Transcript EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS FOR

The EBR Parish Workforce Investment Administration is a division of the Office of the Mayor-President
City of Baton Rouge
Parish of East Baton Rouge
Melvin “Kip” Holden, Mayor-President
June, 2013
Volume1
Baton Rouge Business and Career Solutions Center
Issue 1
From the Desks
of the Directors
Our mission is to
implement a comprehensive
and accountable workforce
system that cultivates
business relationships and
develops a skilled workforce
through employment and
training services based on
the needs of local and
regional employers.
WIA Chief Administrative Officer, Cynthia
Douglas, finalizes details of the 2013 Vendor’s
Conference
Services for the Job Seeker
Interim WIA Program Administrator,
Penny LeDuff-Collins reviews grant proposals
 Internet-ready computer center equipped
with printers, fax machines, copiers, and
phones.
 Local, state, and national job listings
 Assessments of education and skills
 Supportive services
 Job counseling and placement
 On the job training information
 Training scholarships
 Veterans’ services
 Hot Jobs Board, and more
Services for the Employer
 Recruitment services: post jobs openings,
host customized job fairs and create a profile
that will notify applicants matching your job
skills.
 Online Job Listings
 Staffing Services
 Facility Services
 Recruitment Services
 Resource Referrals
 Training Programs
 Labor Market Services
Hours of Operation
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday—8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Thursday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
4523 Plank Road
Baton Rouge LA 70805
(225) 358-4579
TDD:(225) 355-5950
1991 Wooddale Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 925-4312
TDD: (225) 925-4364
From the Directors
Inaugural Issue: January—June, 2013
www.laworks.net
Volume 1 Issue 1
College and Universities
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Industrial Technology—Associate’s Degree
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Teaching Associate of Science
Intensive—Short Term—Non-Credit
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Dental Assistant
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Legal Office Assistant
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Medical Billing and Coding Associate
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Pharmacy Technician
Traditional Long Term—2 years or less
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Electrical Apprenticeship Program
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Heating, AC & Refrigeration Mechanic & Rep
Apprenticeship Programs
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Network Engineer—Associate in Occupational
Studies
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Network Security & Computer Forensics
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PC Desktop Support
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Class A Entry Level Truck Driver Training
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Class B Entry Level Truck Driver Training
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Oil Patch Preparation System (OPPS)
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Medical Assistant
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Medical Office Assistant
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Practical Nursing
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Visual Communications Graphic Arts & Design
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Tractor/Trailer Driver
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Ironworkers Apprenticeship
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Electrical Technology
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Electronics Technology
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Industrial Instrumentation
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Information Technology
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Instrumentation & Controls Technology
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Process Technology
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Technical Drafting Engineering Technology
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Certified Nursing Assistant
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Computer Science Associate of Science
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Construction Management
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography
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Emergency Management Certificate
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Entertainment Technology Associate of
Applied Science
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Nursing Associate of Science
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Science Technology—Associate of Applied
Science
Automotive Technology
Business Office Technology
Care and Development of Young Children
Child Development Associate
Computer Security/Forensics
Construction Basics /NCCER
Drafting and Design Technology
Fast Track Welding
Forklift/Manlift Operator
Heavy Equipment Operator Advanced
Heavy Equipment Operator Basic
HVAC/Central Air Conditioning
HVAC/Domestic A/C and Refrigeration
HVAC/Principles of Refrigeration
HVAC/Residential Heating
Insurance Claims Adjuster Pre-Licensing
Course
Machine Tool Technology
Mobile Crane Operations, Levels 1, 2, and 3
Nurse Assistant
Patient Care Technician
Pipefitting Levels 1 and 2
Practical Nursing
Building Technology Services
Computer Network Specialist
Criminal Justice –Associates
Culinary Arts Program
Electrical Line Technician
Electrician
Juvenile Justice
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Technology
Computer Programmer
Diesel Powered Equipment Technology
Emergency Medical Technician
ICT—Computer /Networking Specialist
Massage Therapy
Medical Office Specialist
Looking for a new career path?
** Program content is subject to change. For more
information about program availability please contact
Career Center staff.
