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Even before officially finishing high school, six students from Acadia Parish had completed two years of college and earned associate degrees.
These graduating seniors received their diplomas from Louisiana State University Eunice on May 14, weeks before their high school commencement ceremonies later this week.
They did this through the LSUE Academy, an early college dual enrollment program at the community college in 2017. Like other districts, the Acadia Parish School Board partners with the academy to offer classes and the college experience to high school students who qualify. The LSUE Academy allows our students to get a feel for the college experience right here in their own backyard, Superintendent Scott Richard said.
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For years, Jaime Rivera faced obstacles to stable work opportunities as a result of his criminal record. A recent graduate of the Rebuilding Reentrants & Reading program, Rivera (above right) said he was grateful for a second chance. If it wasn t for the program I d probably still be out there getting crap jobs, Rivera said. Now, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, where many have lost their jobs or found their income impacted, Rivera has had stability at his job in Reading, Pennsylvania.
April dubbed Second Chance Month is dedicated to raising awareness about the barriers formerly incarcerated individuals face when reentering the workforce and helping them find a brighter future.