EDUCATION SWOT ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
Strong regional anchor institutions, education
Higher Education Institutions
Access to technical colleges and universities
Regional partnerships-Chambers of Commerce, Universities, Colleges
Educational system with three universities and other institutions
Universities
LSU and Southern in the Employment Center
LSU, Southern, and Southeastern
Higher Ed partnerships: Northshore Technical Community College serves the Northshore region with campuses in each Livingston, St. Helena, Tangipahoa, St. Tammany, Washington
LSU is a priority hiring school for several major corporations
WEAKNESSES
Educational system
A divided K-12 education system.
Lag in technology-based companies and lack of recruitment and retention of those here already
Disadvantaged young adults that can't capture the opportunity of vocational training due to educational requirements in the state
Underperforming public education
OPPORTUNITIES
Continued focus on education to career pathways around skilled work and allied health
Direct school funding with the child when public schools are failing
Expand workforce solutions for regional companies by collaborating with Louisiana Workforce Commission, four-year universities, Louisiana Community and Technical College System, and high schools. Improve and Expand STEM programs in High Schools
THREATS
Higher education fiscal cliff
Increase in crime if opportunities for employment and education are not brought into the communities off need
Lagging educational attainment