SUMMER YOUTH ACADEMY 2024
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Acadiana Workforce Solutions/ Local Workforce Development Board #40
1638 Creswell Lane Extension, Ste. 1
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 284-0505 Phone
711 TTY
Acadiana Workforce Solutions Board Contacts can be accessed by clicking this link: Board Staff – Acadiana Work Force Development
Acadiana Workforce Region Data
- Acadiana has a population of 642,220 people
- Fourth Planning District of Louisiana has a total of 250,808 employees, and the average hourly wage is $25.68
- The unemployment rate is 4.4%
- 20,748 Career Center Visits for various WIOA and partner services
- 1155 WIOA participants were enrolled
- 587 WIOA participants received Training Services
- 1925 WIOA Adult career services were provided
- 3053 WIOA Youth career services provided
- 816 employer services provided
Business
Services
- Hiring Support
- Job Development
- Recruitment Services
- Applicants Skills Assessment
- Customized Training
- On-the-Job Training
- Rapid Response
- Apprenticeship Programs
- Employment Seminars
- Business Development
- Incentives
- And more...
Individualized
Career Services
- Job Placement Assistance
- Development of a Resume
- Virtual Recruiter
- Job Fairs/Recruitment Events
- Career Development
- Interest Assessments
- Labor Market Information
- Veterans Priority of Service
- Supportive Services
- Training Opportunities
- Financial Aid Assistance
- And more...
Youth
Services
- Career & College Advice
- Tutoring & Study Skills
- Career Exploration
- Work Experience Opportunities
- Internships
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Financial Literacy
- Vocational Training Programs
- Entrepreneurial Skills Training
- Supportive Services
- Guidance and Counseling
- And more...