Acadiana Works

The purpose of Title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) is to provide workforce investment activities that increase the employment, retention and earnings of participants, and increase occupational skill attainment by participants. This will improve the quality of the workforce, reduce welfare dependency, and enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the Nation's economy. These goals are achieved through the workforce investment system. (WIA sec. 106.)

Our Business and Career Solutions Center's Mission is to ensure you receive the most comprehensive employment and training services available along with complete information on financial aid and community support services through the latest State-Of-The-Art Technology.

No Cost Services available at Acadiana Works, Inc. Business and Career Solutions Centers include:

CORE SERVICES

Orientation to the information and other services available through the one-stop delivery system
Initial assessment of skill levels, aptitudes, abilities, and supportive services needs
Eligibility determination to receive assistance under WIA Title I
Resume Writing
Local, Regional and National Labor Market information
Job Search Assistance: The latest videos on the most up-to-date job search techniques along with interview techniques proven to get results quickly.
Consumer Reports information and delivery system performance information.
Information on Training Providers: The Career Center has complete listings of all training institutions including technical colleges and Universities with descriptions of courses, information on tuition and duration of the training.
Information on filing UI claims.
Community Support Services: If you are in need of additional assistance such as food stamps, AFDC, Transportation, Child Care, Housing, etc., our community resource section, updated regularly, lists all agencies throughout the parish which provide needed assistance.
Computer Assisted Information: Our computer section consists of state of the art Pentium computers which will assist you in the following:
- Basic Skills Enhancement (Increases Reading and Math levels quickly).
- Job Listings (Statewide and National).
- Aptitude Assessments (To find out what type of employment suits you best).

INTENSIVE SERVICES *

Comprehensive and specialized assessment.
Development of individual training plan.
Group counseling.
Case management.

TRAINING SERVICES *

Occupational Skills Training: State of the art training in a variety of demand occupations in two years or less through Louisiana Technical Colleges and Universities. WIA pays a portion of tuition, books and supplies.
- Be trained and job ready in health-related and other high demand occupations
- WIA provides training in custodial skills for disabled individuals.
On-the-Job Training (O.J.T.) - Tired of answering job ads which require years of experience? No experience is necessary with O.J.T. WIA along with private employers strive to increase employment opportunities for the economically disadvantaged and the dislocated worker population.
Skill Upgrading and retraining.
Entrepreneurial Training.
Job Readiness Training.

Visit or call Acadiana Works, Inc. Business & Career Solutions Centers.

Administrative Office: (337) 948-1330

Customer Application - pdf *

Equal Opportunity:

Programs funded under WIA are prohibited by Federal Law from Discrimination.

Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

TDD Relay System Number 1-800-548-2547

* Clients may be required to meet WIA eligibility requirements.