Despite women's advances in the working world, many still face barriers to employment and struggle to secure economic stability. Deterrents may include a lack of transportation, childcare, education or training, gender and/or racial bias, and perhaps a lack of confidence in their abilities. Registered Apprenticeships (RAs) and the YARG program are helping young women overcome […]
Career Waves 2 is proudly inviting you to the CTE Secondary Recruitment and Empowerment Event! As a collective workforce, we look forward to giving students in Region 2 the opportunity to learn about opportunities in Career and Technical Education and two-year post-secondary institutions in the community that they live in. The Registered Apprenticeship as a […]
Advancing gender equality is a matter of human rights, justice, and fairness. It is also a strategic imperative that reduces poverty, promotes economic growth, and increases access to education and good jobs. The Women's Rights Movement began on July 13, 1848, when Elizabeth Cady Stanton invited some of her friends for tea. Their talk turned toward the […]
The 2nd Chance job fair connects qualified individuals from the re-entry population with employers who need workers and are willing to offer them a great job opportunity. Last year’s event was a success and we are working to make this year’s event even better, but we can’t do this alone. The 2024 2nd Chance Job […]
Attention Employers & Community resources Vendor The Lousiana Workforce Commission and the Registered Apprenticeship Program is reminding you to participate in the Beauregard Second Chance Job Fair scheduled for Thursday, April 18th, 2024 from 9 am until 12 pm at the War Memorial Civic Center located at 250 W. 7th Street – DeRidder, LA 70634. […]
Our inaugural Youth Apprenticeship Week (YAW) scheduled for May 5–11 is right around the corner! As of publication, there are over 125 YAW events on our YAW website, including these: Missouri is offering a webinar for high schools on “growing your own” teachers through Registered Apprenticeship that will showcase one of Missouri's high school programs […]
Federal infrastructure investments flowing into states are expected to generate significant demand for workers across a range of occupations and industries. These federal investments can support workforce development, including quality pre-apprenticeship programs and Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs). Need more information? State grantees had an opportunity on April 11 to learn more about these federal investments […]
The Louisiana Workforce Commission and the Registered Apprenticeship is conducting our first inaugural Youth Apprenticeship Week (Event) scheduled for May 8th. The event aims to bring together students from middle to high school in low-income areas of Lafayette, LA, to showcase the benefits of Registered Apprenticeships. Employers, sponsors, and Related Training Instructions will collaborate to […]
During Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we recognize the numerous contributions and rich culture of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AA and NHPIs). AA and NHPIs have long been essential in writing the American story. From serving our country in uniform, advocating for civil rights, starting new businesses, and […]
The Louisiana Workforce Commission and the Apprenticeship division, WIOA and the Local Workforce Development collaborated to organize the first-ever Youth Apprenticeship Week at Acadian Middle School in Lafayette, Louisiana. Thanks to the active participation of employers and Apprenticeship Sponsors in the expo, the event was a resounding success. The expo showcased real-life scenarios, providing invaluable […]
