YouthForce NOLA is a partnership to better connect New Orleans public school students to high-wage, high-demand career pathways.
YouthForce NOLA serves as the engine for career-connected learning so New Orleans public school students are ready for college, career, and the future they choose. By providing grant funding and technical assistance to high schools, combined with industry exposure and preparation for students, YouthForce NOLA’s approach creates a demand-driven career readiness model that will connect New Orleans students with regional economic opportunity.
The best internships have more than great job placements; they train interns before they head to the workplace and build in support every step of the way. YouthForce NOLA coaches help high school interns prepare for success in work and life. Check out the advice Coach Ahlias shares with his interns!
06/19/2026
Our office is closed today in observance of Juneteenth, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. We will be back in the office on Monday, working to create career-connected learning options and opportunities for all young New Orleanians.
06/18/2026
This month, we are celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community, especially members of our staff and network of collaborators who show up as themselves every day to build a safer and happier future for all of New Orleans. Happy Pride!
05/25/2026
Today, our office is closed in honor of those who have given their lives while serving in the United States’ Armed Forces.
05/19/2026
This school year, 69 educators from ten schools and training partners participated in our soft skills program, reaching over 4,400 students. How did this impact their classrooms? Their students' attendance rates and grades rose, more industry-based credentials were earned, and their classrooms were filled with confident students working on thriving in school and life.
Thank you to the educators, leaders, and students from Eleanor McMain, Edna Karr, Frederick Douglass, McDonogh 35, NET: Central City, New Harmony, New Orleans Career Center, Next Level NOLA, Operation Spark, and Warren Easton for your enthusiasm and commitment this school year.
05/18/2026
Are you spring cleaning? Support our summer internship by donating clothes to our Dress Your Best Closet. We are collecting gently used professional clothing of all sizes and styles. We have drop-off bins in multiple locations downtown for the next few weeks, including our office. Check out the link below to learn more.
https://www.youthforcenola.org/get-involved-2026-internship
05/09/2026
Did you know YouthForce NOLA partners with local employers to offer paid summer internships to rising high school seniors—at no cost to the employers? Employers just provide their time, guidance, and expertise to mentor the next generation of local talent. This is a great opportunity to invest in your workforce pipeline and bring fresh energy to your team. Fill out the interest form below to get involved!
https://www.youthforcenola.org/employer-contact?utm_campaign=linkinbio&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=later-linkinbio
What makes a student feel confident enough to admit they need extra help? Being surrounded by classmates who are cheering them on. That’s the classroom dynamic our team sees when they join Mrs. Alexander and Mr. Davis’s classrooms at Eleanor McMain High School.
This week, we’re celebrating the educators who bring soft skills to life in their classrooms, no matter the subject. The result? Their students are truly ready for success in work and life after graduation.
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What does a soft skills-focused class look like? Engaged students who know they have the ability to show up every day as their best selves. That’s the environment our team sees when they step into Ms. Washington-Jones and Ms. Joseph’s classrooms at Edna Karr High School.
This week, we’re celebrating the educators who bring soft skills to life in their classrooms, no matter the subject. The result? Their students are truly ready for success in work and life after graduation.
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