Workforce development
Many Algorithms Make Light Work: AI Literacy for the Workforce
The infrastructure of the United States is adjusting to the realities of artificial intelligence (AI) [...]
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Interview with Louisiana Works Secretary Susie Schowen
Governor Landry recently issued an executive order “Modernizing Louisiana’s Workforce For A [...]
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Unlocking Opportunity – How Pelican Institute Brought “One Door” to Louisiana
The Vision – From Dependence to Dignity In 2021, the Pelican Institute for Public Policy launched the [...]
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Recent Education Hearing Explores Student Pipeline to Meet Louisiana’s Workforce Needs
On October 8, 2025, Louisiana’s House Education Committee held a hearing at the LSU Health Sciences [...]
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The Business Case for Second Chance Hiring
Louisiana faces no shortage of economic challenges—from persistent poverty to low labor force [...]
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(Machine) Learning in Louisiana Schools
For many around the state, last week marked the first day of school. Students, teachers, and parents [...]
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One Door, Many Opportunities: A Win for Louisiana
The 2025 Louisiana Regular Session is over, with mixed results for Louisianans. A major win worth [...]
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Louisiana Forges a Path from Poverty to Prosperity through “One Door” Legislation
This legislative session, lawmakers are taking a bold step toward breaking the cycle of poverty and [...]
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Governor Landry, Legislature Lead the Way to Opportunity
We are excited to begin sharing the mainstage sessions from the recently-concluded 2025 Pelican Institute [...]
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