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Learn about career opportunities in Lafayette and surrounding areas for justice involved and formerly incarcerated persons and their families. Employers with current career openings will exhibit.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
When: Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Where: Heymann Convention Center, 1373 S. College Road, Lafayette, LA
Questions/ Information: Pastor Charles Banks: 337-344-9345, revcebanks@hotmail.com
Jessica Hall: 337-315-8220, jessica.hall@lafayettesheriff.com
Acadiana Workforce Solutions: 337-347-9115
Last update 07/13/2026
This information is updated regularly. Please check back often.
Participating businesses:
Bailey's Support Services - offshore cooks, galleyhands, warehouse staff, restaurant staff, outside sales, grocery buyer
Boost Mobile - sales representatives
DS Bus South Lafayette - school bus drivers
Express Employment Professionals- general laborers, skilled technicians, office/ administration, industrial careers
Families Helping Families - part time education liaison and resource services for persons with disabilities
Goodwill Industries of Acadiana- retail associate, lawncare, warehouse, maintenance
Gulf Island - blaster / painters offshore
Lamar - installers
Meritus Credit Union - tellers, teller supervisor, and 2nd Chance banking services
Moncla - oil and gas, truck drivers, drillers, derrick man, floorman, helpers, operators
Perna Group - HVAC technicians, installers
RangamWorks - Variety of job opportunities with local businesses
Staff Pro Workforce Solutions - bilingual forklift operator, bilingual office clerk
Sunland Construction - pipeline construction personnel, electricians, welders, dredge technicians, equipment operators
Turner Industries - pipefitters, welders, operators
US Army - active duty and reserves for over 200+ careers
World Financial Group - training associate/ licensed agents
Resource Service Providers:
Acadiana Workforce Solutions - Career scholarships for short-term training, on the training and work experience assistance programs
Beacon Community Connections - Helping individuals and families access vital community resources
Lafayette Parish School System Early Childhood Education - resource assistance for individuals needing child care
Lighthouse of Louisiana - resource service for individuals with disabilities regarding working while receiving SSA benefits
Remington College - education and training in a variety of career fields including: construction and building maintenance, HVAC, pharmacy technician, laboratory assistant
Skill Up for Economic Resilience - Career training program information for aviation technology, precision machining, and industrial maintenance
South Louisiana Community College - Academic and training programs in a variety of career fields.
South Louisiana Community College, Adult Education Program - educational services for adults to achieve high school equivalent HiSET
South Louisiana Community College - Workforce Training- Career training in carpentry, commercial truck driving, certified logistics technician, electrical, HVAC, certified nurse assistant (CNA), electronic health record specialist, phlebotomy technician, heavy equipment operator, industrial maintenance, plumbing, power lineman, machining, and welding
Unitech Training Academy - Career training in a variety of fields including: dental assisting, early childhood education, EKG phlebotomy technician, electrical, massage therapy, medical assistant, and pharmacy technician
United Way of Acadiana - resource services including second chance banking
VITA- adult education services
Job Seeker Resources
Resources to prepare for the job fair:
Attending a Job Fair Tips| Effective Interview Skills (video) | Resume Tips (video)
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