Fathers on a Mission, a nonprofit organization that empowers men to be better father figures in their community, recently presented the “Enhance Your Greatness” program for eighth graders at Southeast Middle School with guest speaker Ted James. Fathers on a Mission aims to promote committed fatherhood through education, holistic health, strong relationships, and socioeconomic improvement opportunities. James is a former Louisiana state representative and current Region VI administrator with the U.S. Small Business Administration. He spoke to the students about life lessons, career choices, and entrepreneurship development. Students also learned about careers in entrepreneurship, medicine, and law.

This article was originally published in May 2023.