ULL STEM Career Fair
2024-02-29 09:00 - 13:00 UTC
University of Louisiana Lafayette (ULL) Career Services will host a STEM Career Fair on February 29, from 9am to 1pm in ULL Student Union Ballroom(620 McKinley Street, Lafayette, LA).
For more information or to register, visit this link: Handshake (joinhandshake.com)

SLCC Healthcare Career Fair - Crowley Campus
2024-03-05 10:00 - 12:00
SLCC is hosting a healthcare career fair on it’s Crowley campus, 1933 W Hutchinson Ave., Crowley, LA from 10am to 12pm.
View participating companies at this link: https://www.solacc.edu/career-success/slcc-online-job-board

New Iberia Resume Prep for Career Fair
2024-03-06 08:00 - 10:00
Resume preparation will be provided for participants in the career fair that will be held at MLK Recreation Center, 1200 Field Street, New Iberia, LA on Wednesday, March 6 from 8am to 10am. The job fair will take place from 10am to 2pm.

Acadiana Workforce Solutions Board 40 Board Meeting
2024-03-06 10:00 - 12:00
On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 10am, Acadiana Workforce Solutions Board #40 will hold its 1st Quarterly Meeting of 2024 at Acadiana Workforce Solutions Board 40 Office, 1638 Creswell Lane Extension; Suite 1, Opelousas, LA 70570. If you need more information, please email Rita Patterson at RPatterson@wib40.org .

New Iberia Career Fair
2024-03-06 10:00 - 14:00
Acadiana Workforce Solutions in conjunction with Louisiana Workforce Commission, Shreveport Job Corps and the City of New Iberia will host a job fair on Wednesday, March 6 at the MLK Recreation Center (West End Circle) 1200 Field Street, New Iberia, LA from 10am – 2pm.
If you are in need of resume help, arrive early between 8am and 10am for assistance.

Business Life Cycle Series presented by LEDA
2024-04-03 11:30 - 13:30
Business Life Cycle, presented by LEDA, is an education series designed to guide entrepreneurs and business owners through different phases of the business cycle. In this program, you will learn about concepts, exercise, tools, and resources to grow your business. If you’re an entrepreneur looking to transform an idea to reality or if you’re a business owner/operator looking to enhance your business or boost sales – this four-part series if for you.
Session 1: Creating A Foundation – Business Plans and Business Model Canvas

Compare Business Plan, Lean Model Canvas, and Business Model Canvas
Why and When to use Business Plans, Lean Model Canvas, or Business Model Canvas
Business structure: Explanation of sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, S-Corp, and others, which is best for you.
Data, Reports and Research Material – hints about where to find information useful in developing business plans, marketing strategy, strategic planning, and more.
Speakers:

Destin Ortego, Opportunity Machine
Corey Jack, Jack and Associates
Brittany Lacour Deal, LEDA

Time: 11:30a – 1:30p:

Registration / Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Program / Discussion: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Location: Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA), 211 E Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, LA
Registration to attend is free: https://businesslifecycle2024.eventbrite.com
Lunch will be provided free to attendees.

Business Life Cycle Series presented by LEDA
2024-04-10 11:30 - 13:30
Business Life Cycle, presented by LEDA, is an education series designed to guide entrepreneurs and business owners through different phases of the business cycle. In this program, you will learn about concepts, exercise, tools, and resources to grow your business. If you’re an entrepreneur looking to transform an idea to reality or if you’re a business owner/operator looking to enhance your business or boost sales – this four-part series if for you.
Session 2: Growing your Audience – Bullseye Marketing Framework

Growth Marketing Strategies
Consider the Target Audience and Traction Channels
Lessons and suggestions from entrepreneur and business owner
Speakers:

Theresa Goldkamp, Opportunity Machine
Tom Cox, Golfballs.com

Time: 11:30a – 1:30p:

Registration / Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Program / Discussion: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Location: Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA), 211 E Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, LA
Registration to attend is free: https://businesslifecycle2024.eventbrite.com
Lunch will be provided free to attendees.

