April 27, 2018

2,000 Louisiana Students to Receive Paid Job Training During Summer

2,000 Louisiana Students to Receive Paid Job Training During Summer

The Louisiana Department of Education released some great news this month when they stated their plans to “expand its Jump Start Summers initiative, allowing nearly 2,000 high school students the opportunity to earn academic credit, engage in workplace-based learning and attain critical industry-based credentials, all while earning a wage, during the upcoming summer months. The state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) on Wednesday will vote to approve 46 new program providers across the state.”

“Workplace-based learning provides an unparalleled opportunity for students to master essential workplace behaviors and communication skills, while making their academic schoolwork more relevant,” said State Superintendent John White. “This is true for all students–those who are university-bound, as well as those who are career-focused.”

For more information on the Jump Start Summers Initiative, click here.

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