The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) is on a statewide Bridging Success Tour to spotlight local efforts in expanding work-based learning and internship opportunities. The tour is connecting school systems, business leaders, and workforce partners to share ideas and build stronger ties between education and local industries. Today, May 13, the team will visit Rapides Parish.

In partnership with The Orchard Foundation, this event will showcase how hands-on learning is preparing Louisiana students for successful careers—and how communities can work together to grow these opportunities.

Local partners, such as Crest, RoyOMartin, and CLTCC will present to the group, and a student panel will speak about their experiences in Career and Technical Education programs.

Attendees will also tour Tioga High School and visit classrooms where students are learning skills in welding, carpentry, and automotive work.

Who:

● BESE Board Members

● Superintendents and school district leaders from the central region

● Business, Community, and Higher Ed Partners

When: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Where: Tioga High School Multipurpose Building (Rear of the school, use student parking lot to access), 1207 Tioga Road, Ball

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