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The American Job Center is the place to find the perfect job that fits your needs and acquire the skills you need to be successful.

The center is designed for people in all stages of career development, from job seekers entering the workforce for the first time to professionals looking for career advancement, re-employment, or a new career.

Become the best job candidate.

Resume, Cover letter, and Interview Assistance

Gain the skills you need for career advancement.

HiSET (GED), Training, Educational Programs

Access jobs and programs through our computer kiosks.

Search jobs, file an application, take a pre-screen test

Get the help you need to open the door to success!

Assistance may be available to you for reimbursement of required uniforms, physicals or drug-screening.

Find out what it is you want to do and how to reach your goals!

Meet with a Career Coach to learn about your opportunities and programs that may be available to you.

 

Training and Career Services

For some seeking employment, training or educational financial assistance may also be available.

Employers in the region need a highly-skilled workforce. There is training available from area schools for nearly every high-demand occupation and we may be able to provide financial help.

Residents of St. Charles, St. James and St. John the Baptist may qualify for funding assistance for education and training.

If you are un- or under-employed, or you were laid-off and have just never gotten back to your same earning levels you may qualify for funding assistance that could include tuition, books, supplies, fees or other services.

Application for Career Services

Let's Work! River Parishes utilizes federal programs along with state and local partners to assist residents in finding employment. Services may include career counseling, resume and job seeking assistance, referrals to jobs or other agencies for assistance, and in some cases, training or educational financial assistance.

To determine what programs you may be eligible for, please complete the new Pre-Screening form and watch a short video about the new process.

 

Other Resources for Job Seekers

HopeCentral

Hope Central – Louisiana’s Career Planning and Recovery System powered by Kuder is FREE. Check out https://louisiana.kuder.com to utilize tools and resources to learn how to cope with unemployment and other challenges, regain stability, both personal and professionally, as well as make plans for the future.

When signing up, select “River Parishes American Job Center”, under the Workforce Service Center Name option

 

Tips and Tricks to Succeeding at Finding, Landing and Keeping a Great Job!


Part 1: Finding Your Way Back to Employment - The Journey Starts Here

Part 4: Finding Your Way Back to Employment - Applications and Resumes

Part 7: Finding Your Way Back to Employment - After the Interview

Part 2: Finding Your Way Back to Employment - Assessing Your Situation

Part 5: Finding Your Way Back to Employment - Networking

Part 8: Finding Your Way Back to Employment - Keeping the Job

Part 3: Finding Your way Back to Employment - Educational Opportunities

Part 6: Finding Your Way Back to Employment - Interviewing


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