Workforce

Algiers Economic Development Foundation is proud to partner with Louisiana State Representative Gary Carter, Jr. to pilot the Algiers Career and Educational Development Program. This program intends to partner our Algiers business community with local youth to identify career pathways, stimulate the economy, and create lasting connections within our Algiers community.

Key Partners

  • Representative Gary Carter, Louisiana House of Representatives, District 102
  • Algiers Economic Development Foundation
  • Landry-Walker College and Career Preparatory High School
  • Edna Karr High School
  • Delgado Community College Westbank Campus
  • University of Holy Cross

Program Objectives

  • Develop individualized career and/or educational plans for participating high school seniors
  • Seek job placement, internship, and mentorship from the member companies of AEDF to the participating high school seniors
  • Explore enhanced educational and technical opportunities for participating high school seniors
  • Cover certain costs needed by the participating high school seniors to achieve their individualized career and/or educational plan

The Algiers Career and Educational Development Program is made possible by a $150,000 legislative appropriation to Algiers Economic Development Foundation for a pilot period of two years. AEDF will work to identify and secure additional philanthropic support and corporate funding in order to grow and sustain the program into the future.

Learn More

To learn more about the Algiers Career and Educational Development Program, contact Algiers Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Kelsey Foster, kfoster@algierseconomic.com.

Opportunities for partnership, collaboration, and student placement are welcome!

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