Building Better Pathways
to Better Careers
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More Skills & More Success for Our Community
Right here in New Orleans, there’s a set of best-in-class training providers that equip students with the skills and know-how they need to pursue a wide range of careers.
YouthForce NOLA is proud to provide more than $1 million annually to help these partners expand and sustain their programming.
Learn about our four training provider partners that work with New Orleans public school students to earn college credit and credentials that set them up for success in college, career, and life.
New Orleans Career Center
New Orleans Career Center is our city’s hub for high-quality technical education and training graduates who are skilled and prepared. Learn about their programs in Building Trades, Digital Media, Engineering, and Healthcare.
GEMS
GEMS offers training and coursework to high school students interested in emergency medical responder and emergency medical technician career pathways.
NOVAC
NOVAC provides digital media education, training, resources, and more through engaging and relevant coursework.
Operation Spark
Operation Spark is a software training center on a mission to provide opportunities for upward mobility through skills training and job placement in software engineering.
