LOUISIANAWORKS

Lunch & Learn Seminar on Apprenticeship Programs
2019-11-14 11:00 UTC | UL Lafayette Picard Center for Child Development & Lifelong Learning, 200 E. Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, LA, 70506, United States
Louisiana Workforce Commission in conjunction with Workforce Development Board #40 is hosting a Lunch & Learn Seminar on Apprenticeship Programs! This FREE seminar is intended to provide businesses and training providers all there is to know about Apprenticeships! You will have an opportunity to hear from Doug Hemstreet, Vice President of Operations for K&B Industries who began as a Machinist’s Apprentice. In addition, the Apprenticeship Division Team of Louisiana Workforce Commission will provide guidance on the process of registering an apprenticeship program and answer some “Frequently Asked Questions”. Local Workforce Development Staff will also provide an overview of services that can benefit businesses. You don’t want to miss this FREE, but informative seminar! Seating is limited – guarantee your seat today by registering.

Baton Rouge Area Building Trades High School Open House
2019-11-14 08:45 - 13:00, 2019-11-13 08:45 - 13:00 | Baton Rouge Area Electrical JATC, 8875 Greenwell Springs Road, Baton Rouge, LA, 70814, United States

National Apprenticeship Week Celebration
2019-11-13 11:30 - 13:00 | Rayville Civic Center, 827 Louisa Street, Rayville, LA, 71269, United States
Presentations and a panel discussion to inform employers about the benefits of Registered Apprenticeship and available Registered Apprenticeship Opportunities

Governor Proclamation - National Apprenticeship Week
2019-11-12 - 2019-11-15
Governor of Louisiana NAW Proclamation

2019 Louisiana Labor Summit
2019-03-19 - 2019-03-22 | New Orleans Marriott, 555 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130
The Louisiana Workforce Commission, in association with the Louisiana Human Resources Development Institute (LHRDI), will be hosting the 2nd Annual Louisiana Labor Summit, March 20 – 22, 2019 at the New Orleans Marriott. This Summit features special Pre-Summit Workshops, scheduled on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.

Registration is now open and will fill up quickly. The Summit will offer a series of presentations, workshops and panel discussions aimed at enhancing and improving workforce solutions across the State of Louisiana. This special event will provide the opportunity for you to connect with business and government leaders, as well as education, labor, and workforce professionals. Don’t miss out on the legal, OSHA, and SHRM continuing education credits!
Explore the schedule HERE.
Presentations include:

SHRM, OSHA, and legal continuing education credits
NOLA Angel Network for entrepreneurial investing
Dale Carnegie workshops on project planning, team dynamics, sales process & approaches, customer service attitudes & delivering expectations
Six Sigma vs. LEAN Management
Social Media for Businesses
Workers’ Compensation
Unemployment Insurance
Workforce Development, including public/private partnerships, Incumbent Worker Training, Work Opportunity Tax Credit, Apprenticeship, On-The-Job Training
Labor Market Information
OSHA
Louisiana Economic Development
Labor Laws and Tax Credits Information
Mass BizWorks
AARP, and so much more!

The Summit will showcase dynamic plenary breakfast and lunch speakers, including:

Governor John Bel Edwards
Congressman Cedric Richmond
Secretary Fitzgerald Washington, Alabama Department of Labor
Assistant Commissioner Hugh Bailey, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Regional Director Nick Lalpuis, US Department of Labor
Kim Hunter Reed with panelists from across the Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges
Chip Kline, Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
Shawn Wilson, Department of Transportation and Development
Secretary James LeBlanc, Department of Corrections
Bryan McClinton, Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries

REGISTRATION INFO:
Registration is $150, inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and entry to Summit events.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE 2019 LOUISIANA LABOR SUMMIT
Reserve your New Orleans Marriott room (555 Canal St., New Orleans, LA) beginning Monday, March 18 – Friday, March 22, 2019. RESERVE HERE or by calling 504-581-1000, reference the 2019 Louisiana Labor Summit.

Sisters in the Brotherhood Event
2018-11-15 10:00 - 14:00 | 2850 Massachusetts Avenue, 2850 Massachusetts Avenue, Metairie, LA, 70003, United States
This event will be held at the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America facility in New Orleans, focusing on the importance of women in apprenticeship. It will include speakers from the Sisters in the Brotherhood and highlight the significance of women joining the carpentry trade. Following the speakers, there will be a tour of the facility to provide women with an opportunity to view the world of carpentry firsthand.

Host Organization: Carpenters Training Fund of Louisiana
Host Org. Industry: Construction

Pilot Presentation on Registered Apprenticeship
2018-11-14 10:00 - 12:00 | 4523 Plank Road, 4523 Plank Road, Baton Rouge, LA, 70805, United States
All staff of the East Baton Rouge parish will participate, as will the staff of the Louisiana Apprenticeship Division, which is part of the Louisiana Workforce Commission. Presenters are one of the ATRs for Louisiana and the R4 Multi-State Navigator.

Host Organization: Louisiana Workforce Commission
Host Org. Industry: Other
Public/Private: Private
