September Programs and Events Round Up
As September ends, we are excited to share the highlights of our programs and special events. It has been a month filled with learning, collaboration, and fun!
September Programs Recap
Livingston Collegiate STEM Career Chat
We’ve officially kicked off the new school year with exciting partnerships and impactful programming! A special thank you to our incredible volunteers from Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy, University of New Orleans Center for Equity and Diversity in Engineering, and Operation Spark for participating in the STEM Career Chat at Livingston Collegiate. This Career Chat, organized alongside YouthForce NOLA, gave sophomores, juniors, and seniors the opportunity to speak with professionals in STEM fields during their lunch break. It was a great way for students to learn more about the industry and explore potential career paths.
Soft Skills Workshop at The Net: East
In collaboration with YouthForce NOLA, we hosted a Soft Skills Workshop for The Net: East students, as part of their Soft Skills class. This month’s session focused on professional networking, with students creating and practicing their own elevator pitches. A huge thank you to our amazing volunteer, Stephanie Blue from Three Pillars HR Solutions, for mentoring students during the workshop. The Soft Skills workshops will continue throughout the semester, providing students with invaluable hands-on learning opportunities.
Work Readiness at New Harmony High
We also had the pleasure of working with New Harmony High, offering juniors and seniors a Work Readiness Learning Experience. These 21 students learned about careers in Healthcare Technology Management and Railroad industries, covering everything from transportation and engineering to administration and operations. We’re incredibly grateful to our inspiring speakers—Ari Ferrand Goodwin, Gregory Harris, and Troy Banks from New Orleans Public Belt Railroad and Port of New Orleans, as well as Bryant Hawkins from LCMC Health Children’s Hospital and TRIMEDX—for sharing their career journeys and expertise.
Up Next: Career and College Expos & Fair
Join us for two fantastic opportunities to explore career pathways and educational opportunities after high school!
The 2024-2025 St. Tammany Career and College Expo will be held on:
· October 2 at 5 PM at the Harbor Center in Slidell
· October 7 at 5 PM at the Castine Center in Mandeville
Visit with representatives from colleges, universities, technical colleges, apprenticeships, the military, and business and industry partners. Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans will be there to help students learn about creating resumes and preparing for interviews. For more information, visit STPSB Expo.
We are also counting down to our 3rd Annual St. John Parish Schools College and Career Fair, in partnership with St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools and the Kiwanis Club of Tri Parishes. This event will take place on October 10th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. If you have a team of professionals or college representatives interested in participating, please contact Karla@Jagno.org to sign up!
Special Events Recap
Bowl-A-Thon Success
Wow, what a night! A HUGE thank you to Bryan Scofield with Pan-American Life Insurance Group for sponsoring a spectacular Bowl-A-Thon event on Friday, September 13 and raising an incredible $20,000! Despite the recent impact of Hurricane Francine, Pan-American Life Insurance Group managed to pull off a fantastic 70s-themed event at Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl. The night was filled with fun, family, and even trophies!
Pickleball Team Building On Friday, September 6, the JA staff, JA Board, and JA Young Professionals Board came together for an exciting Pickleball Team Building Day at The Exchange Pickleball + Bar. It was the perfect escape from the rainy weather and a great bonding experience for everyone involved. A big thank you to our hosts, and shoutout to the Board members in attendance: Chad Berg, Kevin Ericksen, Diedra Kramer, Teddy Lee, Faith Saragusa, Lee Anne Sciambra, Sherry Serio, and Laurie Young. Members from our Young Professionals Board, Candes Carter and Ronshawn Williams, also joined in on the fun.
Stay tuned for more updates and thank you to everyone who made this month so special!