Explore Louisiana Financial Assistance, including Scholarships & Grants!

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.

Budgeting for Teens: How to Create a Budget and Common Mistakes to Avoid

Talk to any financial expert, and they’ll likely tell you there should be a mandatory budgeting for teens class in every American high school curriculum. Learning to manage your money is one of the smartest moves you can make. You …

Read more

How to Ask for ADHD Accommodations at Work

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects millions of adults worldwide, including a significant portion of the workforce. In the U.S., approximately 15.5 million adults (6%) had a current ADHD diagnosis based on self-report in 2023. Its hallmark …

Read more

5 Tips On How to Fill a Resume Gap

I have always felt stressed when approaching any job search, but nothing quite prepares you for the anxiety that sets in when you are unemployed and uncertain about your future. With each passing month, you examine your resume and realize …

Read more

Sidebar

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 …

Labor Market InsightsIn partnership withLightcast logo

Find Career Data with Job Market Insights
- Salary Data
- Emplpoyment trends
- Top Employers
- Skills & competencies
1. search keywords- search using keywords such as skills or job title
2. filter- filter by industry and occupation

Make informed career decisions with live employment data.

First, choose an industry of interest, then filter for occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)