LWIA 21 Supportive Services
Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Supportive Services are provided on the
basis of need. Please visit us at your local Career Center for help with
qualifying for these services.
AVAILABLE SERVICES
Needs-Related Payments
Transportation Costs
Child Care Expenses
Tools, uniforms, safety
equipment, and shoes if
required for work
Clothing to attend
educational classes or
job interviews or training
Books required by an
instructor
Fees for GED testing
Grooming Assistance
and more . . .
Example of eligibility: individuals who are receiving some form of
public assistance or who have incomes at or below 200% of the
poverty guidelines
Workforce Investment Area 21
Youth Services
1520 Thomas H. Delpit Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
225-389-8901
Services for Eligible Youth:
ages 16-21
The Youth Services Team works tirelessly to provide services that promote success
in life and the workforce. Youth Services’ goal is to assist youth in the obtainment
of educational and occupational skills that will impact the future of the youth in
the community. These services may include:
High School Diploma Attainment
Tutoring Services
Certificate/Degree Attainment
Job Placement Assistance
Guidance Counseling and Mentoring
Supportive Services
Summer Employment
GED
Education Advancement
Leadership Development
Career Planning
Goal Setting
Work Experience
Occupational Skills Training
Immediate Referrals Available
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday
8:00 am—5:00 pm
BUSINESS AT ITS BEST
Earl K Long Hospital
Job and Resource Fair
February 20, 2013
5439 Airline Highway
9:00 am – 2:00pm
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After lawmakers publicly announced
their intentions to close the Earl K.
Long (EKL) Hospital permanently by
April, 2013, the human resources
staff at the hospital enlisted the help of
the Baton Rouge Business and Career
Solutions Center in organizing an onsite job and resource fair. Business
Service Representative, Ms. Malissa
Jackson, staff of the Baton Rouge
Business Career Solutions Center in
partnership with the Louisiana
Workforce
Commission’s
Rapid
Response Team, and the EKL human
resources staff provided employment
services to over 200 jobseekers. The
following providers made the job fair a
resounding success:
Our Lady of the Lake Regional
Medical Center
Aramark Facilities
Baton Rouge Area Electrical Joint
Apprenticeship & Training Committee
Baton Rouge Coca Cola
Chase Bank
City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East
Baton Rouge
Crothall Healthcare
Department of Health and Hospitals
Great-West Financial
Louisiana Department of State Civil
Service
Louisiana Rehabilitation Services
North Oaks Health System
Oschner Health System
Pelican State Credit Union
Turner Industries
BUSINESS AT ITS BEST
Alexander’s Highland Market Job and Resource Fair
18111 Highland Market Drive
February 18, 2013 11:30am—4:30pm
Alexander’s Highland Market is a new community store that is in partnership
with Associated Grocers. At the owner’s request, the Baton Rouge Business
and Career Solutions Center (BRBCSC) solicited and screened workers for hire.
The partnership between Alexander’s and BRBCSC will afford the company
access to various tax incentives. The Louisiana Workforce Commission’s
Mobile Unit was on hand to register participants in the LAWORKS system.
Photographs from the Mobile Unit
Job fair participants use mobile unit to apply for various positions
LOUISIANA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE for
WOMEN SPONSORS ONSITE JOB FAIR
The Louisiana Correctional Institute for
Women (LCIW) held its Thirteenth Annual Job and
Resource Fair in St. Gabriel, LA on March 14, 2013
from 8:30 am until 2:30 pm. LCIW currently
incarcerates approximately 1100 residents and is
the only female prison in the state. Residents
scheduled for release within the next 12 months
attended the fair.
The Louisiana Workforce Commission
staff was on hand to explain the Fidelity Bonding
Program offered by the federal government and the
Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Program,
which entitles employers up to a 40% tax credit on
wages paid to each qualified worker. Staff from the
Baton Rouge Business and Career Solutions Center
also participated in the fair, explaining the
advantages of using the various career centers
spread throughout the state and offering the
parish-by-parish location of each center.
