More about LSU Pathways
Working alongside K–12 schools, higher education, employers, and state workforce partners, STEM Pathways creates scalable programs that align classroom learning with real-world workforce needs. Our programs support emerging and priority industries including engineering, computing & cybersecurity, environmental protection & sustainability, energy, digital emergent media, and healthcare.
Building Career Pathways with Purpose
STEM Pathways is designed to help students move seamlessly from high school into postsecondary education, industry credentials, and meaningful careers. We support this mission by:
- Developing workforce-aligned STEM curriculum
- Expanding dual enrollment and industry based credential opportunities
- Providing teacher training and professional development
- Integrating project-based and experiential learning
- Supporting statewide workforce and economic development priorities
Our approach ensures students are not only academically prepared, but also career ready.
Industry-Aligned Learning for Louisiana’s Economy
Today’s workforce demands more than traditional classroom instruction. Employers are seeking graduates who can solve problems, collaborate, communicate, and adapt in rapidly changing technical environments. STEM Pathways helps schools deliver these experiences through authentic, applied learning connected to real workforce expectations. By aligning educational experiences with Louisiana’s workforce priorities, STEM Pathways helps strengthen talent pipelines while creating opportunities for students to pursue high-wage, high-demand careers within the state.
Supporting Teachers, Schools, and Communities
At the center of STEM Pathways is a commitment to supporting educators and school systems. Through statewide professional development, curriculum support, instructional resources, and industry partnerships, we equip teachers with the tools needed to deliver high-quality STEM experiences that are relevant, engaging, and workforce connected. Each year, STEM Pathways supports thousands of students and hundreds of educators across Louisiana, helping schools expand access to meaningful STEM and career education opportunities.
Creating the Next Generation of Innovators and Problem Solvers
STEM Pathways is more than a collection of courses. It is a statewide effort to develop the next generation of innovators, technicians, engineers, creators, and leaders who will drive Louisiana’s future economy forward.
Whether students pursue college, industry credentials, apprenticeships, or direct entry into the workforce, STEM Pathways helps ensure they are prepared to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
STEM endorsement brochure accessible version
LSU Dual Enrollment brochure accessible version
The statewide rollout of the LSU STEM Certification Pathways is a joint effort of the Louisiana Department of Education, Liberty Magnet High School, and faculty from Louisiana State University’s Gordon A. Cain Center for STEM Literacy, College of Engineering, College of Science, School of Art, School of Music, and the LSU Center for Computation & Technology.
Who Does LSU STEM Pathways?
In 2024-25, we are serving 100 schools who are offering high school and middle school LSU STEM Pathway courses. To see current participating schools, click the dropdown.
View 2024-25 school list
- Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy (Middle School)
- Advanced College and Career Magnet Center
- Alfred M. Barbe High School
- Amite High Magnet
- Anderson Middle School
- Baker Middle School
- Baton Rouge Magnet High School
- Belaire High School
- Belle Place Middle School
- Benjamin Franklin High School
- Bluff Middle School
- Bossier PS for Technology & Innovative Learning
- Broadmoor Senior High School
- Central High School
- Central Middle School
- Central Middle School (Ascension)
- Christ Episcopal School
- College and Careers Center
- Delcambre High School
- Delhi Charter School
- Delta Charter School MST
- Denham Springs High School STEM and Robotics Center
- Denham Springs Junior High School
- Donaldsonville High School
- Dutchtown High School
- Dutchtown Middle School
- East Ascension High School
- East Feliciana High School
- East Feliciana Middle School
- East Feliciana STEAM Academy
- Eva Legard Learning Center
- F. K. White Middle School
- Galvez Middle School
- Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.
- Gonzales Middle School
- Hammond High Magnet School
- Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies
- Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy
- Iberia Middle School
- Iberia Parish Career Center
- Independence High Magnet
- Iowa High School
- Istrouma High School
- Jeanerette Senior High School
- Juban Parc Junior High School
- Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School
- Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
- Lake Charles Boston Academy
- Lake Elementary School
- LeBlanc Middle School
- Liberty High School
- Linwood Charter School
- Livingston Collegiate Academy
- Loreauville High School
- Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge
- Lowery Middle School
- LSU Laboratory School
- Madison High School
- Madison Preparatory Academy
- Mayfair Laboratory School
- McKinley Senior High School
- MSA East
- New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics HS
- New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy
- Northwestern Middle School
- Park Forest Middle School
- Parkview Baptist School
- Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
- Pine School
- Plaquemine Senior High School
- Pointe Coupee SMA
- Ponchatoula High School
- Prairieville High School
- Prairieville Middle School
- S. J. Welsh Middle School
- Scotlandville Magnet High School
- Sherwood Middle Academic Academy
- Southeast Middle School
- Southside Junior High School
- St. Amant High School
- St. Amant Middle School
- St. John the Baptist SMA
- St. Martinville Junior High School
- St. Martinville Senior High School
- St. Scholastica Academy
- Sulphur High School
- Turner Elementary Middle School
- Union Parish High School
- University View Academy, Inc. (FRM LA Connections)
- Vinton High School
- W. W. Lewis Middle School
- Washington/Marion Magnet High School
- West Feliciana High School
- West Ouachita High School
- West St. John Elementary School (K-7)
- Westdale Middle School
- Westside Junior High School
- Woodlawn High School
- Woodlawn Middle School
- Young Audiences Charter High School
- Zachary High School
| Original District - EBR | 1 Participating School | 2-3 Participating Schools | 4+ Participating Schools |
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Why Be a Part of LSU STEM Pathways?
School districts, teachers, and students all benefit from participating in LSU STEM Pathways through:
- Workforce-aligned STEM curriculum connected to high-demand careers
- Dual enrollment opportunities that provide college credit while in high school
- Access to industry-based credentials that strengthen career readiness which are supported by CDF/CTE funding and can contribute to the career accelerator for school accountability points
- Hands-on, project-based learning experiences tied to real-world applications
- Professional development, instructional support, and customized learning management to support course delivery by teachers
- Strong connections between K–12 education, higher education, and industry partners