Education & Workforce

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

Fired LSU athletic official’s claim of retaliation added to lawsuit

Lawyers for an associate athletic director who filed a $50 million federal racketeering lawsuit...

Chris Meaux helps launch app connecting companies with skilled workers 

Waitr founder Chris Meaux is again flexing his digital skills, backing a new app called BoomNation, which is a social media platform and job board that helps businesses find skilled workers in the current competitive labor market.  

LSU athletic department posts $10M loss for 2021 fiscal year

Following a year of lowered crowd capacities and canceled sporting events, LSU athletics  suffered a $10 million deficit for the 2021 fiscal year, according to a report issued Monday by the Louisiana legislative auditor.

Edwards faces budget battle with lawmakers over how to spend extra cash

As expected, Gov. John Bel Edwards and Louisiana lawmakers were not on the same...

State poised to provide free community college for adults in high-demand fields 

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and the Legislature are poised to provide free community college for adults in high-demand careers, beginning July 1, something President Biden and Congress have been unable to do on a national level.

Louisiana unemployment rate falls to 4.8% in December

The unemployment rate for December 2021 dropped in 42 states and the District of Columbia, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics today. 
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The real reasons workers are resigning in droves 

We talk about burnout a lot, but it's not the biggest reason workers have...

Coach Kim Mulkey ready to take LSU fans on a long, exciting ride

Kim Mulkey is used to having all eyes focused on her.

Gov. Edwards’ budget proposal brings new Mississippi River bridge closer to reality

Gov. John Bel Edwards released his budget priorities for the next fiscal year, which include new, recurring investments in education and infrastructure across Louisiana.

PAR calls for transparency, long-term thinking with budget windfall

Louisiana lawmakers are awash in state and federal cash. So how will they spend it?
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