Future Ready
© Gates Archive/Kathleen FlynnWe want every public school graduate in New Orleans to thrive in a meaningful, good-paying career.
Young people truly are ready for the future when they experience all of the career-connected learning opportunities from our Future Ready checklist.
Future Ready Checklist
✔︎ Career Exposure
✔︎ Soft Skills
✔︎ Industry Credentials
✔︎ College Credits/Dual Enrollment
✔︎ Internships
✔︎ Professional Networks
What is Career-Connected Learning?
Career-connected learning is exactly what it sounds like: it’s a set of experiential learning opportunities that prepare young people for the world of work. You may have heard of it as career and technical education or CTE.
Through career-connected learning, young people explore career options, nurture soft skills, engage in hands-on learning, earn credentials and college credit, gain real work experience, and build their professional networks.
And, students share that career-connected learning enhances their high school experience, helps them make a plan for college or training after high school, and prepares them for the real world.
© Gates Archive/Christiana Botic Explore Career-Connected Learning in New Orleans
YouthForce NOLA ensures that every student in our public schools has access to the information, support, and resources they need to help youth set goals, make a plan, and take the right steps for their desired career path.
To start your own plan, dive into our Future Ready Guide
The Power of Career-Connected Learning
There are hundreds of young people who have benefited from career-connected learning right here in New Orleans.
Get to know Psalms and Khaija, two young women who took advantage of career-connected learning opportunities during high school.
