High Schoolers from Doyle and Holden Learn About Post-Graduate Opportunities
LIVINGSTON, La. – More than 300 high schoolers and family members from the Livingston and Holden communities gathered in the Doyle High School gymnasium on Oct. 18 to participate in a College and Career Fair that included displays and activities from a variety of local industry representatives, businesses, and post-secondary vocational schools and institutions.
“The purpose of the event was to provide our students with valuable information regarding post-graduate opportunities. Students and their family members were able to ask questions and talk one-on-one with representatives,” Doyle High School Principal Lance Dawsey said.
Dawsey noted that students, teachers, school administrators and community members from Holden joined the Doyle High community for the event.
The 31 institutions and businesses participating in the event included: Southeastern Louisiana University, Louisiana Tech University, Louisiana State University, Northshore Technical Community College, Livingston Parish Literacy and Technology Center Automotive Program, Tulane University, Louisiana Army National Guard, United States Air Force, Acadian Ambulance, ITI Technical College, Chick-fil-A of Denham Springs, Delta College, North Oaks School of Radiologic Technology, Baton Rouge General School of Radiologic Technology, ABC Welding School, Worley, Turner Industries, Cajun Industries, EPIC Piping, Paul Mitchel-The Baton Rouge School, Demco, Geaux Jobs Workforce Area 20, TRIAD-The Newtron Group, Penske Trucking, Denham Springs Beauty School, Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, Compass Career College, Gainey’s Concrete, ISC Constructors Group, Ironworkers Local 623, and Operating Engineers Local 406.
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Doyle High School student Natalie Mincin and her parents speak with representatives from the Baton Rouge General School of Radiologic Technology. |
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A Cajun Industries, LLC., representative shares information about his company with Brice Chelette and his mother, Jessaca Chelette. Cajun Industries is a fully integrated self-performed EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) company that services a variety of markets, including chemical processing, industrial buildings, refining, power, and oil & gas. |
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Doyle High School student Natalie Mincin and her parents speak with representatives from the Baton Rouge General School of Radiologic Technology. |
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Doyle High Schools students Jace Ware, Samantha Davis and Bella Baldwin, pictured left to right, speak with a representative from Tulane University about the many course degrees and extracurricular programs at the university.
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