On July 19, 2023, the Department added a crucial new occupation to the list of professions we recognize as apprenticeable: registered nurse (RN). Apprenticeship creates a new pathway to a career as an RN for people who might not be able to stop working to go to college — one that will also help hospitals […]
This year, we recognize #LaborRightsWeek Aug. 28-Sept. 1. Visit www.dol.gov/LaborRightsWeek to learn more about your rights at work. View our free workplace rights resources in English and Spanish: www.dol.gov/LaborRightsWeek #LaborRightsWeek Do you work in the United States? Whatever your age, wherever you’re from, you have rights. Learn more: www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/immigration #LaborRightsWeek Everyone who works in the […]
Today, the LWC (Louisiana Workforce Commission) and the Apprenticeship Department celebrated their second Tradeshow and Conference with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana. The event allowed businesses to share their goals of serving underserved and Hispanic communities in Region 4. The attendees were able to assist Hispanic businesses in overcoming negative impacts and help […]
National Hispanic American Heritage Month begins on September 15th and is celebrated through October 15th. The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans […]
Rigzone, in partnership with the Louisiana Workforce Commission-Apprenticeship, recently participated in an Oil and gas Job Fair where over 100 employers were present to showcase over 200 job openings for entry-level and expert candidates. Many candidates who attended the fair had already received upskilling through LWC programs such as WIOA career services and apprenticeships and […]
Please join us for a webinar on how you can get involved with National Apprenticeship Week (NAW). NAW is a nationwide celebration where employers, industry associations, labor organizations, community-based organizations, workforce partners, education providers, and government leaders host events to showcase the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeship for re-building our economy, advancing racial and […]
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Rehab Act) is the first federal legislation to address access and equity for people with disabilities. In addition to helping set the stage for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), this civil rights law prohibits discrimination based on disability in federal government employment, among other contexts. To honor the spirit […]
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is celebrated every October by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to honor the contributions of employees with disabilities. The DOL is committed to setting an example as an employer of people with disabilities and works to address their employment barriers. Multiple DOL agencies help people with disabilities find […]
The Evangeline Parish School District organizes the annual College, Career, and Job Fair for high school juniors and seniors on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The fair will occur at the Mamou Recreational Center from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This year, we have partnered with the Louisiana Workforce Commission/Apprenticeship to include a job fair component […]
The Louisiana Workforce Commission and the Registered Apprenticeship are excited to invite job seekers and sponsors to our Acadiana Diversity Job Fair. This event aims to connect employers with a diverse pool of applicants, including those with disabilities and justice-involved individuals. The best part? Reserving a table is completely free! Community organizations host this job […]
