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Xavier Rises in LinkedIn HBCU Rankings

NEW ORLEANS – Xavier University of Louisiana ranks No. 8 among the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities for long-term career success in LinkedIn’s...

Louisiana Child Care Shortage Costs Employers $762M

NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana’s child care shortage costs employers $762 million per year and the state’s economy $1.3 billion as parents miss work, reduce...

Smoke-Free Study Highlights Workplace Benefits

NEW ORLEANS – A new Louisiana smoke-free ordinance study linking comprehensive smoke-free laws with faster declines in lung cancer incidence could have implications for...

Groundwork New Orleans Receives $10K Racial Equity Grant

NEW ORLEANS – Groundwork New Orleans has received a $10,000 grant from the Greater New Orleans Foundation's Racial Equity Fund to support its youth...

UHC Introduces Teens to Healthcare Careers

NEW ORLEANS – The University of Holy Cross (UHC) hosted its inaugural Healthcare Professions Summer Exploration for High School Students in July, welcoming 48...

unCommon Construction Plans Baton Rouge Expansion

BATON ROUGE, La. – High school students in Baton Rouge could soon have a new way to earn income, build skills and prepare for...

Bloomberg Arts Internship Boosts Soft Skills

NEW ORLEANS – As employers increasingly seek staff with strong communication, creativity and problem-solving skills alongside technical expertise, 38 New Orleans public high school...

Nunez Receives $1M for Skilled Trades

CHALMETTE, La. – As billions of dollars in industrial, energy and port projects reshape Southeast Louisiana and drive demand for skilled workers, Nunez Community...

NOCC Team Honored for Workforce Excellence

NEW ORLEANS — Five instructors and leaders at the New Orleans Career Center (NOCC) have earned regional and statewide recognition for their work preparing...

Mayor’s 2026 Youth Employment Program Builds Skills

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans' Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program concluded its 2026 session after providing hundreds of local young people...

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