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Special Populations

Special populations are student groups who are given priority to receive services.  These Priority Populations are also listed in several other federal grant programs that are aligned in some way with the goals and objectives stated in the Louisiana Carl Perkins State Plan.

Adulting 101: What Benefits Should You Expect From a Potential Employer?

Top employers in today’s market offer a wide range of benefits to entice recent graduates. But before you get too excited about Taco Tuesdays or take-your-dog-to-work perks, there are some key employee benefits that add significant value beyond your paycheck …

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Employers love, love, love to hire candidates with foreign language skills | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep27

One of the most important skills in today’s increasingly globalized economy is the ability to communicate in another language. Often, employers don’t list that skill as a requirement or even preference and yet are far more likely to hire the …

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15 Best First Jobs to Try When You’re Just Getting Started

​​When you think about landing your first job, the first thing that probably comes to mind is what you’re going to do with your paycheck (let’s be real, you’ve probably already got a mental list). But it’s about more than …

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Resources

Families Helping Families Resource Guide
The Literacy Council of SWLA
Louisiana Rehabilitation Services

(LRS) assists persons with disabilities in their desire to obtain or maintain employment and/or achieve independence in their communities by …

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