WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

Summer 2025

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

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.

Below are the College and Career Pathways we support at our high schools across the district.

🌞 Summer Overview of Workforce Development & Yearly Accomplishments

This year has marked tremendous growth and achievement across our Workforce Development programs. Here's a look at the impactful strides we've made:

🎓 Credential Gains

⭐ Advanced Credential Gains skyrocketed by 458%
⭐ Basic Credential Gains saw a strong 61.45% increase
⭐ 81% of schools improved both Basic & Advanced Credentials
⭐ 100% of participating schools boosted their Advanced Credential outcomes

📈 Enrollment & Success

⭐ Enrollment increased for the third consecutive year, reflecting growing interest and impact
⭐ 94% Dual Enrollment Passage Rate at CTEC, underscoring student readiness and success

🤝 Community & Industry Engagement

⭐ Significant increase in community outreach, including:
- Career field trips
- Industry recruitment events
- Employer partnerships and engagement
⭐ Continued growth in Industry-Based Credentials earned, aligning students with workforce needs

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!

2025-2026 Updates

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

July 2025

31: CTEC Orientation/Open House 8-11

August 2025

21: GBRIA Awards Ceremony 5:30-8:30
20: Last day for student schedule changes

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Remember, your story starts here and ends Workforce Ready!

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Arlington Preparatory: Business Management | Hospitality & Tourism

Baton Rouge Magnet HS: Arts, AV Technology, & Communication | Architecture | Business Management

Belaire HS: Agriculture & Construction | Arts, AV Technology, & Communication | Business Management | Hospitality & Tourism | STEM Pre-Engineering

Broadmoor Senior HS: Agriculture & Construction | Business Management | Hospitality & Tourism

Capitol HS: Arts, AV Technology, & Communication | Health Sciences | Business Management

EBR Readiness HS: Arts, AV Technology & Communication | Business Management

Glen Oaks Senior HS: Construction | Arts, AV Technology, & Communication | Business Management | Health Sciences

Istrouma HS: Agriculture & Construction | Arts, AV Technology, & Communication | Hospitality & Tourism | Information Technology

Liberty HS: STEM Pathways | STEM Pre-Healthcare | STEM Pre-Engineering | STEM Computing/Cybersecurity

McKinley HS: Arts, AV Technology, & Communication | Transportation | Louisiana Pre-Educator Pathway

Northdale Superintendent's Academy: Agriculture & Construction | Business Management

Northeast HS: Agriculture | Business Management | Hospitality & Tourism

Scotlandville HS: Business Management | Information Technology | Health Sciences | Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security | STEM Pre-Engineering

Tara HS: Arts, AV Technology, & Communication | Business Management | Hospitality & Tourism

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SPOTLIGHTS

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

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.

Happy National Intern Day 2025

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Happy National Intern Day 2025

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Interns @ WAFB Channel 9

EBR SchoolsShow some love for our interns who worked with our communications team over the summer. A BIG thank-you to WAFB Channel 9 for allowing them to see how their career goals in life could be applied...

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Show some love for our interns who worked with our communications team over the summer. A BIG thank-you to WAFB Channel 9 for allowing them to see how their career goals in life could be applied anywhere. Their team was incredibly welcoming, engaging with our rising seniors and sharing their insights and experiences.

Our interns have truly excelled, generating ideas for videos, writing articles and gaining valuable insights into the communications field. Make sure to keep an eye out for the projects they've worked on.

Lamar B. from Scotlandville Magnet High School

Aja I. from Liberty Magnet High School

Lalia M. from Liberty Magnet High School

Amber B. from Baton Rouge Magnet High School

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Youth Leadership Award

EBR Early Childhood Community Network is proud to announce the USA 2025-26 Youth Leadership Academy Awarded to Scotlandville High School rising senior, and EBR Early Childhood Intern, Daeja Evans.

