New Orleans Career Center

New Orleans Career Center Since opening in 2018, the New Orleans Career Center has prepared more than 1403 high school students for college and careers. NOCC transforms lives.

New Orleans Career Center, NOCC, provides half day high school and adult career and technical education training and industry-based credentialing aligned to employment in high-wage, high-demand career pathways in the Greater New Orleans region. More than 200 adults have earned the Patient Care Technician (PCT) Certification and gained immediate employment. At NOCC, high school, and adult trainees

gain career preparation and technical skills training to earn industry-based credentials (IBCs) for employment in high-wage, high-demand industry sectors. The New Orleans Career Center (NOCC) is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. NOCC graduates have the skills, knowledge, and networks to compete and add value to careers and classrooms the moment they walk through the door. Our trainees gain technical skills, have meaningful work-based learning experiences, and develop impactful community and employer relationships. NOCC equips trainees to more fully explore their own interests and ensures they are poised for success in college, careers, and life.

What starts in the lab doesn’t stay in the lab 💊 NOCC Pharmacy Technician students are turning hands-on practice into re...
03/31/2026

What starts in the lab doesn’t stay in the lab 💊 NOCC Pharmacy Technician students are turning hands-on practice into real-world success on the job.

Great energy at the YouthForce NOLA Career Expo!We connected with hundreds of students from schools across the city expl...
03/18/2026

Great energy at the YouthForce NOLA Career Expo!

We connected with hundreds of students from schools across the city exploring real career pathways—sharing how hands-on training and industry credentials at NOCC turn interest into opportunity.

From building two houses to resume days and tool identification, our trainees are busy preparing for what’s next in thei...
03/09/2026

From building two houses to resume days and tool identification, our trainees are busy preparing for what’s next in their careers.

02/06/2026

The energy was high and the focus was sharp as our trainees leveled up their clinical skills for Ochsner Day! 🚀 From the classroom to the simulation lab, our trainees continue to get the real-world experience they need to lead in the healthcare industry.

Our ACE Mentors aren’t just teaching blueprints and site plans; they’re showing our students how to build the future of ...
01/28/2026

Our ACE Mentors aren’t just teaching blueprints and site plans; they’re showing our students how to build the future of New Orleans. We’re bridging the gap between the classroom and the job site with the best in the business. 🏗️✨

Huge congrats to our New Orleans EMS students on a 100% pass rate for their psychomotor exams! 💪🔥 The grit and long hour...
01/13/2026

Huge congrats to our New Orleans EMS students on a 100% pass rate for their psychomotor exams! 💪🔥 The grit and long hours have paid off—graduation is officially next! 🚑💨

🎓 Watch Graduation Live
🗓 Jan 16 | ⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Live on page

Google: How does electricity work?
01/09/2026

Google: How does electricity work?

From the first cut in August to today’s finished product, our trainees have shown incredible growth in their carpentry c...
01/06/2026

From the first cut in August to today’s finished product, our trainees have shown incredible growth in their carpentry craft. We’re pleased to see their hard work come to life in this high-quality table and bench set for our partners at . Here’s to the next generation of carpenters! ✏️📏🪚

Trainees from our first LPN cohort completed Nursing School today, culminating the coursework they began as high school ...
12/16/2025

Trainees from our first LPN cohort completed Nursing School today, culminating the coursework they began as high school students here at NOCC — the next step is licensure. Congratulations!

We're exceptionally proud of our NOEMS Recruits for acing the EMR exam with 100% first-time passage! They’re now certifi...
11/13/2025

We're exceptionally proud of our NOEMS Recruits for acing the EMR exam with 100% first-time passage! They’re now certified Emergency Medical Responders. Let’s congratulate them!

Our Culinary Arts trainees worked Treme Festival last month– working towards their ProStart requirements for certificati...
11/11/2025

Our Culinary Arts trainees worked Treme Festival last month– working towards their ProStart requirements for certification.

Last week we invited our pathway day partners and alumni back to network and share their work experiences with current t...
11/06/2025

Last week we invited our pathway day partners and alumni back to network and share their work experiences with current trainees. Checkout our review and share it with someone you know.

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New Orleans, LA

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