WIA offers a variety of services delivered by Multiple Agencies. One-stop partner agencies include WIA - formerly JTPA (provided through Acadiana Works, Inc.), Job Service, Community Action Agencies, Vocational Rehabilitation and more) all at one location.

Services available at WIA One-Stop Centers (Acadiana One-Stop):

CORE SERVICES

• Assistance in establishing eligibility for Welfare-to-work activities.
• Job Search Assistance: The latest videos on the most up-to-date job search techniques along with interview techniques proven to get results quickly.
• Resume Writing
• Orientation to the One-Stop Center
• Initial assessment of skill levels, aptitudes and support services.
• Labor Market information
• Consumer Reports information and delivery system performance information.
• Information on other One-Stop partner services and support services.

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.

• Information on filing UI claims.
• Information on Training Providers: The Career Center has complete listings of all training institutions including technical colleges. Universities with descriptions of courses, information on tuition and duration of the training.
• 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 technical training in a variety of demand occupations in two years or less through Louisiana Technical Colleges. WIA pays a portion of tuition, books and supplies.
  
  • Be trained and job ready in health-related, tractor-trailer driving and other high demand occupations and no cost to you.
  • 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.

Administrative Office: 337-942-5678
(Workforce Investment Board)

WIA Career Center:

Our Career 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.

• Careers: The section will introduce you to hundreds of exciting careers including actual accounts from people working in different fields who talk about PAY, benefits and more. Ideal for the career seeker.
• No-cost serivces available in career centers include:

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.