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 […]
Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) falls on the first Friday in October. It is an opportunity to highlight careers in modern manufacturing and recognize the importance of the nation’s manufacturers to our everyday lives. MFG Day also provides an opportunity to promote manufacturing careers to women, veterans, and other populations historically underrepresented in manufacturing. Manufacturing boasts […]
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 […]
You are cordially invited to the open house hosted by Central South Carpenters and Millwrights on November 14th and 15th. Join us at Carpenters Local 1098 and Millwright Local 2232 to meet representatives from local trade unions, apprenticeship programs, and industry partners. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with the best in the […]
The YWCA of Greater Baton Rouge is organizing its yearly Job & Expungement Fair. The event is aimed at individuals who require jobs, support, and advice with the expungement process of the application procedure. Attend this event to explore the available opportunities and seize them! Delmont Library 3351 Lorraine St. Baton Rouge, LA 70805 10/25/2023 […]
The Small Business Hub at the National Disability Institute (NDI) will hold the Second Annual Disability Owned Convening, a national and virtual event on October 31, November 1 and 2, 2023. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural convening, this event will bring together entrepreneurs and small business owners with disabilities, entrepreneurial support organizations, […]
WASHINGTON – Today, the White House and U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury Department) released a playbook identifying key evidence-based workforce development strategies that state and local governments—leveraging support from the American Rescue Plan’s State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) program—are using to strengthen their workforces, grow their economies, and address barriers for underserved workers. […]
This USDOL OA Registered Apprenticeship Center of Excellence (RA COE) will provide technical assistance on a national scope to align apprenticeship with the educational and workforce system. Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) sponsors implementing RAPs. It will also support state and local workforce development boards, American Job Center programs and operators, governors, and other essential stakeholders […]
