J. E. Harper Pathways to Excellence

09/04/2026

Culinary students had their first official kitchen lab today! Cookies were on the menu for today! Students practiced time management skills, sanitation, and accurately measuring ingredients. Great job!

08/29/2026

‼️Seniors‼️

Great opportunity and the tuition is free! Open to High School Seniors and adults!

08/28/2026

Culinary students finished out the week trying flavor illusions. The science behind flavor combinations and how tastes and smells work together.

08/27/2026

Attention Seniors!!!

Build skills that save lives with NLTCC’s EMR & Firefighter training at the Minden Campus.

Training begins September 8th and includes Emergency Medical Responder, Firefighter I & II, and more. Seating is very limited, so don’t wait to get started.

Learn more and get started here:
https://nltcc.craniumcafe.com/intake-forms/show?iid=817&id=727

08/26/2026

Our culinary department is so excited about our new chef coats!

08/21/2026

📣 ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN!

It’s time to turn your interests into real-world skills! JE Harper Pathways to Excellence is enrolling students in career-focused programs designed to provide hands-on experience and help students prepare for their future.

💈 Barbering (10th - 12th)
🩺 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (11th - 12th)
👩🏽‍🍳 Culinary Arts (10th - 12th)

Students have the opportunity to learn a skill, earn industry-based credentials, and gain valuable career-ready experience while still in high school.

🎓 Hands-On Training
🏆 Industry-Based Credentials
🤝 Supportive Instructors
💼 Career-Ready Skills

🚨 Space may be limited, so don’t wait!

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to enroll today! (Must use a WPSB student email to access)

For more information please call 318-707-0130 or email [email protected]

03/16/2026

Barbering students are honing in their shaving skills!

02/18/2026

Minden Press-Herald | J.E. Harper Pathways to Excellence: Equipping students with career-ready credentials https://press-herald.com/j-e-harper-pathways-to-excellence-equipping-students-with-career-ready-credentials

02/12/2026

More on the incredible egg. Today students made the French breakfast treat, crepes.

02/11/2026

Been a busy few days in Culinary class. Students have been learning about dairy and non dairy alternatives, cheese and eggs. Today they combined their tasting and practiced their skills by making Eggs Benedict