THE 2013 VENDOR’S CONFERENCE
On March 7, the 2013 Vendor’s
Conference took place at the Baton Rouge
Coca Cola Bottling Company. One of several
main objectives of the conference focused on
meeting with the approved vendors on the
Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) for Local
Workforce Investment Area 21 (LWIA 21).
The ETPL is a listing of organizations,
entities, and institutions―such as public or
private colleges and universities, community
based
organizations,
or
proprietary
schools―for which programs have been
approved by a Louisiana Workforce Investment
Board and submitted to the state for inclusion
on the statewide eligible training provider
list.
The
conference
not
only
provided
information about LWIA 21’s enrollment and
fiscal processes, but also focused on the
specifics of vendor contracts and services
available to our regional area.
What is the Home Work Program ?
The Home Work Professional Painting
Class is a painter-training and
community enrichment program
developed as a partnership between the
Sherwin-Williams Company and a
growing number of cities. Since the first
“Home Work” pilot programs in 2004,
hundreds of students—spread across 29
U.S. cities—have learned painting skills.
According to Sherwin-Williams officials,
the program has had a profound impact
in cities from coast to coast.
The program’s purpose is aimed at
providing training to prepare interested
residents for careers in professional
painting; exposing successful trainees to
jobs with painting contractors; and
educating residents on the importance of
proper home maintenance, mold issues,
and lead safe practices. The course is
designed to teach students not only
about proper paint techniques but also
life skills and environmental and
community issues. The training program
is free to qualified residents who apply
for admission through the Baton Rouge
Business and Career Solutions Center.
Sherwin-Williams caters lunch daily at
no expense to students, as well as
providing all supplies and equipment
associated with the training. The focus of
the program is truly its students’ success.
Sherwin-Williams Graduates 16
On March 8, 2013, the SherwinWilliams Home Work Professional
Painting Program, in partnership with
the City of Baton Rouge, held its
third congratulatory ceremony for 16
of its most recent graduates. Mayor
Melvin “Kip” Holden served as
keynote speaker at the graduation,
while Mr. Tom Norman of SherwinWilliams presented the graduates
with their newly earned painting
credentials,
complete
with
Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) certification.
Travis Jarrell displays his newly
earned certification
Cynthia Douglas
Chief WIA Administrator and WIB Director
Carole Miller, Assistant to the Director
Scott Barringer, PALA Interstate
Terry Bell, Gerry Lane Enterprises, Inc
Carolyn Bergeron, Bergeron Beauty Salon
Charles P. “Chip” Boyles, EBR Redevelopment Authority
Kenneth Champagne, US Agencies Management Services, Inc.
Penny Collins, Baton Rouge Business and Career Solutions Center
Verna Dixon-Fletcher, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services
Jennifer Gullo, Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Charles Habig, Louisiana AFL-CIO
Dawn Hall Fleming, Adult and Continuing Education, EBRP School System
Robin Heath, Exxonmobil
Brad Madden, Capital Area United Way, WIB Vice-President
Stacy L. Mills, Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs
Jack R. Nealy, International Cinematographers Guild
Ronnie Pocorello, Career and Technical Education
Ed Scram, Stupp Corporation, WIB Chairman
Ernest Stephens, Louisiana AFL-CIO
Terrie P. Sterling, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
Stephen Toups, Turner Industries
Darlene Walls, Job Corps
Ralph J. Washington, Red Stick Cleaners
James Watts, Jacobs Field Services
Aaron Williams, Digital Media Production House, LLC
The Board extends special thanks to past WIB Chair, Ms. Esther Tapia, Dixie
Electric Membership Corporation, for her many contributions to our success
Dates
Meeting Place
Time
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Coca-Cola Bottling Company, 9696 Plank Road—B.R., LA
10:00 am
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Coca-Cola Bottling Company, 9696 Plank Road—B.R., LA
10:00 am
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Coca-Cola Bottling Company, 9696 Plank Road—B.R., LA
10:00 am
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Coca-Cola Bottling Company, 9696 Plank Road—B.R., LA
10:00 am
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Coca-Cola Bottling Company, 9696 Plank Road—B.R., LA
10:00 am
Thursday, December, 2013
Coca-Cola Bottling Company, 9696 Plank Road—B.R., LA
10:00 am