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SUMMARY:1A ConnectEd Update
DESCRIPTION:Workforce remains one of the key challenges and greatest opportunities facing Acadiana's business community\, and One Acadiana is helping lead a regional response.Join us for a 1A ConnectEd Update as we highlight progress of the initiative and share how employers\, educators\, and community partners are working together to better align classroom learning with real workforce needs. From industry roundtables and educator engagement to career-connected learning opportunities for students\, 1A ConnectEd is strengthening the bridge between our region's future talent and the careers that will drive our economy forward.The program will also feature the presentation of the 1A ConnectEd Award\, recognizing an outstanding partner advancing career-connected learning in Acadiana\, as well as key developments of the Acadiana FAME Chapter a nationally recognized\, employer-led advanced manufacturing apprenticeship program being implemented by One Acadiana to expand career pathways and strengthen the region's manufacturing workforce.Whether you're an employer\, educator\, workforce partner\, or community leader\, you'll leave with a deeper understanding of how 1A ConnectEd and collaborative partnerships are preparing Acadiana's workforce for success and creating new opportunities for students and businesses alike.\nThis event is part of One Acadiana's Impact Series. The Impact Series focuses on issues of regional interest spanning from arts and culture\, education\, community\, and business development. This quarterly event provides an impactful\, informative learning session paired with an environment built to network and engage with fellow 1A members and partners.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<!DOCTYPE html><html><head><title></title></head><body aria-disabled="false"><p>Workforce remains one of the key challenges and greatest opportunities facing Acadiana&rsquo\;s business community\, and One Acadiana is helping lead a regional response.</p><p>Join us for a&nbsp\;<strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">1A ConnectEd Update</strong> as we highlight progress of the initiative and share how employers\, educators\, and community partners are working together to better align classroom learning with real workforce needs. From industry roundtables and educator engagement to career-connected learning opportunities for students\, <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.oneacadiana.org/initiatives/1a-connected/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="user-select: auto\;" target="_blank">1A ConnectEd</a> is strengthening the bridge between our region&rsquo\;s future talent and the careers that will drive our economy forward.</p><p>The program will also feature the presentation of the <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">1A ConnectEd Award</strong>\, recognizing an outstanding partner advancing career-connected learning in Acadiana\, as well as key developments of the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.oneacadiana.org/one-acadiana-awarded-grant-to-launch-advanced-manufacturing-workforce-program/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="user-select: auto\;" target="_blank"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Acadiana FAME Chapter</strong></a>&mdash\;a nationally recognized\, employer-led advanced manufacturing apprenticeship program being implemented by One Acadiana to expand career pathways and strengthen the region&#39\;s manufacturing workforce.</p><p>Whether you&#39\;re an employer\, educator\, workforce partner\, or community leader\, you&#39\;ll leave with a deeper understanding of how 1A ConnectEd and collaborative partnerships are preparing Acadiana&#39\;s workforce for success and creating new opportunities for students and businesses alike.</p><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/micronetonline/image/upload/q_auto\,f_auto\,c_limit\,w_1200\,h_630/v1782756566/tenants/75f2f923-7821-48f9-8cc2-a544cf0f1ce9/e606b32baf10439996ee9c5ea8910f1a/ConnectEd-Update-Aug2026-EventGraphics-01.png" width="785" height="412" fr-original-style="" fr-original-class="fr-draggable" style="position: relative\; max-width: 100%\; cursor: pointer\; padding: 0px 1px\;" /><br /></p><p><em>This event is part of One Acadiana&rsquo\;s Impact Series. The Impact Series focuses on issues of regional interest spanning from arts and culture\, education\, community\, and business development. This quarterly event provides an impactful\, informative learning session paired with an environment built to network and engage with fellow 1A members and partners.</em></p></body></html>
LOCATION:1100 Camellia Blvd. Lafayette LA 70508
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