The Louisiana Legislature has established the Task Force on Career Alignment to develop a statewide strategy for implementing education-to-career counseling across public postsecondary institutions. This initiative aims to address the challenges faced by graduates in transitioning from education to meaningful employment, as many credentialed individuals leave the state in search of job opportunities. The task force will focus on enhancing career services, expanding work-based learning experiences, and fostering partnerships between educational institutions and employers to better align educational offerings with workforce needs.

The task force will consist of various stakeholders, including representatives from higher education systems, workforce development agencies, and business organizations. It is tasked with assessing current practices, proposing strategies to improve employer engagement, and establishing best practices for career counseling. The task force is required to submit an interim report by January 21, 2026, and a final report by January 21, 2027, detailing its findings and recommendations to key state officials. The initiative is part of a broader effort to retain Louisiana's graduates and strengthen the state's labor force participation.