RESOURCES

BUSINESS RESOURCES Geaux Jobs can help you improve your chances for success whether you are looking to start your own small business or are an established small business owner. Through our workforce development programs we provide training on a variety of subjects from marketing and communications to record keeping and legal and insurance guidelines.

CAREER EXPLORATION Louisiana Star Jobs is a tool for job seekers to use to identify in-demand jobs. Occupations with 3, 4, and 5 stars are considered in-demand.

CAREER RESOURCES Use these free resources to research possible career paths. Career One Stop offers career training and job search resources, and My Life. My Way. offers tools for you to explore careers, calculate how much you want to earn, and find out the cost of living expenses.

DISABILITY SERVICES Geaux Jobs has a variety of support, training and employment resources for workers with disabilities. Click here to find out more.

EMPLOYER BASED TRAINING Employer Based Training (EBT) Programs create employment opportunities for individuals needing additional job training, while giving them the opportunity to learn the skills associated with a specific job. As an employer, you may be eligible for reimbursement for the On-The-Job Training, Customized Training or Work Experience Programs. Call your local Geaux Jobs Center and request to speak to the area’s Business Service Representative.

INTERNET ACCESS Need access to a computer or high-speed internet to check for job openings, prepare a resume or take an aptitude test? At Geaux Jobs, we provide you with a workspace to development your job search strategy and lend you support. Come visit us today!

JOB RETENTION SKILLS ASSISTANCE Rapid Response is a free early intervention service that helps workers who may be affected by major layoffs and plant closings qualify for new jobs.

LA WORKS MEMBERSHIP Helping Individuals Reach Employment (HiRE) is one of the many tools offered through your membership in Louisiana Workforce Commission. This dynamic online tool helps job seekers as well as employers. Job seekers can search for a job, create a resume and find training providers and more. Employers can use this resource to find qualified employees and post job vacancies.

INCUMBENT WORKER TRAINING PROGRAM (IWTP) The Louisiana Workforce Commission partners business and industries with training providers to assist in the skill development of existing employees through the IWTP. Its goal is to increase employee productivity and company growth.

OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION (O*NET) The O*NET Program is the nation's primary source of occupational information. Access hundreds of standardized and occupation-specific descriptors on almost 1,000 occupations.

PUBLICATION & VIDEOS Take advantage of our extensive collection of print publications and video references. If you are looking for a job, we can help you research information about an employer or occupation before you send your resume. If you are a business owner, we can direct you to information you seek on how to run or grow your business. Contact us today and let us help you.

RESOURCE LIBRARY Geaux Jobs offers a variety of free online learning and training courses that can be used to expand your knowledge and skills.

SKILLS ANALYSIS These two vocational assessment tools, System for Assessment and Group Evaluation (S.A.G.E) and WorkKeys, will help you choose the right career based on your strengths. The S.A.G.E assessment measures your reasoning, math, language, temperaments, and aptitude skills while WorkKeys measures real world work skills. Contact us today to find out more.

SMALL BUSINESS EMPLOYEE TRAINING The Small Business Employee Training Program (SBET) benefits business and industry by assisting in the skill development of existing employees through individual, standardized (off-the-shelf) training.

UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (UI) INFORMATION Claimants can find answers about your benefits or appeal and Employers can find out about benefits, taxes and more. Click here to find out more.

VETERANS SERVICES Geaux Jobs provides employment assistance and training opportunities for Veterans as well as resources to help veterans transfer skills gained in the military and transition into civilian jobs.

VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENT Want to find out what kind of job you are prepared for based on your skills? Contact one of our local centers about our Self Directed and Staff Administered Comprehensive Assessments.

WORKFORCE PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES Geaux Jobs offers Re-Employment Services (RES) to assist unemployment claimants in finding work, as well as other services to assist low-income individuals or those with disabilities. Please contact your local Geaux Jobs Center for more information.

YOUTH SERVICES Whether you are exploring a career or just entering the workforce, Youth Works will help you define your goals.