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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.

10 Recommendations for Job Seekers With Criminal Records

While having a run-in with the law can have long-term repercussions for job hunting, a new study from CareerBuilder shows organizations are open to giving people second chances. Fifty-one percent of human resource managers reported that their organizations have hired …

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Scholarship Opportunity for Students Who Have Been in the Foster Care System

The Chafee Educational and Training Voucher (ETV) Program offers up to $5,000 annually to Louisiana students who have been in the foster care system to help them pursue college or technical education.

Note that you will need to complete a

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Outdated, Overqualified, and Ageism: Getting Hired Over 40

Each day during my work with clients, I hear three terms used interchangeably: outdated, overqualified, and ageism. But these terms do not mean the same thing. One term is possibly a legitimate reason for not being hired that you can devise …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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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 Housing Support

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

Build Digital Literacy Skills with Northstar

Digital skills are essential to today’s workforce. Being able to use a computer, email, Microsoft Word, and other tools will …

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