What Jump Start Offers Students
A pathway to industry-based credentials, real-world experience, and strong opportunities after high school.
Jump Start is Louisiana’s innovative career and technical education (CTE) program. It prepares students to lead productive adult lives—capable of further education and earning credentials in high-wage, high-demand career sectors.
Students must earn industry-based credentials to graduate with a Career Diploma. (Jump Start is an elective path for students pursuing a university-preparatory diploma.)
Schools receive the same accountability credit for preparing students for high-demand careers as they do for students achieving top academic honors.