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What is CTE?

Today’s cutting-edge, rigorous and relevant career and technical education (CTE) prepares youth and adults for a wide range of high-wage, high-skill, high-demand careers.

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How to Tell If a Company Truly Values Diversity and Inclusion (or Is Just All Talk)

Employers talk a lot about diversity and inclusion. In fact, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a company that doesn’t say they’re diverse and inclusive. Companies make these claims on their web sites, in job descriptions, and at career fairs. But how …

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Free Digital Literacy Courses

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!

Resources

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Need help paying your energy bills? Find out if you’re eligible and learn how to apply through Louisiana Housing Corporation.

How to Fill out the FAFSA

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

Louisiana Housing Support

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

4 Steps for Higher Education after Incarceration

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

Justice & Accountability Center App

This app is an educational tool that will help you determine whether or not you can get your criminal record …

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