Community Conversation: Education & Workforce Opportunities in Baton Rouge

Join us for an evening of dinner, dialogue, and community visioning as we explore how Baton Rouge can better connect education to workforce opportunities for young people and families.

📅 Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025 | ⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM | 📍Westdale Middle School |
🍴 *Dinner will be provided*| Registration highly suggested!

What to Expect:

Panel Discussion – Hear insights from local leaders in education, workforce development, and higher education, including:

Dr. Yolanda Burnett-Lankford from the City of Baton Rouge

Chancellor Dr. Willie E. Smith from Baton Rouge Community College

Rhonda Irwin-Ikechukwu from the Baton Rouge Youth Coalition

Tramelle Howard from the Education Trust

Carla Powell-Lewis and Dadrius Lanus from the East Baton Rouge School Board - Districts 2 and 3

Theo Richard from the Capital Area Transit System.

Small Group Breakouts – Dive into focused conversations on career-connected learning, nontraditional pathways, and systemic barriers.

Community Share – A “Pass the Mic” session where participants bring their perspectives and ideas back to the whole group.

*Dinner and - Dinner will be provided.