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Education and Training Opportunities


New! Century Link Internet Basics
Serves: Citizens, Business Owners, Local Governments

To support the FCC’s effort to help Americans improve their lives through the discovery and understanding of high-speed internet services, CenturyLink has launched Internet Basics, a broadband adoption program that targets several of the key barriers to adoption for lower income families by providing affordable high-speed Internet service, affordable personal computers and access to free computer and Internet training programs. Through the program, eligible low- income customers in all of CenturyLink’s local service markets have access to a $9.95 a month high- speed Internet service for a full year, and then continued discounted service for $14.95 per month for an additional four years. Internet Basics also offers a new, Internet-ready netbook computer for $150, as well as free personal training and tools in more than 100 communities nationwide.



New! Connect 2 Compete
Serves: Citizens, Business Owners, Local Governments

Connect 2 Compete is a non-profit organization assigned by the FCC to manage a $4-billion program created to make high-speed Internet access and computers more affordable for mainly low-income Americans. It is aimed at providing qualifying residents with greater access to online job search and educational resources while expanding consumer demand for the online marketplace. The effort should end up stimulating the economy as well. The program is scheduled to run for three years, and those who qualify within that period can take advantage of the special offers for two years. You can view an interactive map of participating broadband providers and their coverage areas by clicking here.



Connect My Louisiana
Serves: Citizens, Local Governments, Business Owners

Connect My Louisiana is a broadband education and awareness initiative for Louisiana. The four-year project consists of developing and distributing educational content to show the benefits of adopting broadband technology in business, education, health care and other aspects of economic activity in Louisiana.



State Library of Louisiana
Serves: Citizens

Career & Job Resources
Test Preparation
Homework Help

Homework Louisiana www.homeworkla.org
HomeworkLouisiana offers FREE online tutoring and academic resources from Tutor.com for Louisiana residents. Get help in math, science, social studies or English from a live tutor. The service can be accessed from a Louisiana public library or from your home computer.

Louisiana Jobs and Career Center www.lajacc.org
This site was developed and is maintained by the State Library of Louisiana. It pulls together resources for those seeking new careers, changing jobs, needing a little extra help preparing for the job market, online one-on-one tutoring and access to free workforce development classes.


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LED Small and Emerging Business
Development (SEBD) Centers
Serves: Businesses

l e d’s s e b d program provides Louisiana small businesses with access to entrepreneurial training and counseling through the state's universities, small business development centers and service providers. s e b d-certified businesses are eligible for the Bonding Assistance Program, qualify for additional guaranty support under the Louisiana Economic Development Corp. Loan Guaranty Program and receive consideration for bidding on selective service or product purchases by state agencies.


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LED Louisiana Development Ready Community Program
Serves: Local Governments

The Louisiana Development Ready Communities (l d r c) Program encourages and supports selected Louisiana communities to become development ready, competitive and “open for business” by creating and implementing a strategic community and economic development plan. Each community’s plan includes strategies to address education, workforce development, infrastructure, leadership, and marketing/communications. Pilot communities are in the process of implementing their tactics. l e d is moving forward in 2011 to develop a statewide readiness plan for all of Louisiana’s communities.


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Non Profit Organizations
Serves: Citizens, Businesses

Throughout the state are located many non-profit organizations dedicated to helping people get educations and/ training that they otherwise could not get without help. No matter if you need help getting your GED, getting a job, or finding a way to save your business, you can rely on the charity of one of these organizations to help you get past whatever barrier it is keeping you from reaching your goals. Listed below are some search engine websites where you can find nearby non-profit organizations that can help you in your area.


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