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YouthForce NOLA awards over $200k in career pathways grants

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — YouthForce NOLA announced 18 New Orleans open-enrollment public high schools will be awarded a total of $210,000 in 2021-2022 Career Pathway Grants.

 According to YouthForce NOLA, the schools will use the grants to fund innovative projects that help students develop technical, academic, and soft skills, as well as gain meaningful work experience.

The schools’ projects range from teaching independent living and community access skills to students with disabilities to cultivating students’ appreciation for the community and natural environment while exploring careers that have a positive impact on both.

The following schools will receive a Career Pathways Grant:

For schools interested in joining the YouthForce High School Collaborative or having the opportunity to apply for a future Career Pathways Grant, contact Claire Ackerman da Silva on their website.