St. Mary Parish 2nd Chance Job Fair
2024-04-11 11:00 - 14:00
On Thursday, April 11, 2024, The Department of Corrections in conjunction with United Way, Louisiana Workforce Commission and Acadiana Workforce Solutions is hosting a 2nd Chance Job Fair at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium (728 Myrtle Street). Applicants will meet with potential employers, receive information about job openings and be able to submit job applications.
For more information contact: Monique McCray (337-442-0374), Jeri Mestayer (337-256-2027) or Rachelle Duhon (337-499-1758). This event is Open to the Public

Bidders Conference
2024-04-12 10:00 - 12:00
Bidders Conference for qualified entities for the following services will be held at:
10am at Acadiana Workforce Solutions Area#40 office, 1638 Creswell Lane Extension, Suite 1, Opelousas, LA 70570

WIOA One-Stop Operator
WIOA Title I Adult and Dislocated Worker Program
WIOA Title I Youth Program

2nd Chance Job Fair -St. Landry Parish
2024-04-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Yambilee Building, 1939 W. Landry Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, 1939 W Landry Street, Opelousas, LA, 70570, United States
A 2nd Chance job fair will be held on Tuesday, April 16th at the Yambilee Building, Inc., 1939 W. Landry Street, Opelousas, LA 70570 from 9am to 12pm.
Employers can sign up for a spot at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-chance-job-fair-tickets-820168224237 .

Business Life Cycle Series presented by LEDA
2024-04-17 11:30 - 13:30
Business Life Cycle, presented by LEDA, is an education series designed to guide entrepreneurs and business owners through different phases of the business cycle. In this program, you will learn about concepts, exercise, tools, and resources to grow your business. If you’re an entrepreneur looking to transform an idea to reality or if you’re a business owner/operator looking to enhance your business or boost sales – this four-part series if for you.
Session 3: Developing Goals – Steps in Strategic Planning for Business

Mission Statement
Environmental Analysis
SMART Goals
Planning Horizon
Business Development Strategies and Using Certifications: B-to-C, B-to-B, Government Procurement, and more.
Speaker:

Patricia Lanier, University of Louisiana – Lafayette

Time: 11:30a – 1:30p:

Registration / Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Program / Discussion: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Location: Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA), 211 E Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, LA
Registration to attend is free: https://businesslifecycle2024.eventbrite.com
Lunch will be provided free to attendees.

Business Life Cycle Series presented by LEDA
2024-04-24 11:30 - 13:30
Business Life Cycle, presented by LEDA, is an education series designed to guide entrepreneurs and business owners through different phases of the business cycle. In this program, you will learn about concepts, exercise, tools, and resources to grow your business. If you’re an entrepreneur looking to transform an idea to reality or if you’re a business owner/operator looking to enhance your business or boost sales – this four-part series if for you.
Session 4: Financing the Future – Funding, Capital, and Loans

Type and Size of Financial Institutions: traditional banks and alternative financing options.
Type of Loans and/or Funding Resources
Programs, Resources, and Incentives – how, why, and when to use them.
Speakers:

Lauren Titus, Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Banker 1: Kristen Trahan, Chase Bank
Banker 2: Eddie A Buttross, First Horizon Bank
Brandy Ledet, Louisiana Economic Development (LED)

Time: 11:30a – 1:30p:

Registration / Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Program / Discussion: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Location: Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA), 211 E Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, LA
Registration to attend is free: https://businesslifecycle2024.eventbrite.com
Lunch will be provided free to attendees.

One-Stop Delivery System Committee Meeting
2024-04-24 14:30 - 15:30
One-Stop Delivery System for Acadiana Workforce Solutions Board #40 will hold their Quarterly meeting of 2024 on Wednesday, April 24, 20224 at Lafayette American Job Center, 706 E. Vermilion Street, Lafayette, LA 70501 at 2:30pm. For more information contact: Rita Patterson at rpatterson@wib40.org.

Finance Committee Meeting
2024-04-24 15:30 - 16:30
The Finance Committee for Acadiana Workforce Solutions Board #40 will hold their Quarterly meeting on Wednesday, February 24, 20224 at Lafayette American Job Center, 706 E. Vermilion Street, Lafayette, LA 70501 at 3:30pm. For more information contact: Rita Patterson at rpatterson@wib40.org.

LEDA Job Fair
2024-04-30 09:00 - 13:00
LEDA will be hosting their Annual Job Fair on Tuesday, April 30 from 9am to 1pm at the Cajundome Convention Center in Lafayette, LA. More information coming soon.

Acadiana Workforce Solutions Board #40 Meeting
2024-05-01 10:00 - 12:00
On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10am, Acadiana Workforce Solutions Board #40 will hold its Quarterly Meeting at Acadiana Workforce Solutions Area#40 Office, 1638 Creswell Lane Extension, Suite 1, Opelousas, LA 70570. For more information contact Rita Patterson at: rpatterson@wib40.org .

