We are working to improve Career and Technical Education (CTE) for students in our region (Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, and Vernon parishes). Please answer the following questions to contribute to this discussion. We value your input.
Welcome back to school! Are you settling in? I hope so—Syllabus Week is probably over, and it's time to get to actual work. The year can absolutely fly by, so I thought now would be a good time to take …
There’s no way around it: Professionals who want to stay employed for the years to come must keep up with the constant changes in the workforce. This means continually investing time and resources into upskilling with in-demand skills.
It can …
Living with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) brings a unique combination of strengths and challenges to the workplace. The fast-paced demands of professional life can sometimes feel overwhelming for a person with ADHD, but with the right strategies, these hurdles can become …
Brent Rasmussen of Careerbuilder
Although income is directly correlated to education with those making the most tending to have the most years of education, that doesn’t mean that those with Associate’s or two-year college degrees are doomed to a life …
The time for urgent change is needed in order to reverse the damage that’s been inflicted on the environment. Leading climate scientists have warned that we’re just decades away from extreme droughts, floods, heat, and rises in sea levels. Currently, we’re …
The energy industry fuels both our world and the global economy. For example, Saudi Aramco (which controls 10 percent of the world's oil supply) is more profitable than Apple, Alphabet, and ExxonMobil combined. And even though the types of energy …
One might expect restaurants to hire the most foodservice workers in a given period of time, but that’s not always have the labor market works. There are plenty of foodservice workers who aren’t employed by foodservice companies. For example, if …
Imagine heading into work one day, only to find that the equipment you’re expected to use is faulty, or a safety guard is missing from a machine. Maybe the floor is cluttered with debris, blocking emergency exits, or the lighting …
Every major change in the world impacts the labor market, and climate change is no exception. As environmental crises escalate and new challenges emerge—like meeting the 2030 emission reduction target—companies are pushed to invest in sustainable practices. To navigate …
8:00 AM: After waking up in the Holiday Inn in a remote part of Iowa, you get in your rented SUV and drive into town to have a breakfast meeting at the local diner with the mayor. Your development team …
Biology is the study of living things. Given the sheer number of living organisms on the planet, there are a lot of jobs for biology majors across a plethora of sectors. Some biology majors become researchers and run labs, while …
A positive impact on the planet can begin with simple actions, like learning to compost or buying locally grown, in-season fruits and vegetables. Starting small can help you dip your toe into environmental work, but if you’re looking to grow …
You might be the kid who loved being outdoors, exploring the nearby woods and collecting bugs in a jar or taking samples from the local pond to look at under your most prized possession: a microscope (you know, the one …
