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Jump Start Summers

Jump Start Summers

Applications for Jump Start Summers are currently closed for Summer 2023.  


This program is intended for current Jefferson Parish High Schools students in grades 9-12. This program is intended to offer an advanced opportunity for students to learn a skill to increase career readiness. Students can earn a stipend for successful completion of the program. This program is first come, first served. 

Eligibility criteria:

  • 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA in high school courses; good academic standing
  • Cannot have excessive absences
  • Cannot have major/multiple disciplinary infractions
  • Students may not have previously attempted/failed the certification course

Course offerings:

  • Lodging and Management (Openings on the eastbank only)
  • Carpentry II (This course has reached its capacity of students.)
  • EMR/First Responder (This course has reached its capacity of students.) 
  • Digital Media (This course has reached its capacity of students.) 
  • Operation Spark (This course has reached its capacity of students.) 

Dates: June 5 - June 23  

Times: 8:30 am - 11:30 am  

Locations: East Jefferson High, John Ehret High, and LW Higgins High School (Carpentry)

Eligibility: students must have a 2.0 or higher cumulative high school GPA and good academic standing. Additionally, students cannot have a record of excessive absences or major/multiple disciplinary infractions. This program is intended for students attempting the certification for the first time. Students cannot have previously attempted and failed the certification course.