News for Education
Friday, June 07, 2019
NEW ORLEANS – The Kresge Foundation awarded the University of New Orleans (UNO) with a $75,000 grant, which will provide more students with targeted support through its partnership with College Beyond. College Beyond is New Orleans-based nonprofit whose mission is to help students get to and through college. The organization’s success coaches, who are housed on UNO’s campus, provide academic and ...read more
Categories: Economic, Education, Press Release
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
NEW ORLEANS – Greater New Orleans, Inc., President & CEO Michael Hecht has been selected by University of Holy Cross to deliver its commencement speech at the university’s upcoming graduation ceremony. The ceremony begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, at Lakefront Arena. Details were shared in a press release.
Hecht is President & CEO of Greater New Orleans, Inc., the economic development agency ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union is proud to announce its 2019 Peter C. Bertucci Scholarship Program winners. Each student received $1,000 with their respective schools receiving $300 and sponsoring teachers each receiving $100. High school seniors who are members of JFFCU were eligible to apply. Winners include:
• Madeline Boudreau of Harvey
• Aimee Cuenca of Harvey
• Gabriel Davis ...read more
Categories: Community, Education
Monday, May 06, 2019
COVINGTON, La.—Ochsner Health System has partnered with the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) and Northshore Technical Community College (NTCC) on a new Registered Apprenticeship program to prepare individuals with healthcare backgrounds for careers as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). The first class was recently honored during a pinning ceremony at Ochsner Health Center-Covington. Details ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release
Monday, May 06, 2019
Schriever, LA – Fletcher has been awarded over $144,000 from the Louisiana Board of Regents. This grant will be used for new simulators and other equipment for the Marine Diesel program, as we embark on the new Marine Diesel dual enrollment partnership with Lafourche Parish School District. Fletcher students enrolled in the Marine Diesel program will also benefit from the new ...read more
Categories: Community, Economic, Education, Press Release
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Monday, April 15, 2019
NEW ORLEANS – Young people who have defied the odds and overcome academic and life challenges will be honored tomorrow, Tuesday, April 16, at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner during the annual Cox Inspirational Student Heroes awards program which begins at 4 p.m.
Details were shared in a press release.
“We are so excited to be celebrating 27 years of honoring our area’s unsung student ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Education
