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Louisiana Girls Leadership Academy seeks parish help recruiting and sponsoring students
Summary
Representatives from the Louisiana Girls Leadership Academy asked jurors to help connect them with students and sponsors; presenters described program outcomes, eligibility and per-student cost and provided application timing.
Representatives of the Louisiana Girls Leadership Academy addressed the Police Jury to request assistance connecting with eligible students and potential sponsors.
Dr. Laura Vato, executive director of the Louisiana Center for Women in Government and Business at Nicholls State, and program staff described LGLA as an 18‑year program offering a merit‑based, five‑day leadership academy at Nichols State. They said the program costs roughly $651–$700 per participant (food, housing, program materials and speakers) and is free to students; they cited outcomes from recent years, including high average GPAs and post‑secondary matriculation rates among participants.
A junior counselor offered a testimony about improved confidence and leadership skills after participation. Program staff asked the jury to help by connecting them to schools, identifying potential sponsors and promoting the application period, which staff said begins in January with acceptance notices in May and a program tentatively scheduled for mid‑June.
Jurors thanked presenters and invited follow-up coordination with parish schools and staff.
