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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.

Make Your Voice Heard as a Woman or Minority at Work

Everyone—but women and minorities in particular—can struggle to speak up or be listened to at work. Here are some tips to make sure your voice is heard in common workplace situations.

Have you ever sat silently as a coworker talked …

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Two Key Hurdles Holding Back Veterans’ Skills and Experience From the Workplace

In this newsletter, we will conclude our recent series on employment “hurdles” by looking at two obstacles facing veterans after they leave the military and transition into the civilian workforce.

Yesterday’s observation of Veterans Day was an opportunity to reflect …

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Women Driving Change in STEM

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In boardrooms and business units across finance and STEM, a distinct leadership style is rising—one marked by empathy, innovation and built-in mentorship, especially toward underrepresented groups. Two …

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Work Ready U – Adult Education Program

WORK READY U at Fletcher

Our Adult Education program will get you on a path to achieving your high school …

Adult Student College Prep Checklist

If you’ve never been to college, or started but never finished, this checklist is for you. Need to improve your …

Louisiana Rehabilitation Services

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

At TARC, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where adults with disabilities can thrive. Our mission is to …

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