What is the New Orleans Career Center?
Founded in 2017, the New Orleans Career Center (NOCC) is an independent nonprofit focused on career preparation and technical training. NOCC partners with employers to design high school and adult courses aligned to high-demand employment. Each career training path points to entry-level roles that pay better than a living wage and offer clear routes to professional growth.

What career training paths are offered at NOCC?

NOCC offers career prep and technical training in five industry sectors and includes professional-level credentials in each:

• Healthcare

• Building Trades

• Engineering/Manufacturing

• Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management

•  Digital Production/IT

Who can attend the New Orleans Career Center and how much does it cost?

The New Orleans Career Center is open to all public high school students in Orleans Parish and to adults 18 or older with a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. High school and adult trainees pay no fees to attend.

Where is NOCC located?

1331 Kerlerec Street, New Orleans, 70116 – a state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility specifically geared to high-quality workforce training and career development.

How do high school students train at the New Orleans Career Center?

Interested students can talk to their high school counselor or principal, or, express interest via www.nolacc.org. They must be on track to graduate but NOCC does not require any additional screening for admission.

How do adults apply for the post-high school Rapid Reskill Training?

Adults can apply online and/or are referred by local community partners, such as Clover, Goodwill, Total Community Action, Urban League of LA, and others.

What does 21st-century career prep and technical training actually mean?

NOCC trainees gain practical, professional skills; earn high-demand professional-level industry credentials; experience workplace rotations; and develop relationships with area professionals.

High school trainees attend half-day, every day for one to three years and can earn college credits while at NOCC. Some training paths also offer apprenticeship opportunities.

Adult trainees experience rigorous immersion in hands-on technical skills, experience in real employer settings, and direct interaction with working professionals. Some adult programs are train-for-hire, meaning participants are guaranteed jobs offers from sponsoring employers once they pass the appropriate certification exam.

Why should someone pursue career and technical education?

Today, nearly all jobs, regardless of the industry, require a level of technology-based knowledge, generally gained through some form of education or training beyond a standard high school diploma. At NOCC, high school trainees get that additional knowledge beforegraduation, by earning professional-level credentials or certifications and transferable college credit. NOCC’s adult training programs provide technical skills, professional credentials, and in some cases, guaranteed job offers to those who pass the certification exam. All NOCC trainees are ready to compete in the workforce and college immediately on graduation.