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Special Populations

Special populations are student groups who are given priority to receive services.  These Priority Populations are also listed in several other federal grant programs that are aligned in some way with the goals and objectives stated in the Louisiana Carl Perkins State Plan.

Cosmetology Entrepreneurship: Challenges and Solutions

Read about how some cosmetologists solved business concerns. https://www.americansalon.com/business/how-avoid-5-biggest-issues-faced-beauty-independents

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What Tech Job Is Right for Me?

So, you know you want to go into technology. Maybe you were the kid who always took things apart just to see how they worked, or maybe you’re the whiz who always helps their grandparents figure out how to use …

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Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling: Strategies for Female Executives

From 2015 to 2021, the number of women in executive positions across all sectors grew from 27.1 to 31.7 percent.

However, we are still a ways off from gender parity, as women comprise 47.4 percent of the American workforce. What’s …

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Resources

Louisiana Balance of State Continuum of Care Housing Services

The Louisiana Balance of State Continuum of Care (LA BOSCOC) is a self-governing coalition of organizations and people dedicated to …

Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH)

Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) is a program to provide behavioral health services to individuals who are …

Family Independence Temporary Assistance (FITAP)

Family Independence Temporary Assistance is a financial aid (cash award) for children. View the resource to see who is eligible …

Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)

To support all families in accessing high-quality child care, the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) provides financial assistance to low-income …