Livingston Parish Chamber Education Initiatives
Chamber Education Initiatives: Driving Growth in Livingston Parish
The Livingston Parish Chamber partners with Livingston Parish Public Schools to offer opportunities that match local to students to local employers. This collaboration creates a synergy that benefits businesses, schools, and residents alike. By aligning career opportunities, enhancing skill development, and connecting the business community with schools, we’re building a stronger future together.
Benefits for Our Parish
The Chamber education collaboration builds a thriving community by:
- Bridging education and industry
- Supporting workforce development
- Driving Livingston Parish economic growth
- Enhancing community well-being
This partnership equips businesses with skilled talent and students with in-demand skills, positioning our parish to succeed in a global economy. Together, we’re laying the groundwork for innovation and prosperity.
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Want to know more about our Education Initiatives? Contact the Chamber directly.
In its beta mode, job shadowing is in the works through the Chamber and LPPS. While larger employers have a set up and dedicated teams to engage students, smaller employers don't always have those resources. Enter the Chamber partnership to create awareness of the program for all size businesses / employers.
As suggested, students are matched with business leaders to shadow for a day. This allows students to experience 10 - 20 hours in their industry of interest. As an added bonus, students are exposed to areas and careers that may not have been on their list.
HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?
Contact the Chamber to let us know your area of interest. These can be:
- Learn more about the job shadowing program and participate.
- Sponsor the program.
Funding for Education Initiatives is through the generosity of the local business community. Please contact the Chamber if you would like to be a participate in the program.
Thanks to the our Education Sponsors & Partners
Student Career Conference
The Student Career Conference connects business and students through a half day conference. The conference focuses on 3 main areas that are delivered through local business mentors. Finding the right job / career, team building and ethics in the workplace are break out sessions of the day.
Started in 2015, we have interacted with over 1000 students and provided them valuable information on career choices. Whether they chose to continue their education or enter the workforce directly after graduation, they are better equipped for future endeavors.
The conference achieves the following objectives:
- Provides students an overview of soft skills employers seek.
- Promotes all career paths to students.
- Connects students to business leaders.
- Offers opportunities here in our parish.
Leadership LIvingston Projects with LPPS
Shoes for Students - Project team members provided shoes to students following the 2016 flood.
The Pupil Appraisal Center in Livingston lacked a proper outdoor area to appraise children who are usually 5 and under. The project created a new cover and outdoor space for the facility.
Curbside Cafe - You may have seen the "Curbside Cafe" that is part of the Pro Start program in high schools. The specialized trailer was provided by a project group.
Maurepas School had several items on their wish list completed thanks to the project. New monitors, a sensory path for younger students, upgrades to the outdoor area, seating and other areas were addressed by this project team.
Common Cents for Students brought the Dave Ramsey Program to Walker High School. Students received instruction on money management.
More projects on the way - Projects that enhance our local schools are a popular project choice. We will continue to partner as the need arises.
History of the Chamber's Education Initiatives
For over 30 years, the Livingston Parish Chamber has engaged in local education initiatives. The scholarship program is the most recognized where over $100,000 in scholarships were awarded to local students through the generosity of chamber members. In 2015, the program expanded by offering a student conference aligning student with career options. Today’s workplace is evolving fast, and strong ties between businesses and education are essential.
Boosting Livingston Parish Economic Growth
Education and infrastructure power Livingston Parish economic growth, and the Chamber is all in. Our staff and volunteers work tirelessly to raise awareness and spark engagement. Chambers of Commerce excel at bridging businesses and schools—and we’re proud to lead this effort locally.
How We Fund Education Programs
Our Student Career Programming thrives thanks to business community support. Chamber members fund all administrative costs, ensuring the program’s success. Joining the Livingston Parish Chamber means investing in your business and our community’s future.
Learn More
Want to know more about our Education Initiatives? Contact the Chamber directly.
Where We've Partnered Action on Education Partnerships
Upcoming plans for Business & Education Partnerships.
Additional areas we engage in education.
- Dedication an entire day in our Leadership Livingston Program to education.
- Initiated and brought the Dave Ramsey program to Walker High School through our Leadership Livingston Program.
- Currently working on bringing a food trailer to allow culinary students to introduce healthy meal options to parish wide schools through local agriculture products.