A busy December 2023 in the Capital Region brought us multiple blog posts and featured stories. Click the button below for full stories!
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ENERGIZE EDUCATORS ACROSS LOUISIANA
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The Louisiana Deptartment of Education is offering a groundbreaking professional development opportunity known as the Energize Project in partnership with the Northshore Regional STEM Center as well as the Department of Computer Science and the College of Education from Southeastern Louisiana University.
The LDOE Energize Project is designed for 6th-12th grade Louisiana public and public charter school educators to earn their Praxis certification in Computer Science at no cost to teachers. This project covers the cost of registration for the 40-hour PRAXIS preparation workshop, the cost of the Computer Science (5652) Praxis Content Area exam, and also provides teachers with the opportunity to earn a $350 stipend upon receiving a passing score on the Praxis exam. There are five Cohort options available, featuring both virtual and hybrid learning.
For any questions, please email: Energize@Northshorestem.org
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IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER YOUR SCHOOL FOR STATE RALLY!
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The Louisiana High School Rally Association (LHSRA) is a voluntary, non-profit, educational association of middle and junior units of a school (i.e. 8-12 grades in a K-12 school or ninth grade centers), home schools, and senior high schools that are recognized by the State Department of Louisiana and the colleges and universities that coordinate the district and state competitions each year. LHSRA provides opportunities for Louisiana students to achieve district and state level recognition for their academic and performance talents.
Mark your calendars! The deadline to register for State Rally is February 5, 2024. Don't miss your chance to showcase your talents at both district and state levels.
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IGNITE AN UNFORGETTABLE TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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The Capital Area STEM Network Center is hosting The Ignite Project, which is a free 40-hour workshop for K–5 public and public charter school teachers. The training, featuring Code.org, Scratch, Micro:bit, and robots, focuses on equipping teachers with essential computer science skills that can be easily embedded into their current teaching practices.
Following a "train-the-trainer" model, teachers can participate in the program as Ignite Ambassadors or as general participants. Ambassadors are chosen by their district or school to complete the workshop offered through the Capital Area STEM Center and then return to their district to redeliver the training to other K–5 teachers. Successful Ambassadors earn stipends ($1200 to $1500) based on the teachers they train. General participants receive 40 hours of professional development and a $350 stipend for participation.
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RISE AND THRIVE WITH SCIENCE: TEACHING PK-5 SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
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Download the new practitioner guide from the Board on Science Education! Rise and Thrive with Science applies the findings from the BOSE report Science and Engineering in Preschool Through Elementary Grades: The Brilliance of Children and the Strengths of Educators (2022). This guide will aid practitioners in understanding and implementing evidence-based instructional approaches in kindergarten through fifth-grade classrooms. These approaches engage children from an early age in doing science and engineering and help to make science learning more meaningful, equitable, and enduring.
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DISCOVER CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH BR WORKS
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Instantly find the best job openings or take a brief assessment to get matched with opportunities that best fit your experience
BR Works is an initiative of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC), powered by Cox Communications, working to connect job seekers with local employers and the training they may need to build successful careers. Get started below with the Career Planner or browse the Job Seeker and Employer resources.
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RIVER PARISHES COMMUNITY COLLEGE WESTSIDE
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GROW WITH THE GLOBAL GEOSPATIAL INSTITUTE
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Do you like looking at maps, aerial photographs, or satellite images? Do you want to work in a field where there is something interesting to learn every day? GIS professionals are problem-solvers who like applying technology to new fields. If you are ready to work with state-of-the-art technology to learn how to visualize data rather than read numbers and charts, GIS is for you!
To learn more about the Global Geospatial Institute and the GIS Course, visit the website for more information at www.gginstitute.org or call today at (225) 939-1091.
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STEM Supplies STEM Grant & Funding Finder
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Use this free tool to help you locate STEM funding and grant opportunities available in your community. Funds may be used for a variety of learning activities, such a technology, robotics kits, engineering kits, science kits, makerspaces, or other items that aid in expanding STEM education. These grant opportunities are supported by federal, state, and local organizations like foundations and corporations.
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EBR CTEC CAREERS IN INDUSTRY DAY
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High School Seniors in Baton Rouge, mark your calendars for the East Baton Rouge Parish Career & Technical Education Center's Careers in Industry Day on January 11, 2024.
Featured careers include HVAC, NCCER Electrical, NCCER Instrumentation, Process Technology, Construction Crafts, Drafting, and more!
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STEP INTO A CAREER WITH SPRING CLASSES AT RPCC
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Registration is still open for Spring 2024 classes at RPCC. Classes are available in Electrical, Instrumentation, Millwright, Pipefitting, Welding, and more!
The Spring 2024 semester begins January 16, 2024.
It’s not too late to enroll and/or register- visit here for more information.
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EARN COURSE CREDIT PLUS A PYTHON CERTIFICATION
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LSU students have the opportunity to earn college credit, learn Python basics, and take the PCEP™ Python Certification through a grant to the Capital Area STEM Network Center from the Louisiana Department of Economic Development and DXC Technology. This course is open to all majors!
Computer Science (CSC) 2700 (section 2) will be offered this Spring on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. in room 1221 in Patrick F. Taylor Hall on LSU’s campus.
Check LSU course offerings for seat availability.
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HEAR FROM WOMEN IN INDUSTRY
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In celebration of National Mentoring Month, Million Women Mentors (MWM) is excited to bring you an insightful discussion with Dr. Lisa Hinkelman, CEO, Ruling Our Experience (ROX), and MWM National Chair Sheila Boyington, Co-Founder, Learning Blade/Ready for Industry on Wednesday, January 17 (International Mentoring Day!) from 2 - 3 PM ET.
Mentoring plays a crucial role in personal and professional development, offering a range of benefits for both mentors and mentees. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to learn and be inspired!
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