Education & Workforce

Schools, universities, workforce training, and the talent pipeline preparing the region’s next generation of workers.

The Walls Project has been transforming Baton Rouge for 10 years 

It’s the Walls Project’s birthday. The multifaceted nonprofit is celebrating a big milestone: a decade of making waves in Baton Rouge through its mission to dismantle poverty with a strong focus on arts, education and community empowerment.

US initial jobless claims rise by 6,000 from previous week

More Americans applied for jobless benefits last week as the number of unemployed continues to rise modestly, though the labor market remains one of the strongest parts of the U.S. economy.

McCollister: Gov. Edwards is still wrong on school choice

Vetoes by Gov. John Bel Edwards makes clear he supports teacher unions and the status quo over improved education and what's in the best interest of children.

What businesses need to know as COVID cases rise

Every time you think it's safe to hatch plans and put COVID-19 behind you,...

When Louisiana might again see a tax-free weekend on back-to-school items

With kids heading back to school in the coming weeks, parents and teachers are...

Caffeine makes customers spend more, according to LSU study  

A new study from LSU’s E.J. Ourso College of Business found that when consumers...
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Here’s where young adults who leave the Capital Region are going

Houston, Dallas and Atlanta, in that order, are the most popular destinations for young...

LSU researchers seek to reduce emissions associated with natural gas use

LSU chemical engineering faculty are researching ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions when natural...

LED FastStart program ranked No. 1 in US for 13th year in a row

Business Facilities magazine has ranked Louisiana Economic Development’s FastStart as the nation’s No. 1...

LSU, Mike the Tiger to star in feature film ‘The Mascot’ to be shot on campus

LSU will play itself in The Mascot, a new scripted film that will shoot at the university this fall, the writer/director says. 
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