Education & Workforce

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

Key takeaways from the latest US jobs report 

The American job market has once again confounded expectations.

Labor shortage is leading more companies to explore this employee benefit 

On-site day care is uncommon in American workplaces, but new federal incentives and companies...

US adds a robust 311,000 jobs despite Fed’s rate hikes

America’s employers added a substantial 311,000 jobs in February, fewer than January’s huge gain...

Construction tsunami

With several chemical and renewables projects on the horizon, Baton Rouge’s industrial labor bottleneck could soon reach a breaking point.

Leadership: 7 ways to win with people

Boosting your influence and credibility with people will make you a more effective leader.

On a mission

It wasn’t easy, but Executive of the Year Tina Holland used her vision and leadership skills to reimagine FranU as a university, not simply a workforce training center.
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LSU researchers dig into the past to help stem Mississippi River Delta land loss 

Research from scientists at LSU and Indiana University reveals new information about the role humans played in large-scale land loss in the Mississippi River Delta—crucial information for determining how to slow it down. 

Enrollment in Capital Region trade programs dips as need grows

Enrollment for welding programs and other in-demand trades has fallen in Louisiana over the last five years even as demand for skilled workers for the industrial sector grows. 

Three tactics companies use to reduce employee turnover 

Keeping talented employees can feel like a never-ending battle, and it’s not getting any...

‘LaPolitics’: Latest storylines from the governor’s race

After moving swiftly last year to secure the early support of the Louisiana Republican...
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