Louisiana Works

In October 2024, the City of Baton Rouge Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services launched the Ride to Work Pilot Program to help justice-impacted residents overcome transportation barriers to employment. Through a partnership with the Louisiana Parole Project, eligible participants received electric bicycles to support job retention, financial stability, and long-term self-sufficiency in East Baton Rouge Parish.

During its first 16 months, the Ride to Work Pilot Program measurably improved employment retention and financial stability by providing reliable transportation that helped participants maintain employment, meet basic needs, and build toward long-term self-sufficiency in East Baton Rouge Parish.

is hiring! Are you the right candidate for one of these six positions?

1. Attorney 1/2/3/4
2. Compliance Investigator 4
3. Workforce Development Specialist 1/2/3/4
4. OSHA Consultation Safety and Health Supervisor
5. OSHA Occupational Safety Consultant Trainee/Consultant
6. Rehabilitation Counselor-Entry/Rehabilitation Counselor

Apply today! https://bit.ly/42xqzCs

A landmark change in federal financial aid is opening new doors for workforce learners across Louisiana!

Join us for Part I of our Workforce Pell webinar series as we break down:
1) The basics: What Workforce Pell is and how it works
2) The stakes: Why this changes the game for students and institutions
3) The plan: How Louisiana is approaching implementation
4) Your next steps: What you need to know and do right now

Mark your calendars today! https://bit.ly/4wT8D2S
Submit questions to [email protected]

The Louisiana Works offices will be closed today in observance of the holiday. Offices will resume regular hours on Tuesday, May 26th.

Interested in hospitality opportunities? Learn more at the Service Companies job fair, Wednesday, May 27 from 10AM–2PM at the Lake Charles American Job Center.

StreamTech is hiring CDL Drivers with X Endorsements and Field Technicians. Stop by the Geaux Jobs Ascension Parish AJC on May 28 from 10AM–2PM for on-site interviews and same-day job offers. Apply at www.streamtech.com.

“Louisiana has more people employed right now than ever before. Our state is moving in the right direction, with more employers creating jobs, more people moving from dependence to independence, and more families enjoying the promise of a bright and prosperous future. Louisiana Works is building on that momentum by connecting people to the training, support, and career opportunities they need to succeed, while helping employers find the talent they need to grow.”
~ Louisiana Works Secretary Susana Schowen

Louisiana Works is hiring a Workforce Development Technical Specialist and Workers' Compensation Dispute Resolution Specialist 1/2. Visit our job opportunities page to see if you are an ideal candidate! https://bit.ly/42xqzCs

In FY25, St. Landry Parish launched Future Forward: Keys to Youth Empowerment, a strategic initiative designed to address equity gaps and expand access to opportunity for youth in underserved communities.

Many youth in low-income households face significant challenges in obtaining a driver’s license, which can restrict their ability to secure and maintain employment, pursue educational opportunities, and fully participate in their communities. Future Forward directly addressed this issue by removing financial and access barriers, ensuring that eligible participants could complete driver’s education and obtain their driver’s licenses—ultimately expanding their opportunities for employment, education, and long-term self-sufficiency.

In FY25, St. Landry Parish Community Action Agency successfully served 83 participants through the Future Forward program, including both in-school and out-of-school youth from low income households. They plan to serve additional households this summer.