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This concurrent resolution establishes the Task Force on Career Alignment to develop a comprehensive strategy for improving education-to-career counseling at Louisiana's public colleges and universities, with the primary goal of helping graduates find meaningful employment within the state. The task force will be composed of 20 members representing various educational systems, state agencies, student bodies, and business organizations, and will be charged with studying several key areas including employer feedback mechanisms, career services enhancement, work-based learning opportunities, and strategies to reduce graduate out-migration. The task force will analyze current career counseling practices, identify gaps in employer engagement, and create recommendations for implementing best practices across higher education institutions. Members will serve without compensation, meet at least quarterly, and are required to submit an interim report by January 21, 2026, and a final report by January 21, 2027, which will be distributed to key state officials and legislative bodies. The resolution stems from concerns about high underemployment rates among recent graduates and the challenge of aligning vocational training with local job markets, ultimately aiming to strengthen Louisiana's workforce and retain local talent.

Education, Housing and Urban Affairs

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