Lawmakers push to expand vocational training programs to meet workforce needs
A bill by Rep. Ken Brass, D-Vacherie, would give graduating high school seniors an additional pathway to financial aid under the TOPS Tech program (Photo courtesy Cross Harris/LSU Manship School News Service)
Rep. Ed Larvadain, D-Alexandria, has authored a workforce bill that would lower the minimum age for the MJ Foster Promise Program from 25 to 21 (Photo courtesy Cross Harris/LSU Manship School News Service)
Louisiana lawmakers are advancing a series of education and workforce bills aimed at expanding vocational opportunities for students and addressing gaps in training across the state.
