Displaced Worker Resources
Displaced Worker Resources
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The Louisiana Workforce Commission's Rapid Response Team assists workers who lose their jobs because of permanent business closures or mass layoffs. If are affected by the upcoming closure of International Paper you'll find important information here about local events, services, and resources to help you get back to work.
Reemployment Orientation Meetings
Our Rapid Response team offers in-person and virtual Reemployment Orientation Meetings to introduce workers to the reemployment, retraining and support services to which they are entitled. Workers facing layoff are encouraged to attend scheduled sessions to ensure awareness of the full array of benefits.
IN PERSON MEETINGS
Shreveport Region
Schedule Pending
Lafayette Region
Macy's Lafayette
Monroe Region
Tuesday July 18, 2023
Ouachita American Job Center
24 Accent Drive, Suite 151
Monroe, LA
10:00 a.m.
Click here to register
New Orleans Region
Schedule Pending
VIRTUAL MEETINGS
Thursday July 20, 2023
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Register here: https://shorturl.at/fmBM6
Thursday August 3, 2023
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Register here: https://shorturl.at/owCLO
Please download the following items prior to the Virtual Orientation:
Job Search Webinars for Laid Off Workers
It's always a good idea to brush up on your job search skills after a layoff. Our Rapid Response Team provides free webinars for dislocated workers. Topics include:
The Basics of Job Search
Tips for Reentering the Workforce
Functional Resumes
Interview Skills
Webinar Schedule
Tuesday July 25, 2023
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/4fcxj7ws
Upcoming Job Fairs & Events
The Louisiana Workforce Commission hosts Job Fairs and other events for job seekers across the state. Look for our Mobile Workforce Center at an event near you to get one-on-one assistance with your resume, online applications, and more. Check out our events calendar today!
More Resources
High Demand/high wage jobs
High Demand/high wage jobs
Labor market information helps you identify high wage/high demand jobs. Click the map above to explore the Louisiana labor market.
My Life. My Way.
My Life. My Way.
This virtual calculator is a tool that will allow you estimate your living costs and learn what you'll need to earn in your new job. Click here to use My Life My Way.
Virtual recruiter
Virtual recruiter
The Virtual Recruiter on our HiRE website allows job seekers to create alerts for job openings that meet your criteria. Log on to LaWorks.net and get started!
Downloads and Links
Get hired with HiRE (Helping Individuals Reach Employment): https://www.laworks.net/
Earn while you learn with Apprenticeship: https://apprenticeshipla.com/
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