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LEAP Connect offers students with disabilities college courses and skill development.

Students earn industry-recognized credentials and gain work experience through internships .

Program partners with Nunez Community College and local organizations for real-world training.

Initiative strengthens community inclusion and prepares students for independent careers.

St. Bernard Parish Public School System has launched the LEAP Connect Dual Enrollment Program, a new initiative that gives students with intellectual and developmental disabilities a structured path from education to employment.

According to a news release, the program operates in partnership with Nunez Community College.

The program allows students to attend college courses four days a week, focusing

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