05/25/2026
Today, our office is closed in honor of those who have given their lives while serving in the United States’ Armed Forces.
YouthForce NOLA
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YouthForce NOLA is a partnership to better connect New Orleans public school students to high-wage, high-demand career pathways.
YouthForce NOLA serves as the engine for career-connected learning so New Orleans public school students are ready for college, career, and the future they choose. By providing grant funding and technical assistance to high schools, combined with industry exposure and preparation for students, YouthForce NOLA’s approach creates a demand-driven career readiness model that will connect New Orleans students with regional economic opportunity.
05/25/2026
05/19/2026
This school year, 69 educators from ten schools and training partners participated in our soft skills program, reaching over 4,400 students. How did this impact their classrooms? Their students' attendance rates and grades rose, more industry-based credentials were earned, and their classrooms were filled with confident students working on thriving in school and life.
Thank you to the educators, leaders, and students from Eleanor McMain, Edna Karr, Frederick Douglass, McDonogh 35, NET: Central City, New Harmony, New Orleans Career Center, Next Level NOLA, Operation Spark, and Warren Easton for your enthusiasm and commitment this school year.
05/18/2026
Are you spring cleaning? Support our summer internship by donating clothes to our Dress Your Best Closet. We are collecting gently used professional clothing of all sizes and styles. We have drop-off bins in multiple locations downtown for the next few weeks, including our office. Check out the link below to learn more.
https://www.youthforcenola.org/get-involved-2026-internship
05/09/2026
Did you know YouthForce NOLA partners with local employers to offer paid summer internships to rising high school seniors—at no cost to the employers? Employers just provide their time, guidance, and expertise to mentor the next generation of local talent. This is a great opportunity to invest in your workforce pipeline and bring fresh energy to your team. Fill out the interest form below to get involved!
https://www.youthforcenola.org/employer-contact?utm_campaign=linkinbio&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=later-linkinbio
05/08/2026
What makes a student feel confident enough to admit they need extra help? Being surrounded by classmates who are cheering them on. That’s the classroom dynamic our team sees when they join Mrs. Alexander and Mr. Davis’s classrooms at Eleanor McMain High School.
This week, we’re celebrating the educators who bring soft skills to life in their classrooms, no matter the subject. The result? Their students are truly ready for success in work and life after graduation.
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05/07/2026
What does a soft skills-focused class look like? Engaged students who know they have the ability to show up every day as their best selves. That’s the environment our team sees when they step into Ms. Washington-Jones and Ms. Joseph’s classrooms at Edna Karr High School.
This week, we’re celebrating the educators who bring soft skills to life in their classrooms, no matter the subject. The result? Their students are truly ready for success in work and life after graduation.
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05/06/2026
What does a classroom look like when students are invested in helping each other succeed? That’s what our team sees when they step into Mr. Reaux and Ms. Whicker’s classrooms at Frederick Douglass High School.
This week, we’re celebrating the educators who bring soft skills to life in their classrooms, no matter the subject. The result? Their students are truly ready for success in work and life after graduation.
Interested in learning more about their work? Join us at our annual Soft Skills Showcase tonight. RSVP through the link in our bio!
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05/05/2026
It's GiveNOLA Day! We would love for you to consider making a gift of any size.
Together, we'll support young people from our public high schools to graduate ready for success in career and life.
Check out our page and donate at https://www.givenola.org/organization/youthforcenola.
05/04/2026
How often do you walk into a high school to find a classroom of confident, engaged students? That’s what our team sees when they observe Ms. Donalds, a environmental science teacher at McDonogh 35, who has been coached in soft skills by the YouthForce NOLA team.
This week, we’re celebrating the educators who bring soft skills to life in their classrooms, no matter the subject. The result? Their students are truly ready for success in work and life after graduation.
Interested in learning more about their work? Join us at our annual Soft Skills Showcase this Wednesday. RSVP through the link in our bio!
04/27/2026
Who benefits from apprenticeships? Everyone! Apprenticeships prepare young people for good-paying jobs and fill essential roles in regional industries. The U.S. Department of Labor's Apprenticeships Building America grant provides financial support for apprenticeships, and YouthForce NOLA is thrilled to use our $4 million award to help grow apprenticeship opportunities in our community. Happy National Apprenticeship Week!
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