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College and Career Transitions (CCT)

OPPORTUNITIES

AWARE | CHOICES | FIRST RESPONDER | PROSTART | STAGE | TAPS | TARGET

AWARE Program

The AWARE program was developed to provide parents with information and resources in their role of the development of their child's career. This workshop is a hands-on interactive program between parents and students. The outcomes of the workshop are for the parents to be aware of:

  • the impact they have on their child's career decisions
  • the resources available to them in this process,
  • the fact that career development is a process with stages
  • the planning involved that will save time, money and build self-esteem

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CHOICES

The mission of the CHOICES Education Group is to empower students with the critical tools that will increase their career and life opportunities.

CHOICES 8th Grade Program is delivered by over 100 business volunteers and impacts approximately 3,000 students in Iberia, St. Martin & Vermilion Parishes.

CHOICES Covers a Wide Range of Topics:

  • Becoming acquainted with the pressures, influences, expectations and environments affecting "Who I am"
  • Making thoughtful decisions about my future
  • Learning about decisions and their consequences
  • Exploring time and money management
  • Relating academic decisions to career consequences
  • Increasing options in an uncertain world
  • Learning to think beyond myself
  • Making a plan to take charge of my life
  • Obtaining the "Key to Success"

Check out what some students had to say about the CHOICES Program:

  • I really enjoyed this class. Im glad we took it. I wanted to quit school, but he (my presenter) made me open my eyes and realize that you cant get anywhere in life without education.
  • I really enjoyed this program. Thank you so much. Ill use the advice I received when I make my choices.
  • Before my presenter came, I didnt know what I wanted to do. Now I have direction.
  • I learned a lot from the Choices program when I was informed how hard it could be if you make the wrong choices.
  • I learned a lot of things that I am likely to use in my planning for my high school education.
  • I learned to better myself by planning my future and making useful choices.

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First Responder

The demand of Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technicians is increasing rapidly. The utilization of these highly trained individuals ranges from ambulance services to offshore drilling companies worldwide to hospitals, industrial safety, and various other allied health career providers.  Job opportunities in this field are in great abundance in the state of Louisiana.

As a first responder you will represent the first critical link between a patient's injury or illness and the care provided by other EMS professionals. You will gain valuable experience assisting with the care of medical and trauma victims. *Certificate received upon completion of course.

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PROSTART

A secondary curriculum for 11th and 12th graders based on an industry-driven model with national skill standards to address workforce needs of the food service industry from management to food service by obtaining skills necessary to perform operations within a restaurant.

  • Combines relevant classroom activities with paid internships-(400 hours of internship required)
  • Opportunity to develop real-world skills and knowledge by learning on the job and in the classroom
  • Built-in mentoring program
  • Obtain national certification by completion of the ProStart curriculum
  • Offers an industry-based certification in line with the diploma enhancements recommended to BESE and under consideration.
  • Articulation to postsecondary programs

Louisiana Restaurant Association

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S. T. A. G. E.
(Seniors Technically Advancing with Gulf Area Education)

What is S.T.A.G.E.?

The Seniors Technically Advancing with Gulf Area Education (S.T.A.G.E.) program is a joint effort between the Vermilion Parish School Board, Louisiana Technical College-Gulf Area Campus, and Region 4 CTF Program. This program is available to students enrolled at either the parochial or public schools.

S.T.A.G.E. will provide students with advanced technical training in their chosen career path by attending Gulf Area Campus in their final high school year.

S.T.A.G.E. students will earn dual credits. They will receive high school elective credits (Carnegie units) and credit toward a LTC-Gulf Area Campus Certificate, Diploma or Associate Degree.

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T. A. P. S.
(Teche Area Program for Seniors)

What is T.A.P.S.?

The Teche Area Program for Seniors (T.A.P.S.) program is a joint effort between the , Louisiana Technical College-Teche Area Campus and Region 4 CTF Program. This program is available to students enrolled at either the parochial or public schools.

T.A.P.S. will provide students with advanced technical training in their chosen career path by attending Teche Area Campus in their final high school year.

T.A.P.S. students will earn dual credits. They will receive high school elective credits (Carnegie units) and credit toward a Louisiana Technical College-Teche Area Campus Certificate, Diploma or Associate Degree.

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T. A. R. G. E. T.
(Tomorrows Adults Reaching Goals through
Evangeline Campus Technology)

What is T.A.R.G.E.T.?

Tomorrows Adults Reaching Goals through Evangeline Campus Technology (T. A. R. G. E. T.) program is a joint effort between the St. Martin Parish School Board, Louisiana Technical College-Evangeline Campus and Region 4 CTF Program. This program is available to students enrolled at either the parochial or public schools.

T.A.R.G.E.T. will provide students with advanced technical training in their chosen career path by attending Evangeline Campus in their final high school year.

T.A.R.G.E.T. students will earn dual credits. They will receive high school elective credits (Carnegie units) and credit toward a LTC-Evangeline Campus Certificate, Diploma or Associate Degree.

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