Individuals Preparing for Non-traditional Careers

Students preparing for occupations or fields of work for which individuals from one gender comprise less than 25% of individuals employed in that field or occupation as well as students who are older than the traditional age for college students.

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Louisiana Workforce Commission: Career Planning GuideShare This: Share Louisiana Workforce Commission: Career Planning Guide on FacebookShare Louisiana Workforce Commission: Career Planning Guide on LinkedInShare Louisiana Workforce Commission: Career Planning Guide on Twitter
The Louisiana Career Planning Guide is a collaborative effort between the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS), the Louisiana …

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

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Employment and Wages 2022 Region 3Share This: Share Employment and Wages 2022 Region 3 on FacebookShare Employment and Wages 2022 Region 3 on LinkedInShare Employment and Wages 2022 Region 3 on Twitter
Region 3 Employment and Wages data from 2022

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Starting or returning to college as an adult can feel overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to overwhelm you. Follow the …

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