The vocational approach at NOCCA (New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts) helps build grit in students. It teaches them how to be single-minded in pursuit of a goal, to sacrifice for the sake of a passion. The teachers demand hard work from their kids because they know, from personal experience, that creative success requires nothing less.

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  • Creativity — The spark of original thought, invention, and artistic vision
  • Motivation — Powerful words to drive action and perseverance
  • Success — Insights on achievement, ambition, and reaching your goals
  • Work — The value of effort, discipline, and meaningful labour

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