Education & Workforce

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

BRAC analysis shows 119% increase in job openings for truck drivers

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today published a new regional analysis of job openings...

Why weren’t allegations against LSU AgCenter researcher included in Husch Blackwell report?

One question raised by this morning’s report detailing allegations of stalking, sexual harassment and...

Baton Rouge lost 7,100 construction jobs since February 2020

In February, Baton Rouge saw a 15% drop in year-over-year construction employment, according to...

LSU’s Title IX scandal expands beyond athletic department with sexual assault allegations against AgCenter researcher

The growing Title IX scandal at LSU expands beyond the athletics department as Daily Report details the troubling case involving an LSU AgCenter researcher, who was disciplined in early 2017 for allegedly stalking, harassing and sexually assaulting a female graduate student.

Riegel: Time for gender equity on the LSU board

Recent events at LSU make it abundantly clear the governor needs to bring gender equity to the men's club that is the board of supervisors.

Publisher: Google will disrupt colleges and universities

Google offering career certificates, which most enrollees will earn in six months, could have a seismic disruption on four-year universities.
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Study: Adding women in C-suite helps companies shift strategic approach

Research has shown that firms with more women in senior positions are more profitable,...

Audit: LWC may have issued improper unemployment payments

The Louisiana legislative auditor has flagged the Louisiana Workforce Commission for issuing improper payments...

Former BRAC, New Schools executives form education nonprofit

Liz Smith and Adonica Duggin, both well-known for their work in economic development and education policy circles, have left their respective positions with the Baton Rouge Area Chamber and New Schools for Baton Rouge to form their own education nonprofit.

Nexus Louisiana and LSU launch program for aspiring entrepreneurs

Nexus Louisiana, in partnership with LSU, has announced a new initiative called Ignition to...
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