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Caddo Parish recognizes summer Fast Forward students who earned industry credentials

5741009 · August 20, 2025
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At the Aug. 19 executive committee meeting the district recognized students who completed the Fast Forward summer program, citing about 270 applicants and 90 accepted; several students earned advanced Automotive Service Excellence and Adobe video certifications, including one student who earned all 10 ASE credentials.

Caddo Parish School Board staff and community partners honored students Aug. 19 who completed the Fast Forward summer program, a district initiative that lets students earn academic credit, industry‑based credentials and paid work‑based learning during the summer.

Director of workforce development Jessica Bogosian told the board the program drew about 270 applicants and accepted roughly 90 students this year. The board recognized students who earned “advanced” industry credentials in three career‑technical areas.

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