The award letter from USA Youth Advisory Board reads as follows: USA 2025-26 Youth Leadership Academy Awarded to EBR Learn to Earn Scholar.docx

Many thanks to the Rotary Club of Baker for providing financial assistance to our ambitious scholar to cover the cost of her round-trip flight with a donation totaling $473.66.

We are grateful to have worked with our 3 interns and the opportunity to play an active role in them achieving their individual goals.

Interns @ Work

Leiden Poklemba did a presentation to cap off his internship at Neighbor's Credit Union.

BRECO Flyers - Created by Intern Wendy Barr (Baton Rouge Magnet)

Culinary Internship Students DELIVER Orders to EBR Central Office

Fast Forward Students Receive their STIPENDS with Smiles

Culinary Internship Students Collect Orders at EBR Central Office

Medical Lab Walkthroughs - Glen Oaks High

Ja'Kwon Griffin Intern at Istrouma

Stay Hydrated Out There!

Mr. Smothers, who is interning with EBR Facilities worked to ensure that our EBR leaders stay hydrated this summer. He worked to provide each employee with a case of water curtesy of EBR Facilities.

Fast Forward Students SPENT ALL JUNE IN CLASS!

EBR CTEC Culinary & The Foundation for EBR School System

Foundation for East Baton Rouge School System on Instagram: "Behind every great dish is a sharp business mind. In the culinary programs @ebr_ctec, students aren’t just cooking—they’re mastering the business side of the kitchen, too. 📦 Inventory 🧾 Budgeting 😊 Customer Service 💡 Creative Problem-Solving The students are learning basic entrepreneurship principles while being encouraged to think like chefs and future CEOs. Who knows? The next great food truck, restaurant, or catering company might start right here. 🌟 That’s the power of #WorkforceWednesday—preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed in every corner of the industry. Visit www.foundationebr.org to see how you can support workforce development in East Baton Rouge Parish today! #FoundationEBRSS"3 likes, 2 comments - foundationebrss on June 25, 2025: "Behind every great dish is a sharp business mind. In the culinary programs @ebr_ctec, students aren’t just cooking—they’re mastering the business side of the kitchen, too. 📦 Inventory 🧾 Budgeting 😊 Customer Service 💡 Creative Problem-Solving The students are learning basic entrepreneurship principles while being encouraged to think like chefs and future CEOs. Who knows? The next great food truck, restaurant, or catering company might start right here. 🌟 That’s the power of #WorkforceWednesday—preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed in every corner of the industry. Visit www.foundationebr.org to see how you can support workforce development in East Baton Rouge Parish today! #FoundationEBRSS".

Carl Herrick Speaks to Fast Forward Students

Learn & Earn Interns @ Work this Summer

Learn & Earn Interns Prepare Meals for Principals Engaged in a 3-Day Summer Professional Development (SLI)

Images of Fast Forward Students this Summer

Acadian Ambulance visits our EMR Fast Forward Students for a Hands-On Demonstration

Students Working Hard to Earn Credential at BRCC this Summer!

CTEC & Woodlawn High School Student Omar Rashid

has had A-HEC of a Summer!

Scotlandville Magnet High School

"SHINES" with their Summer Bridge Program!

EBR Magnet Programs17 incredible rising 9th graders spent the first half of their summer earning Industry Based Credits (IBC) as part of the Summer Bridge Program at Scotlandville High. Students were not only given the...

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5.2K views · 49 reactions | 🌍 Want to see what two weeks of impact looks like? Hear it from our high school interns! Week two of our HSIP concluded with our interns joining forces... | By ExxonMobil Baton Rouge | Facebook🌍 Want to see what two weeks of impact looks like? Hear it from our high school interns! Week two of our HSIP concluded with our interns joining forces...

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ExxonMobil Pipeline CompanyToday, middle and high schoolers participating in the Southern University and A&M College - Baton Rouge, LA Carbon STEM Camp participated in field trips to see firsthand how STEM is used in future...

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Baton Rouge Area ChamberWe're thrilled to announce that Bra'Trevis "Tre" Duncan, our high school intern from the Mayor's Youth Workforce Program, was honored yesterday as Mayor-President Sid Edwards' inaugural "Intern of...

