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The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) provides guidance and support to all publicly funded early childhood centers and elementary and secondary schools in Louisiana. Specifically, the department provides tools and resources to schools and school systems to support classroom instruction, assessments, workforce development and college and career preparation. Additionally, the department provides families and the public with transparent reporting of center, school, and school system performance and quality through the Louisiana School Finder.
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The LDOE is the administrative arm of the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE). BESE was established by the 1974 Louisiana Constitution. The Board is composed of 11 members: eight elected by the citizens of Louisiana’s eight BESE districts, and three appointed by the governor of Louisiana to represent the state at-large. Together, these members adopt and enact policies governing the elementary and secondary schools of Louisiana.
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Dr. Cade Brumley
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(BATON ROUGE, LA) - The Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS), the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE), and the Louisiana Construction Education Foundation (LCEF) have opened applications for the 2025 Jump Start Construction Connect Scholars program. This unique scholarship provides $1,000 awards to Jump Start graduates who earn both a Jump Start credential and a Louisiana high school diploma, and who plan to enroll full-time in an LCTCS Construction Pathway Program or an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) training program in the summer or fall immediately following high school graduation.
The scholarship supports Louisiana students in gaining the necessary training to secure industry employment in high-demand, high-income construction crafts and STEM-related fields.
“We are delighted to extend this educational opportunity to eligible high school seniors statewide," stated Milton Graugnard, chairman of the Louisiana Construction Education Foundation. “Our enthusiasm stems from supporting these talented individuals as they commence their journey toward success in the construction industry, spearheading the increasing demand for skilled craftspeople in our communities."
High school seniors are eligible to apply if they have a National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) credential, will earn a Jump Start Career Diploma, and will enroll full-time in an LCTCS Construction Pathway Program or an ABC training program in the summer or fall immediately following graduation.
For the 2025 program, up to 40 one-time scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded to qualified applicants from across the state. Scholarship recipients will be selected by the LCEF Board based on their industry credential(s), letters of recommendation, participation in career and technical student organizations, academic achievements (such as GPA and skills competition recognition), and career and technical course work.
"The Jump Start Construction Connect Scholars Program embodies the transformative power of workforce development," said Dr. Chandler LeBoeuf, vice president of education for LCTCS and executive director of the LCTCS Foundation. "It equips Jump Start graduates with the tools to not only build successful careers in construction and STEM fields but also to drive economic growth and innovation across Louisiana."
"This scholarship is an investment in Louisiana's next generation of skilled workers," said Louisiana Department of Education Assistant Superintendent Dr. Ernise Singleton. "Workforce readiness starts in high school, and this scholarship enables students to turn their classroom learning into real-world success."
Timeline:
- January 23, 2025 – Applications Open
- April 22, 2025 – Application Deadline
- April 23-25, 2025 – Selection of Recipients
- April 30, 2025 – Recipients Notified
The application can be accessed online. Questions about the application process or criteria should be directed to [email protected].
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