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Multi-Industry Career & Resource Expo

Urban League of Louisiana HQ 4640 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans

Join us for the Multi-Industry Apprenticeship Career & Resource Expo, held in partnership with the National Urban League, the Louisiana Community & Technical Colleges System, Greater New Orleans, Inc., and the H2theFuture Project, in recognition of National Workforce Development Month 2025. Learn about future opportunities for education and training related to clean and renewable energy and hydrogen jobs, automotive, line worker, cyber security, skilled craft trades, and more. Talk directly with employers who are hiring and the educational institutions providing training to help you join the energy workforce.

Apply for Young Adult Reentry Program

Are you a justice-involved young adult (age 18-24) looking for employment or a fresh start? This is the program for you! The Young Adult Reentry Program (YARP) is designed to provide young adults with employment and training services. The program consists of: Job preparatory, case management, legal assistance services, social service assistance, and post-secondary education enrollment to prepare young adults for careers in high-demand sectors such as Advanced Manufacturing, Construction/Building Trades, Healthcare, Technology, Transportation, Logistics, and Registered Apprenticeships. When applicable, expungement opportunities will be offered to participants to help provide them with the ability to change behaviors and obtain a second chance to achieve their goals. For more information, visit urbanleaguela.org/yarp

Information Session (Otis Elevator Apprenticeship in conjunction with Office of Workforce Development)

The Office of Workforce Development will host a special Information Session in partnership with Otis Elevator Company on Wednesday, June 22 from 4pm - 5pm CT to job-seekers looking to elevate their careers by joining the elevator trade. Pay for elevator apprentices starts at $22/hr, and rises to $90,000/year, plus health care and benefits! Register for the information session here.