2026 Summer Memo 

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

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.

Fifty-eight EBR JROTC cadets recently attended the JROTC STEM Leadership Camp at Mississippi State University, where they participated in an exciting week of hands-on learning, leadership development, and STEM exploration. Throughout the camp, cadets engaged in interactive activities designed to strengthen their problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking skills while exploring careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

As Louisiana transitions from the 6th JROTC Brigade to the 5th JROTC Brigade, changes to future STEM camp opportunities are anticipated. District JROTC leadership is actively exploring options to ensure EBR cadets continue to have access to these exceptional learning experiences, including partnering with the new brigade or developing a Louisiana-based STEM program in collaboration with one of our state universities. 

We are proud of our cadets for representing EBR with excellence and look forward to expanding STEM opportunities that prepare our students to become the next generation of leaders and innovators.

As our Fast Forward Program enters its final week, students in the Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) pathway had the opportunity to learn from professionals at Acadian Ambulance. During their visit, Acadian team members brought an ambulance to campus, allowing students to tour the vehicle and gain firsthand exposure to the equipment and technology used in emergency response.

Students also received valuable insights into careers in the EMR and EMT fields, learning about the responsibilities, training, and rewards associated with serving their communities through emergency medical services. Experiences like these help bring classroom learning to life and inspire students as they prepare for future healthcare careers.

Our student interns continue to work hard and represent their schools with professionalism at worksites across the district. Each day, they are gaining valuable hands-on experience, developing workplace skills, and building meaningful relationships with mentors and industry professionals.

Through these real-world learning opportunities, students are strengthening their communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and career readiness skills while exploring potential career pathways. We are proud of their dedication, growth, and commitment to excellence as they continue making the most of their internship experiences. Keep up the great work, interns—we are excited to see all that you accomplish this summer!

Our students continue to work hard! Each day, they are gaining valuable hands-on experience, developing workplace skills, and building meaningful relationships with mentors and industry professionals. We are proud of their dedication, growth, and commitment to excellence as they continue making the most of their internship experiences.

With one week to go, we encourage all of you to keep up the great work, we are excited to see all that you accomplish this summer!

Our Fast Forward Summer Program has officially reached the halfway mark, and students are making outstanding progress. Throughout the program, participants have been gaining valuable knowledge, building new skills, and engaging in meaningful learning experiences.

A special thank you to our guest speakers from LOSFA and ICARE, whose presentations enriched the program by providing students with important information about college planning, financial aid, career readiness, and future opportunities.

As students continue through the second half of the program, they will soon begin testing to demonstrate what they have learned. We are proud of their hard work and look forward to celebrating their continued success.

What an Incredible Week at the Career Exploration Academy! This past week, students from schools across the district participated in the Exxon Career Awareness Camp hosted at the EBR Career & Technical Education Center - CTEC. Throughout the week, students were immersed in a variety of high-demand career pathways and industry opportunities while gaining valuable real-world experiences.

Students had the opportunity to tour the ExxonMobil facility in Baton Rouge and the Coca-Cola processing plant, giving them firsthand exposure to careers in manufacturing, engineering, logistics, operations, and more. The week was filled with hands-on learning experiences as students:

• • • Practiced essential workplace soft skills

    • Participated in team-building activities and debates

    • Explored career pathways and industry expectations

    • Built birdhouses and other hands-on projects

    • Connected classroom learning to real-world careers

Experiences like these help students discover their passions, develop critical workforce skills, and begin preparing for successful futures. A huge thank you to ExxonMobil, Coca-Cola, our instructors, partners, and staff who made this opportunity possible for our students. When education, industry, and workforce development come together, amazing things happen!

Our students are making the most of their summer internship experiences and gaining valuable real-world skills across Baton Rouge! From serving their communities to learning directly from industry professionals, these interns are building the foundation for future success.

This week, our interns have been hard at work at:

• Capitol High School

• YMCA

• Louisiana Old State Capitol

• Home2 Suites by Hilton Baton Rouge

Through EBR's Learn & Earn Internship Program, students are developing workplace skills, building professional networks, exploring career pathways, and gaining hands-on experience that will prepare them for college and careers.

A huge thank you to our business and community partners for investing in the future workforce of East Baton Rouge Parish. Together, we are creating opportunities that help students discover their potential and build confidence for what comes next.

Workforce Ready Future Focused Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow

Last week, we had the privilege of welcoming Turner Industries, now an official sponsor of EBR Broadmoor High School Welding class—and this is exactly what it’s all about. Strong partnerships that create real opportunities. 

Turner Industries met with our NCCER CORE class and several students interested in careers with their company. They shared valuable insights, brought a new banner for our classroom and shop, and most importantly, reinforced their commitment to our students. 

We are proud to have Turner Industries as a partner—not only with Broadmoor High School, but with the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. This collaboration opens doors for students who are ready to enter the workforce after high school or continue their training through an ABC program, leading to both further education and job placement. This is how we build futures—together. 

#WorkforceDevelopment #Let'sGoHigher

Summer Internship Students Explore Their Strengths

 
Students in our Workforce Development Summer Internship Boot Camp recently participated in a leadership development experience facilitated by the LSU Leadership Development Institute. Through the CliftonStrengths Assessment, students identified their unique talents and learned how to apply them to teamwork, communication, leadership, and career success. A special thank you to the Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership (GBEP) and EFCU Financial for supporting this impactful opportunity. Experiences like these help students discover their potential and prepare for success in college, careers, and life.

Hancock Whitney Supports Summer Internship Boot Camp

A special thank you to Hancock Whitney for partnering with our Workforce Development Summer Internship Boot Camp. Banking professionals shared valuable financial literacy lessons and real-world insights to help students build essential money management skills for life beyond high school.

We are excited about this growing partnership and look forward to expanding financial literacy opportunities for students across the district in the coming school year. Thank you for investing in the success of our future workforce leaders!

Internship Boot Camp Panel Inspires Future Workforce Leaders

Our Workforce Development Summer Internship Boot Camp students had the opportunity to learn from an outstanding panel of business, education, government, and community leaders during our Internship Boot Camp Panel Discussion at Tara High School.

Panelists included Ronaldo Hardy, President & CEO; Valencia Landry, Assistant Professor; Lloyd "Lile" Lindsey, Business Owner; Dana Schlotterer, Executive Director; Terry Landry Jr., Louisiana State Representative; Dr. Erin Blake, Associate Vice Chancellor; Caleb Morrow, Business Owner; Dr. Mandy LaCerte, Executive Director; and Larry Williams, Educator and Entrepreneur.

Through engaging discussion and student interaction, panelists shared valuable insights on workforce preparation, professionalism, communication, work ethic, interview readiness, leadership, teamwork, workplace expectations, and strategies for long-term career success. Students gained firsthand knowledge about what employers value most and how to maximize their upcoming internship experiences.

We extend our sincere appreciation to each of our panelists for generously sharing their time, expertise, and personal career journeys. Your willingness to invest in our students is helping prepare the next generation of workforce leaders and making a lasting impact on their futures. A specia; thank you to Principal John Hayman for not only welcoming us into his school but for also moderating our panel discussion.