Youth Council Committee Meeting
2024-05-09 09:30 - 10:30
The Youth Council Committee Meeting for Acadiana Workforce Solutions Board #40 will be held on Thursday, May 9 at the Lafayette Public Library (Main Branch), 301 W. Congress Street, Lafayette, LA 70501 at 9:30am. For more information, please contact Rita Patterson at rpatterson@wib40.org.

St. Martin Community Resource Fair
2024-05-09 10:00 - 13:00
On Thursday, May 9th from 10am – 1pm, United Way in conjunction with Acadiana – PRI will host a community resource fair for formerly incarcerated and families in need.
LOCATION: TO BE DETERMINED
To register as an employer, please fill out the form at this link:
https://forms.office.com/r/awwhg01Nvs?origin=lprLink
For further information, please feel free to contact Monique McCray at:
Office: 337-233-8302 x213; Cell: 337-442-0374; Email: monique.mccray@unitedwayofacadiana.org

Summer Youth Program Begins - AWS Booth Camp- SLCC Opelousas Campus
2024-06-03 - 2024-06-07
St. Landry and Evangeline Parish Participants

AWS Summer Youth Booth Camp - SLCC Franklin Campus
2024-06-10 - 2024-06-14
St. Mary Parish Participants

AWS Summer Youth Booth Camp - SLCC Crowley Campus
2024-06-17 - 2024-06-21
Acadia Parish Participants

AWS Summer Youth Booth Camp - SLCC Lafayette Campus
2024-06-24 - 2024-06-28
Lafayette, St. Martin and Iberia Parish Participants

Acadiana Workforce Solutions Board #40 Meeting
2024-07-02 10:00 - 12:00
On Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 10am, Acadiana Workforce Solutions Board #40 will hold a Special Call Meeting at South Louisiana Community College’s Lafayette Campus in the Ardoin Building, Room AR104E, 1101 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, LA 70506.
For more information contact Rita Patterson at: rpatterson@wib40.org .

AWS Summer Youth Booth Camp - LSUE Campus
2024-07-08 - 2024-07-12
Acadiana Workforce Solutions summer youth program participants

Oil & Gas Hiring Event (RigZone)
2024-07-17 09:00 - 13:00
An Oil and Gas Hiring Event by Rigzone will take place on July 17 from 1-3pm at the Cajundome Convention Center, 444 Cajundome Blvd, Lafayette, LA. Interviews and hiring on site!

Vermilion Parish Job Fair
2024-07-24 09:00 - 13:00
Vermilion Parish will be holding a job fair on Wednesday, July 24 from 9am to 1pm at Abbeville High School, 1305 Wildcat Drive, Abbeville, LA.

2nd Chance Job Fair 2024
2024-07-24 10:00 - 12:00
2nd Chance Job Fair will be held on Wednesday, July 24 from 10am to 12 noon at the Heymann Convention Center, 1373 S. College Road, Lafayette, LA. The event is open to Formerly Incarcerated Persons and open to the public.

One-Stop Delivery System
2024-07-31 09:00 - 10:00
On Wednesday, July 31 at 9am the One-Stop Delivery System for Acadiana Workforce Solutions Area #40 will hold a meeting at Acadiana Workforce Solutions Area#40 office, 1638 Creswell Lane Extension, Suite 1, Opelousas, LA 70570.
For more information, please contact Rita Patterson at rpatterson@wib40.org .

Finance Committee Meeting
2024-07-31 10:00 - 11:00
On Wednesday, July 31 at 10am the Finance Committee for Acadiana Workforce Solutions Area #40 will hold a meeting at Acadiana Workforce Solutions Area #40 office, 1638 Creswell Lane Extension, Suite 1, Opelousas, LA 70570.
For more information, please contact Rita Patterson at rpatterson@wib40.org .

Skill Up Resources & Information Fair
2024-08-01 15:00 - 18:00
On Thursday, August 1 from 3 to 6pm at the Downtown Convention Center, 124 S Buchanan Street in Lafayette, Acadiana Workforce Solutions, South Louisiana Community College, Lafayette Economic Development Authority and Community partners will be provided information on expanded training programs for high demand jobs in Precision Machining, Industrial Maintenance Technology and Airframe & Powerplant Technology. Learn about Available training programs and job opportunities, enrollment and financial aid and services offered by community partners.
