Work-Based Learning Partnership: We work in partnership with our business partners to align the educational needs of business and industry.  This initiative allows business and industry to steer education to the specific industry needs while training their future employees and ensuring we retain our talent. The network will bring workforce and education together to be solution-oriented. 

We provide work-based learning opportunities supporting TOPS U and TOPS Tech students and ensure career alignment to the LDOE College & Career Pathways 

• • LDOE Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

  • LDOE Architecture & Construction

  • LDOE Arts AV Technology and Communication

  • LDOE Business Management

  • LDOE Health Sciences

  • LDOE Hospitality and Tourism

  • LDOE Information Technology

  • LDOE Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

  • LDOE Manufacturing

  • LDOE Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

  • LDOE Louisiana Pre-Educator Pathway

  • LDOE STEM Pre-Healthcare | Pre-Veterinary Pathway (formally Biomedical)

  • LDOE STEM Digital Emergent

  • LDOE STEM Pre-Engineering

  • LDOE STEM Computing/Cybersecurity 

We offer opportunities for students at all our area high schools, whether they already have part-time jobs or are seeking work-based experiences. Our Work-Based Learning Internship Program provides multiple options for businesses and students in the 11th and 12th grades. Please review the requirements below, and we look forward to collaborating with our students, schools, and community partners to create a valuable bridge between education and career development. We also support our partnership programs with the Mayor's Office, EmployBR, BRAC, & ExxonMobil. 

All student interns must apply through the Workforce Development Department and meet all required guidelines on the application form.  

• Seniors and students with Industry-Based Credentials are prioritized for business matching

• Programs run during the Summer and Fall/Spring

• Summer programs allow us to offer transportation to students who need it

• Fall/Spring programs are screened by Workforce but ran by the school site Internship teacher

• Schools that do not have large populations are supported by Itinerate Internship teachers through Workforce Development

• Students are expected to participate in the "Learn" component through a 27-hours curriculum provided by Defined Careers 

• Students are expected to work 106.2-110 hours and will earn an hourly wage or a stipend

Criteria for the Internship Program: 

• Students must have 11th or 12th grade status 

• Students will apply through a portal and be placed in classes based on job-status, business partnership availability, and Industry Based Credential obtainments Click Here

• Have a valid Social Security Card and a valid State Issued ID 

• Must be able to complete an application of employment  

• Be on track for graduation  

• Must have a good attendance record 

• Must have a good discipline record 

• Must ensure that extracurricular activities do not interfere with your internship schedule 

• Be willing to submit to a background check and fingerprinting performed by the Louisiana State Police if required by company

• Be willing to submit to a drug screen if required by company

• Students will be enrolled in the appropriate internship course code at their home-school site and during summer school 

• Have transportation* to and from work during the academic school year internship program

• Students are expected to participate in the "Learn" component through a 27-hours curriculum provided by Defined Careers 

• Students are expected to work 106.2-155 hours and will earn an hourly wage or a stipend

*Transportation will be provided if needed during the SUMMER internship program through our "Grow Our Own" initiative.