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EBR Learn & Earn Interns PUBLISHED in the Advocate

They received an assignment to research the St. George breakaway and write a letter to the editor about their personal thoughts on the issue. We did not provide them with any context, bias or information. We also did not require them to submit the letters. However, two of them did submit, and both students were published in the Advocate! Check out their letters here:

Letters: St. George school system will increase division, inequitiesIt is truly unnecessary for the city of St. George to break away from the East Baton Rouge School System to form its own school system. The legislation for the

Letters: Separate St. George school district won't help improve educationThe citizens of St. George should consider giving back to their community before breaking from it.

Intern of The Week Highlight - Bra'Treis "Tre" Duncan

Mayor-President Sid Edwards on Instagram: "Meet Bra'Trevis “Tre” Duncan, this week’s Mayor’s Youth Workforce Intern at the Baton Rouge Area Chamber. Tre is working with the Investor Relations team to update contact info ahead of BRAC’s new CRM rollout. He’s taken real ownership of the project and is already growing more confident in sharing ideas during team meetings. We’re proud of his progress and excited for what’s ahead!"

"We’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on our incredible intern of the week, Tre! This talented EBRPSS student attended EBR Readiness this spring, and now he’s truly lighting up the team at BRAC! The feedback from the BRAC team has been nothing short of stellar…they can’t stop raving about Tre's phenomenal contributions! 🎉 We couldn’t be prouder of this remarkable young man! To top it all off, Tre had the distinct honor of receiving a personal visit and a proclamation from Mayor-President Edwards today! Talk about a celebration of hard work and achievement! Let's all give Tre a huge round of applause! 👏🙌"

- Dr. Burnette

Sizzling Summer Success in Workforce Development

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We’re proud to share that one of our recent CTEC Carpentry graduates has officially joined the Carpenter’s Local Union! As an apprentice, he’s now earning while learning—a true testament to the value of hands-on career and technical education. To celebrate this milestone, representatives from the Union visited CTEC on Wednesday, June 4th, to interview both the student and his instructor, Mr. Ed Gautreaux.

Summer is in full swing with exciting workforce development opportunities! Our team has partnered with seven EBR sites to offer summer enrichment programs for students across East Baton Rouge Parish. Participants are gaining valuable experience while earning high school credits, industry-based credentials, and stipends in areas such as Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), CIW Website Development, and Adobe Photoshop. These sessions run Mondays through Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. through the end of June.

Additionally, 25 EBR students took part in ExxonMobil’s “Career Exploratory Academy” hosted at CTEC from June 2–5. The week concluded with a special field trip to tour the Exxon plant—giving students a firsthand look at career pathways in the energy sector.

Great things are happening this summer in Workforce Development—and we’re just getting started!

Kaitlin Schuette with Ricks Looney Kiss Architecture Firm here in Baton Rouge, serves as a guest speaker at Woodlawn High School during our Fast Forward Summer enrichment program.

Interns from our EBR High Schools engaging in real-world experiences during our Learn and Earn Internship program!

Fast Forward/Jump Start Summer Students are Earning EMR and gearing up to take EMT their senior year.

Student interns in our Summer Learn and Earn program plan and execute the menu for our up and coming Workforce Development Food Trailer!

In partnership with Exxon Mobile, CTEC hosted a Career Exploration summer enrichment program aimed at helping students connect with careers that they may be interested in pursuing.

WBRZ - High Schoolers Learn & Earn with Mayor's Office

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EBR-CTEC Nurses Recertify EBR Coaches in CPR

This week, CTEC is proud to host the District Coaches CPR Recertification, and we extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible CTEC nurses for leading and assisting with this essential training. Their dedication to health, safety, and excellence continues to make a powerful impact. We also honor our district coaches for prioritizing the well-being of our student-athletes by committing to this life-saving recertification. Most importantly, we recognize our district leaders for ensuring that comprehensive and adequate training is in place to support the safety and success of our students both on and off the field. Thank you for your vision and commitment!

