Louisiana Works

🚨 The Work Permit Process Has Changed

Louisiana's youth employment certificate process is now managed by Louisiana Works.

Here's what you need to know:

✅ Employers are now responsible for issuing work permits and verifying a minor's age.
🏫 Schools no longer issue work permits or employment certificates.
📄 Use the new Louisiana Works Employment Certificate.

⚠️ Important reminder: School access to the Louisiana Works Employment Certificate System ends July 24, 2026.

This update is important for parents, students, employers, and school partners preparing for youth employment.

Questions? Contact :
📧 [email protected]
📞 225-342-2683

HIRING OPPORTUNITY
2nd Chance Job Fair 2026
For justice-involved, formerly incarcerated persons, and the public

Wednesday, July 15
10 a.m. to noon
Heymann Convention Center | 1373 S College Rd
Lafayette, LA
Pre- Register at www.lafayette.org/2ndchance

Questions
Pastor Charles Banks: 337-344-9345 | [email protected]
Jessica Hall: 337-315-8220 | [email protected]
Acadiana Workforce Solutions: 337-347-9115

📢Partner Opportunity

Interested in starting a career in healthcare?

Our partners at the Baton Rouge Health District are recruiting participants for the BRHireD Certified Medical Assistant Training Program.

Eligible participants may receive:
✔ Training and certification support
✔ Financial assistance
✔ Hands-on clinical experience
✔ Employment opportunities with healthcare partners

This opportunity is available for eligible Baton Rouge area residents.

Learn more and apply:
brhealthdistrict.com/brhired

Questions?
[email protected]

Louisiana Works is proud to share workforce opportunities that connect Louisianans to training, employment, and career growth.

Scholarship Opportunity for Louisiana Residents

Applications are now open for the 2026 Louisiana Resiliency Scholarship.

Through a partnership between Quanta Services and Entergy, two Louisiana residents will receive full scholarships to attend the Northwest Lineman Center Electrical Lineworker Program.

The scholarship covers:�
• Tuition�• Application and lab fees
• CDL costs
•Required tools
• Student housing during the program

Applicants must be Louisiana residents, submit a complete application packet, and be accepted into the Northwest Lineman Center Electrical Lineworker Program.

📅 Application Deadline: July 14, 2026

View the application packet for eligibility requirements and submission instructions.

For questions regarding the scholarship, contact Desiree Bernardo at [email protected].

The Louisiana Works offices will be closed today observance of the Juneteenth Holiday. Offices will resume regular hours on Monday, June 22nd.