Education & Workforce

State looks to strengthen workforce pipeline with new tax credit for employers

Beginning in 2026, Louisiana employers who offer apprenticeships, internships or other youth work experiences...

The new Inspiration Center targets workforce readiness in north Baton Rouge

The Louisiana Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Foundation on Monday cut the ribbon on...

Louisiana must ‘connect the dots’ to sustain long-term growth, economist says 

Louisiana enters 2026 on firmer footing than in recent years, but there is still...

Go ahead, pitch that crazy idea

Kyle Scheele calls himself a “champion of crazy ideas.” And he wants businesses to...

Student housing sales are helping fuel a Baton Rouge multifamily rebound

The Baton Rouge multifamily market rebounded in 2025 after two slow years, with rising...

Capital Region posts solid job growth in November report

The Baton Rouge area continued to post steady job growth in November as Louisiana’s...
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Changing the game: Return-to-office orders spark redesigns focused on giving employees freedom, comfort and well-being

Back in April, Gov. Jeff Landry issued an executive order mandating state workers return...

A region rich in school choice

Choice is the hallmark of K-12 education in the Capital Region, says Taylor Gast,...

Programs powering the future workforce

The Baton Rouge area has become especially adept at connecting potential workers with the...

A research revolution is fueling innovation and talent

There are countless ways for researchers to imagine, develop and implement new innovations in...