#CTECExcellence #StudentSafetyFirst #CPRTraining #CTECNurses #DistrictCoaches #AthleteWellbeing #LeadershipInAction

Workforce Collaborative for Internship

Entergy, BRAC, EBRPSS, Big Buddy, the Office of the Mayor-President, and Employ BR

We are proud to highlight a moment of collaboration and investment in the future of our youth! Representatives from Entergy presented a generous donation to the Big Buddy Program in support of the Mayor’s Youth Workforce Experience, a powerful partnership between Employ BR, BRCC, EBRPSS, BRAC, Big Buddy, and the Office of the Mayor-President.

This partnership provides local high school scholars with an opportunity to gain valuable exposure to professional work environments, build transferable employability skills, and earn industry-based credentials. Participants who meet the required on-the-job training and classroom instruction hours, as outlined by the Louisiana Department of Education, will also earn one Carnegie unit on their high school transcripts.

Together, we are creating pathways for youth to thrive academically, professionally, and personally—all while investing in Baton Rouge’s future workforce.

Internship Teacher Planning Meeting

Summer Youth Tech & Entrepreneurship Institutes

UREC (Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation)

UREC Academy Entrepreneurship & ACT Prep Institute

June 16 - July 25, 2025 Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (some weekends are required)
The institute focuses on the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, business planning, and ACT prep.
Register HERE

UREC Academy Technology & ACT Prep Institute

June 23 - July 25, 2025 Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (some weekends are required)
The institute provides hands-on learning in technology with an emphasis on AI, design thinking, and ACT Prep.
Register HERE

As an eligibility requirement, all program participants must register for the ACT exam scheduled for July 12 by June 6.

Both institutes are offered at no cost to participants and are presented through partnerships with Southern University, Capital Area United Way, and Huey & Angelina Wilson Foundation.

Data & Impact

Since 1992, UREC has provided after-school and summer youth development activities to more than 5,000 youth in East Baton Rouge Parish. A recent study of UREC’s youth program alumni revealed a favorable impact on ACT scoring, career exploration, college or technical program enrollment, and employment.

Approximately 100% attended or are currently enrolled in college or technical training
With an average ACT score of 23, program alumni outperformed peers at the state and national levels on the ACT post-program completion.
64% are employed full-time or part-time while enrolled in college or a graduate program

For more information or to register, visit www.urecbr.com. Or contact UREC at (225) 356-8871 or info@urecbr.com. RE

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ABOUT UREC: Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation (UREC), founded in 1992, is a nonprofit, community development organization in Baton Rouge that transforms communities by investing in people and restoring neighborhoods. UREC fulfills its mission by sponsoring projects in three core areas: Affordable Housing, Human Development, and Community Engagement. The UREC Academy offers after-school and summer institutes for high school students through the Pre-Law, ACT Prep, Certified Nursing Assistant, Entrepreneurship, and Technology institutes.

IT Apprenticeship for 18 Year Olds

Are you 18 or older and interested in launching a career in Information Technology? Apprenti is offering a paid IT apprenticeship that provides hands-on training, classroom instruction, and a direct pathway into high-demand tech roles. No prior tech experience is needed—just a passion for learning and a commitment to success. Participants earn while they learn and gain valuable industry-recognized certifications. This is a fantastic opportunity to start a rewarding career in tech without the burden of student debt. To apply click HERE

Summer CTE Opportunity

Building Science Summer Camp

LaHouse Research and Education Center is hosting a summer camp for kids that are 17 years of age and older that are interested in HVAC or Construction. We are offering two industry certifications in the four day camp and I’d love to answer any questions you might have about the camp. We are part of the LSU AgCenter, and our campus is located right across from the LSU Baseball stadium on Gourrier Ave.

We are looking for sponsorship for students that are interested in participating but cannot shoulder the costs. If you have any students interested, please have them reach out and someone will work to get their attendance sponsored if possible.