Celebrate CTE (Career and Technical Education) month with a reminder that career success doesn’t happen by chance. It happens when people have access to the right training, the right support, and the chance to grow. Here in the Capital Region, those pathways are real, accessible, and waiting.

The Science Policy Fellowship with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is now accepting applications. This program offers early-career scientists and engineers the opportunity to hone their skills by applying them in real-world policy settings that support Gulf Coast communities and ecosystems. Applications are due by February 26, 2026.

Explore opportunities at the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy! Apply for open positions: Biologist 1, 2, or 3, Environmental Scientist 1, 2, or 3, Petroleum Scientist Manager 1, and Petroleum Scientist Manager 1

The Louisiana Legislature passed ACT 376 which establishes a new tax credit that supports Louisiana employers who hire apprentices, interns, and youth workers. The new credit both expands the prior credits and aligns to the state's new school accountability system, particularly as it relates to its goal of ensuring that high school graduates are better prepared for college, career, or service. 

K-5 elementary teachers can gain foundational knowledge in elementary computer science while discovering engaging ways to integrate computer science into their core content with the Ignite Initiative. This FREE professional learning opportunity is happening across the state. Register for a cohort near you!

Do you know a teacher who is AWESOME at teaching math? The Louisiana Association of Teachers of Mathematics (LATM) honors outstanding elementary (K-4), middle (5-8), and high (9-12) school mathematics teachers from participating schools each year. They also honor an outstanding new teacher who is in his/her first three years of teaching. Nominate someone today!

Calling all inventors, makers, tinkerers and problem solvers! Louisiana 4-H is the state affiliate of Invention Convention Worldwide, a program designed by the Henry Ford. The inaugural Louisiana Invention Convention event is on Friday, February 27th at LSU. This opportunity is available K-12th grade students. All inventors must pre-register by Feb. 11th!

Camp Code for Girls is a free week-long program that makes computer programming fun and accessible for 7th, 8th, and 9th grade girls. Campers gain hands-on experience in coding, while learning how to solve real-world problems, build mobile apps, and make a positive impact. This year's camp will be hosted at the Girl Scout Dream Lab in Gonzales, LA, June 8-12. 

ExxonMobil Baton Rouge's 2026 High School Summer Intern Applications are now OPEN! Their 8‑week program gives high school students hands-on exposure by shadowing professionals in fields such as electricians, lab technicians, millwrights, engineering and more.

The Carol Meyer Scholarship awards two $500 scholarships each year to college upperclassmen with a declared major in elementary education, mathematics education, or mathematics. In addition to the scholarship, the awardees shall receive complimentary LATM student memberships.