Louisiana’s Jump Start program is a new paradigm for career and technical education (CTE), requiring students to attain industry-promulgated, industry-valued credentials to graduate high school.
Jump Start prepares students to lead productive adult lives, capable of continuing their education after high school while earning certifications that create pathways to prosperity.
Jump Start aligns Louisiana’s K-12 CTE strategy with the state’s economic development strategies, preparing students for the careers that will drive our state’s future prosperity. All Louisiana students, even those on the TOPS University Diploma track, can obtain industry-based credentials to prepare for high-wage, high-demand careers.
