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The Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS), Louisiana Construction Education Foundation (LCEF), Associated Builders and Contractors Pelican Chapter (ABC), and the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) are pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of the Jump Start Construction Connect Scholars program, the state’s first and only scholarship dedicated exclusively to Jump Start graduates who earn a Jump Start credential and a Louisiana high school diploma.
This $1,000 scholarship will assist graduates in gaining the necessary training to earn industry employment in construction crafts and STEM-related fields aligned to high-demand, high-income jobs. Four local students from St. Amant High School are among the current recipients.
LCEF Board Chairman Milton Graugnard, of Cajun Industries said, “Louisiana needs more welders, carpenters, pipe fitters, electricians, heavy equipment operators, and all of the other professional trades. We are pleased to partner with the Louisiana Department of Education and the LCTCS to provide scholarships to these deserving young people. We look forward to mentoring all of the recipients as they continue their education and work toward rewarding and high-paying careers in Louisiana’s construction industry.”
“Congratulations to the 2024 recipients of the Construction Connect Scholarship,” said Dr. Monty Sullivan, LCTCS President. “LCTCS is proud to partner with LCEF, ABC, and the Louisiana Department of Education to provide this opportunity to Jump Start students. Our community colleges are producing the workforce for Louisiana’s business and industry sector. This scholarship provides students with an opportunity to earn a high-wage, high-demand career in a construction pathway. Thank you to our partners for providing this opportunity to help our students succeed and thrive.”
“Initiatives like the Construction Connect Scholarship are crucial for bridging the gap between graduation and employment,” said Dr. Ernise Singleton, assistant superintendent at the Louisiana Department of Education. “By partnering with education and industry leaders, we are providing our students with opportunities to gain the skills and experience needed for high-paying, in-demand careers.”
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