How finding out what you don’t want to do can be exactly what leads you to where you never knew you wanted to be
At 17 years old, many of us had big dreams and aspirations for our future. Some …
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How finding out what you don’t want to do can be exactly what leads you to where you never knew you wanted to be
At 17 years old, many of us had big dreams and aspirations for our future. Some …
I usually write to you from an HR perspective, but today’s blog is from my perspective as a job-seeker. I just finished an 80-minute task that was deeply demoralizing: I applied for a job using some of the industry’s “best” …

If you’re feeling less than great about that time you impulsively walked out on your job to travel the world, or the fact that you left that one fast food gig off your resume, you might wonder, “Can an employer …
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These free, open-access courses are offered through the Literacy Council of SOWELA to help you brush up on your digital skills to keep up in school and in the workplace.
Interested in a digital literacy certificate? Send an email to msmith@literacyswla.org with the subject line "Northstar digital literacy assessment" to learn more!
Unite Louisana platform houses many resources related to mental and physical health, pipelines to personal needs such a food, transportation …
View the attached details on the 2025-2026 Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment to learn more about the emerging trends in region …
Need help paying your energy bills? Find out if you’re eligible and learn how to apply through Louisiana Housing Corporation.

Are you ready to fill out your FAFSA? Take a look at this guide to learn what documents you need, …

Need housing assistance or know someone who does? Visit the Louisiana Balance of State Continuum of Care to get started …

25% of formerly incarcerated people don’t have a high school diploma or equivalency — this is nearly twice as high as …

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