Several locations of the Louisiana Workforce Commission’s Business and Career Solutions Centers will hold job fairs this month for out-of-school youth ages 18-24. The event is designed to supply young adults with employment opportunities and possible career pathways.
The Recruitment Day will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. today at BCSCs in the following areas:
Southeast Region: New Orleans, Luling, LaPlace.
Capital Region: Baton Rouge, Gonzales, Hammond, Walker, Bogalusa.
Acadiana Region: Lafayette, Crowley, New Iberia, Opelousas, Franklin, Houma.
Southwest Region: Lake Charles, DeRidder.
Central Region: Alexandria, Ferriday, Marksville.
Northwest Region: Shreveport, Bossier City.
Northeast Region: Monroe, Bastrop, Winnsboro, Jonesboro.
One of the companies expected to participate is national retailer, Walmart. They are looking to fill both full and part-time positions for cashiers, second and third shift stockers, cart attendants and maintenance. For many youth, a seasonal or part-time job during the holidays is more than just extra spending money, but an opportunity to earn and learn.
“We are thrilled to coordinate this endeavor with our local offices. Providing job opportunities for Louisiana’s young adult population is necessary for their professional development and for the state’s economy,” said LWC Executive Director Ava Dejoie. “We appreciate the opportunity to partner with local businesses as well as national retailers to make this job fair a success.”
The LWC has 59 BCSCs across Louisiana that provide a variety of employment services to job seekers. To locate the nearest BCSC in your area, visit www.laworks.net and select ‘Business and Career Solutions Center’ from the top menu. A full list of centers participating in this hiring event can be found below.
Southeast Region:
— JOB1 Career Center and Youth Works: 3400 Tulane Ave., 2nd floor, New Orleans.
— St. Charles BCSC: 737 Paul Maillard Rd., Suite 2A, Luling.
— St. John BCSC: 975 Cambridge Dr., LaPlace.
Capital Region:
— McKinley Alumni Center: 1520 Thomas H. Delpit Dr., Baton Rouge.
— Ascension BCSC: 1721 South Burnside Ave., Gonzales.
— Livingston BCSC: 9384 Florida Blvd., Suite B, Walker.
— Tangipahoa/St. Helena BCSC: 1745 SW Railroad Ave., Suite 201, Hammond.
— Washington BCSC: 420 Ave. B, Bogalusa.
Acadiana Region:
— Lafayette BCSC: 706 E. Vermillion St., Lafayette.
— Acadia BCSC: 11 N. Parkerson Ave., Crowley.
— Iberia BCSC: 601 Ember Dr., New Iberia.
— St. Landry BCSC: 1065 Hwy. 749, Opelousas.
— St. Mary – West BCSC: 600 Main St., Franklin.
— Terrebonne BCSC: 807 Barrow St., Houma.
Southwest Region:
— Calcasieu BCSC: 2424 Third St. Lake Charles.
— Beauregard BCSC: 1102 West First St., DeRidder.
Central Region:
— Rapides BCSC: 5610-B Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria.
— Concordia BCSC: 107 N.E.E. Wallace Blvd., Ferriday.
— Avoyelles BCSC: 320 Cottage St., Marksville.
Northwest Region:
· Caddo BCSC: 2121 Fairfield Ave., Suite 100, Shreveport.
— Bossier BCSC: 4000 Viking Dr., B-1, Bossier City.
Northeast Region:
Ouachita BCSC: 1162 Oliver Rd., Suite 9, Monroe.
Morehouse BCSC: 250 Holt St., Bastrop.
Franklin BCSC: 3290 Front St., Winnsboro.
Jackson BCSC: 236 Industrial Dr., Jonesboro.