YouthForce NOLA

YouthForce NOLA 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.

YouthForce NOLA fuels a movement that equips young people to graduate high school on a path to career success. We are pr...
09/07/2026

YouthForce NOLA fuels a movement that equips young people to graduate high school on a path to career success. We are proud to partner with individuals and organizations committed to all young people in New Orleans fulfilling their potential in work and life. Our office is closed for Labor Day and will re-open tomorrow!

Real-world experience helps students connect classroom learning to future careers, and it's amazing to see so many depar...
08/25/2026

Real-world experience helps students connect classroom learning to future careers, and it's amazing to see so many departments at the Convention Center opening their doors to young talent.

Congratulations to our interns at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center for making the most of their internship, and thank you to their supervisors for helping create a meaningful summer experience.

We're inspired by students who show up ready to learn and by partners, like Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans, I...
08/25/2026

We're inspired by students who show up ready to learn and by partners, like Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans, Inc., who create opportunities for them to grow. Congratulations to this outstanding intern, and thank you to the entire team at Junior Achievement of GNO for helping him turn a summer opportunity into a meaningful learning experience.

08/19/2026

Landis Construction has been a fantastic partner of YouthForce NOLA for over 10 years. They are a leader in New Orleans, especially by introducing youth to careers in construction, creating opportunities for women in the trades, and fostering a culture of giving back. They are the type of team we hope all of our young people get an opportunity to work for. Thank you, Landis, for everything you do and your sincere belief in the potential of our young people.

08/17/2026

To our summer internship supervisors: you didn’t just bring joy this summer; you supported our interns on their path to success in work and life. Thank you for sharing generously of your expertise, encouragement, and energy with our interns this summer!

NOVAC , Open Waters , Ochsner Health , Pickney Foundation Inc I Single Mother Advocacy Organization , Preservation Resource Center , New Orleans Regional Transit Authority , Search Influence , S&WB of New Orleans , Snap Reality , Solomon Group , Stantec , StudioBE , The 18th Ward | New Orleans Youth Sports , The Leah Chase School , The Windsor Court , Transcendent Law Group - TLG , United Utility , U.S. Department of Agriculture , Universal Data , VIA LINK Link , Young Audiences of Louisiana

08/14/2026

To our summer internship supervisors: you didn’t just welcome future colleagues this summer; you supported our interns on their path to success in work and life. Thank you for sharing generously of your expertise, encouragement, and energy with our interns this summer!

EXCELth Incorporated , Eternal Seeds , Familias Unidas en Acción , Greater New Orleans Housing Alliance , 💧Green Light New Orleans☀️ , Henley Construction Group , Impact Connections Foundation , Jazz Fusion Dance Studio , Kidcam , Landis Construction , LCMC Health , Legends Global , Leona Tate Foundation for Change, Inc. , New Orleans BioInnovation Center , Loyola University New Orleans , Louisiana Children's Museum , LSU New Orleans , Manning Family Children's , MSMM Engineering , New Orleans & Company , New Orleans Chamber , New Orleans City Council , New Orleans New Orleans Pelicans , New Orleans Saints

08/12/2026

To our summer internship supervisors: you didn’t just mentor future experts this summer; you supported our interns on their path to success in work and life. Thank you for sharing generously of your expertise, encouragement, and energy with our interns this summer!

ArcGNO , Art Camp 504 , .young-men , Bea’s Bayou®️ Skincare | for Scalp , Birthmark Doula Collective , Blaine Kern Artists Inc. , , CanalBargeCompany , Care Eleven , New Orleans Health Department , City of New Orleans Information Technology and Innovation , Colmex Construction , Concordia , Copado , Delgado Community College , Downtown Development District , Downtown FabWorks , Disability Rights Louisiana , E.B.O.N.Y. Consulting Services , Education Research Alliance for New Orleans , El Centro LA , El Guapo Bitters , Entergy , Morial Convention Center

08/07/2026

This summer, 206 interns collectively worked over 37,000 hours and earned over $470,000. Perhaps even more importantly, they built up their soft skills, professional networks, and work experience. By investing their time in the YouthForce NOLA Internship this summer, these high school seniors are setting themselves up for success in career and life. Congratulations to our 2026 interns, and thank you for your hard work this summer!

07/22/2026

It’s our last week of internships! What’s the most important takeaway from working with a local employer this summer? Internalizing feedback to help you succeed! YouthForce NOLA coaches help high school interns prepare for success in work and life. Check out the advice Coach Joe shares with his interns!

07/15/2026

How do you learn as much as possible on the job? YouthForce NOLA coaches help high school interns prepare for success in work and life. Check out the advice Coach Wilson shares with his interns!

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