
Watching our students transform ideas into precise technical specifications shows they're developing the critical thinking and attention to detail that employers value in today's design and engineering fields! 👷♂️👷🏿♀️
These digital drafting skills are essential in industries like construction, manufacturing, product design, and engineering. Our students are building the technical foundation for exciting STEM careers!
#WBRCareerAcademy #Drafting #AutodeskInventor #2DDrawings #TechnicalDrawing #Engineering #STEM #DigitalDesign #CareerReady #FutureDrafters #TechnicalSkills #ManufacturingDesign

From fresh produce and proteins to specialty spices and baking essentials, our students learn to work with professional-grade ingredients just like they will in restaurant kitchens! Having access to a diverse range of ingredients helps them experiment, learn flavor profiles, and develop their culinary creativity. 👩🏻🍳👨🏽🍳👩🏽🍳
A properly organized and stocked pantry teaches our future chefs the importance of inventory management, food safety, and preparation - skills that are essential in any professional kitchen!
#WBRCareerAcademy #CulinaryArts #StockedPantry #ProfessionalKitchen #FutureChefs #CulinaryEducation #HandsOnLearning #CareerReady #FoodPrep #CulinarySkills

Watching our students develop steady hands, focus, and technical expertise shows they're ready to take on careers in manufacturing, construction, automotive, and so much more! 👷♂️👷🏿♀️
These hands-on skills are in high demand and lead to rewarding careers with excellent earning potential. Our students are building their futures one weld at a time!
#WBRCareerAcademy #Welding #Soldering #SkilledTrades #HandsOnLearning #Manufacturing #CareerReady #FutureWelders #TechnicalSkills #StudentSuccess #TradeSkills

🏗️👨🍳 **Teamwork makes the dream work!** Our WBR Career Academy culinary students put their collaboration skills to the test today by building culinary towers together! This hands-on activity required clear communication, problem-solving, and seamless teamwork - just like in a professional kitchen.
Watching our students strategize, communicate, and support each other shows they're learning that success in the culinary world isn't just about individual cooking skills - it's about working as a cohesive team! 👩🏻🍳👨🏿🍳
These collaboration skills will serve them well when they're calling out orders, coordinating timing, and working the line in professional kitchens. Great job, future chefs!
#WBRCareerAcademy #CulinaryArts #Teamwork #CollaborationSkills #CulinaryTowers #FutureChefs #ProfessionalKitchen #HandsOnLearning #CareerReady #CommunicationSkills




Our WBR Career Academy cosmetology students came together at our whiteboard marker tables today to work through lessons as a team! Watching them share ideas, problem-solve together, and learn from each other shows the power of collaborative learning.
In the beauty industry, teamwork and communication are just as important as technical skills - whether you're working in a salon, coordinating with other stylists, or consulting with clients! 💇♀️💇🏽♀️
These collaborative skills will serve our future cosmetologists well as they build their careers and work with clients and colleagues in the beauty industry. Keep up the amazing work!
#WBRCareerAcademy #Cosmetology #BeautySchool #Collaboration #TeamworkSkills #FutureStylists #HandsOnLearning #CareerReady #BeautyIndustry #StudentSuccess

⚡🔌 **Electrical I students at WBR Career Academy** are putting their skills to the test in our framed room classroom! These future electricians are getting hands-on experience with real wiring, outlet installation, and electrical systems in a controlled learning environment.
From running wire through studs to connecting switches and outlets, our students are building the foundation skills they'll use every day as professional electricians! 👷♂️👷🏿♂️
There's nothing like hands-on practice to prepare our students for success in the electrical trades. All these skills are essential to earning NCCER Electrical I certification! Keep up the great work, Electrical I!
#WBRCareerAcademy #ElectricalI #ElectricalTrades #HandsOnLearning #FramedRoom #FutureElectricians #CareerReady #SkilledTrades #ElectricalTraining

🔪✨ ProStart 2 students at WBR Career Academy mastered the art of chicken fabrication this week!
From whole bird to perfectly portioned cuts, our future chefs learned essential knife skills and proper butchery techniques that every culinary professional needs to know.
Watching these students break down chickens with precision and confidence shows just how far they've come in their culinary journey! 👩🏾🍳👨🏿🍳
These hands-on skills are exactly what prepare our graduates for success in professional kitchens. Way to go, ProStart 2!
#WBRCareerAcademy #ProStart #CulinaryArts #ChickenFabrication #FutureChefs #HandsOnLearning #CulinarySkills #CareerReady


Sparks are flying in our Welding program! Every single student has their helmet on, torch in hand, and is creating strong, precise welds. No one is sitting on the sidelines - they're ALL hands-on, mastering the skills that lead to high-demand careers!
Mastering welding techniques, our students are building the expertise employers need. Each bead they lay brings them closer to industry certifications and well-paying careers in manufacturing, construction, and beyond!
⚡ When EVERY student is actively welding, that's when real learning happens!
#WBRCareerAcademy #Welding #HandsOnLearning #EveryStudentWelding #SkilledTrades #Certifications #ManufacturingCareers #ConstructionJobs #CareerReady #WeldingSkills #FutureWelders

Our future builders are hands-deep in projects that matter! Every single student in the WBR Career Academy Carpentry program is actively constructing, measuring, and crafting their way to industry certifications.
From measuring to finish work, our students aren't just learning carpentry - they're building the foundation for successful careers in construction and skilled trades. Each project brings them one step closer to earning the certifications employers are looking for!
👷♂️👷♀️ Hard work + hands-on learning = career-ready graduates!
#WBRCareerAcademy #Carpentry #SkillsTraining #Certifications #FutureBuilders #HandsOnLearning #ConstructionCareers #CareerReady #BuildingFutures #SkilledTrades

We welcomed BHS and PAHS this week, and it was an incredible start to the new school year at WBR Career Academy! Our students are already diving into their programs and making amazing progress. From hands-on learning to new friendships, week one has been nothing short of fantastic.
We're so proud of our students and can't wait to see what they accomplish this year!
#WBRCareerAcademy #FirstWeek #CareerReady #ProudOfOurStudents #NewSchoolYear









Amid the strong LEAP performance across West Baton Rouge, we are especially proud to recognize the success of our students with disabilities.
In grades 3–8, the percentage of students scoring Mastery or above grew from 9% to 14% — a 5-point increase! When including high school results, our growth continues with a rise from 9% to 11% system-wide.
This progress reflects the dedication of our students, teachers, and support staff. Every gain is a step toward greater equity and achievement for all learners. 💪📚✨










