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Special Populations

Special populations are student groups who are given priority to receive services.  These Priority Populations are also listed in several other federal grant programs that are aligned in some way with the goals and objectives stated in the Louisiana Carl Perkins State Plan.

Top 10 Jobs for Engineering Majors (of All Kinds)

Over the last decade, the popularity of STEM careers (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) has grown, and with good reason. In 2021, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that while the annual median wage for non-STEM careers was $40,120, the …

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Standing Out in a Crowded Healthcare Job Market

In today’s healthcare landscape, the competition is intense. In the best locations, it can seem that countless qualified professionals are vying for highly coveted positions. How do you make your application stand out? Here, we’ll explore key strategies to differentiate …

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HospitalRecruiting is an online healthcare job board for physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals. Visit our site to view current medical practice and employment opportunities or navigate to our Healthcare Career Resources Blog for more great articles like this one!
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Enhance Your Compensation: The Power of External Offers in Salary Negotiation

Throughout your career, you may encounter a moment when an unexpected job offer lands on your desk, even while you’re content in your current role.

This fortunate turn of events can boost your self-assurance and ignite the notion of using …

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Resources

LOSFA Resource Guide For Adult Learners

This resource guide provides federal, state, and local program information to assist Louisiana’s adult learners pursuing postsecondary education to access …

LOSFA Adult Ed & Non Traditional Students
Family Independence Temporary Assistance (FITAP)

Family Independence Temporary Assistance is a financial aid (cash award) for children. View the resource to see who is eligible …

Federal Student Aid for Adult Students PDF

Are you an adult considering college? Do you need help paying your education expenses?
Apply for federal student aid!

 

Adult Student College Prep Checklist

If you’ve never been to college, or started but never finished, this checklist is for you. Need to improve your …

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