Directory of Partners
Laplace JOB center
Serving the River Parishes Area
LaPlace Job Center is a no-cost employment service, which assists with finding work, finding workers, TRA training, Unemployment Insurance taxes, employment laws, Workers’ Compensation and Veterans' Services.
Contact Information - (985) 652-3471
2701 New Highway 51
P.O. Box 940
LaPlace, LA 70069
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M - F
On site Mondays and Wednesdays 8:30 - 3:00 at the St. Charles One-Stop (985) 783-5030
LOUISIANA REHABILITATION SERVICES
Serving the New Orleans Region
Louisiana Rehabilitation Services assists persons with disabilities in their desire to obtain or maintain employment and/or achieve independence in their communities by providing rehabilitation services and working cooperatively with business and other community resources.
Contact Information (504) 838-5180
New Orleans Regional Office
3500 Canal St.
New Orleans, LA 70119-6019
(504) 483-4709/1-800-737-0589
6620 Riverside Drive, Ste 408
Metairie, LA 70003
On site at the St. Charles One-Stop Office, Tuesdays 8:30 – 12:00 (985) 783-5030
Web site: http://www.dss.state.la.us/offlrs/index.htm
ADULT BASIC ED (G.E.D.)
St. Charles Parish
Contact Information (985) 785-1902
Boutte Adult Learning Center
P.O. Box 46, Luling, LA 70070
13771 Hwy. 631 (Old Spanish Trail), Boutte, LA 70039
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. M - F
Adult learning opportunities are available in the following areas: GED preparation; adult basic education; refresher courses; TABE; and Even Start Family Literacy. Instruction is designed to meet the individual needs and educational levels of each person enrolled in the program. Eligibility requirements/Guidelines: Ages 16 and up, not currently enrolled in the K-12 system, who have children ages 0-7 years. Participants must need educational services.
Contact Information (985) 764-8458
Norco Adult Learning Center
149 Apple St., Norco LA 70079
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday
Adult learning opportunities are available in the following areas: GED preparation; adult basic education; refresher courses; and TABE. Instruction is designed to meet the individual needs and educational levels of each person enrolled in the program. Eligibility Requirements/Guidelines: Ages 16 and up, not currently enrolled in the K-12 system.
St. John the Baptist Parish
Contact Information (985) 536-1106
P.O. Drawer "AL"
Reserve, LA 70084
St. James Parish
Contact Information (225) 869-5375
P.O. Box 338
1876 West Main Street
Lutcher, LA 70071
COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT
Helps with Commodity Program, Emergency Assistance, Home Energy Assistance, LACHIP, FEMA, Weatherization, Summer Food Service Program, and Home Program.
St, Charles Parish
Contact Information (985) 764-7944
P.O. Box 169
New Sarpy, LA 70078
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. M - F
Web site: http://www.stcharlesgov.net/Community_Serv/index.htm
St. John the Baptist Parish
Contact Information (985) 536-4955
St. John Community Action Agency
P.O. Box 2108
Reserve, LA 70084
St. James Parish
Contact Information (225) 869-2305
P.O. Box 87
5153 Canatella Street
Convent, LA 70723
JOB CORPS CENTER
A free education and job training program. A support network that helps students find jobs, transportation, housing, health care and other necessities after graduation.
Contact Information 1-800-733-5627
Web site: http://jobcorps.doleta.gov/
SCHOOL TO CAREER
The mission of the School to Career Initiative is to prepare all youth to be productive citizens and life-long learners for tomorrow's careers through the integration of school-based learning, work-based learning, and connecting activities.
St. Charles Parish
Contact Information (985) 785-6289
St. Charles Parish School Board
P.O. Box 46
Luling, LA 70070
St. John the Baptist Parish
Contact Information (985) 536-1106
St. John the Baptist Parish School Board
P.O. Drawer "AL"
Reserve, LA 70084
St. James Parish
Contact Information (225) 869-5375
P.O. Box 338
1876 West Main Street
Lutcher, LA 70071
VETERANS/DISABLED VETeranS
Program is to provide assistance to Vietnam-era, disabled vets, and campaign badge holders.
St. Charles Parish
Contact Information (985) 783-2221
St. Charles Parish Courthouse, 2nd Floor
15045 Highway 18
Hahnville, LA 70057
SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
Program is a free service designed to help individuals 55 years and older secure employment. Services include resume writing and job interviewing workshops.
Contact Information (985) 537-3446
P.O. Box 500
Raceland, LA 70394
Post Secondary Education/Technical College
Training Providers and Schools in Louisiana:
http://lavos.laworks.net/training.asp
Louisiana Community Colleges:
http://www.lctcs.state.la.us/campuses.htm
Louisiana Technical Colleges web site:
http://www.theltc.net/home.htm
Trade Adjustment Assistance and NAFTA Transitional Adjustment Assistance
Trade Act programs are available to assist individuals who have become unemployed as a result of increased imports from, or shifts in production to, foreign countries. The goal of the Trade Act Programs is to help trade-affected workers return to suitable employment as quickly as possible.
http://www.doleta.gov/tradeact/2002act_summary.asp |