorized to pin the HUD Gold Star Award on their uniform.

Tara High

The cadets performed in an excellent manner in most all areas of the inspection to include Continuous School Improvement Staff Briefing, Service-Learning Briefing, Cadet interviews, Electronic Portfolio\Curriculum Review (cadets and cadre instructors), Unit Training Report, Equipment\Supply Accountability Inspection, Drill and Ceremony, and Color Guard performance. The program is recognized by the U.S. Army Cadet Command as Proficient.

Northeast High

The cadets were well-prepared in all areas of the inspection to include Continuous School Improvement Staff Briefing, Service-Learning Briefing, Cadet interviews, Electronic Portfolio\Curriculum Review (cadets and cadre instructors), Unit Training Report, Equipment\Supply Accountability Inspection, Drill and Ceremony, and Color Guard performance. The program is already recognized by the U.S. Army Cadet Command with an Honor Unit with Distinction Award (HUD), the highest award for JROTC programs. Your cadets are authorized to continue to wear the HUD Gold Star Award on their uniform.

Istrouma High

The cadets performed in a superior manner in all areas of the inspection to include Continuous School Improvement Staff Briefing, Service-Learning Briefing, Cadet interviews, Electronic Portfolio\Curriculum Review (cadets and cadre instructors), Unit Training Report, Equipment\Supply Accountability Inspection, Drill and Ceremony, and Color Guard performance. The program is now recognized by the U.S. Army Cadet Command with an Honor Unit with Distinction Award (HUD), the highest award for JROTC programs. Your cadets are authorized to pin the HUD Gold Star Award on their uniform.

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.

HSIP 2025 Informational Flyer.pdf

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.

EBR Workforce_intership flyer_active.pdf

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.