Acadiana Opportunity Job Fair connects employers with a diverse applicant pool including persons with disabilities, justice involved and formerly incarcerated persons, and the general public.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
When: Thursday, October 29th, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Where: Heymann Convention Center, 1373 S College Road, Lafayette, LA
Job seeker information: 337-347-9115
Businesses click here to register for an exhibit table!
Job seekers, scroll below for information on job search resources & benefit planning sessions which will be held during the event!
This information is updated regularly. Please check back often. Last update 08/17/2026
Acadian Companies - emergency medical technician (EMT), paramedic, fleet technician, customer service representative, runner, insurance verifier, billing specialist, facilities maintenance technician, and more
Acadiana Workforce Solutions - job readiness assistance and training opportunities
Arc of St Martin Inc - caregivers
Atmos Energy Corporation - service technicians, MIC technician
Baileys Creole - cashier, food line worker, grill person
Baton Rouge Community College- various instructor roles, accountant, inventory and receiving clerk, event coordinator, adjunct faculty, EHS risk manager, and more
Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) - registered line technicians, behavior analysis bachlors of science (BcaBA), and behavioral analysis (BCBA)
Coastal Truck Driving School - driver training programs
Global Data Systems - account executive, account manager, IT support specialist, NOC engineer, IT support intern,
Goodwill Industries of Acadiana - retail associates, lawn care, print shop associates as well as resource services including employment assistance, HiSET, crisis voucher assistance, work readiness training, digital literacy
Gulf Coast Social Services- coordinators, schedulers, direct service workers
Hearts of Hope - sexual trauma center positions and volunteers
Iberia Medical Center - non-clinical positions such as plant operations technician, information technology, and more. Variety of clinal positions, nursing, nurse assistant, practical nurse, laboratory technician and more
JD Bank - universal banker, cash management manager
Lafayette Consolidated Government - equipment operator, plant maintenance mechanic, risk and insurance manager, planner, parks and recreation maintenance manager, data specilist, OHSEP director, traffic/ roads and bridges director
Leading Home Care - direct support workers, certified nurse assistants
Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry- administrative coordinator, agricultural environmental specialist, attorney, forestry crew specialist, state forester assistant commissioner
Louisiana Department of Civil Service - Various job opportunities throughout state government
Louisiana Department of Corrections - corrections officer, probation & parole officer, nursing, social worker, corrections support specialist (support staff)
Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism - variety of career opportunities including administrative coordinator, library consultant, custodian, maintenance repairer, park assistant manager, park technician, historian, and more
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality- environmental scientists, engineers, geologists
Louisiana Department of Insurance - insurance specialist
Louisiana Department of Justice - support staff, attorneys, investigators, paraprofessionals, student workers
Louisiana Division of Administration - administrative coordinator, administrative program specialist, accountant, laborer, information technology applications developer, IT statewide associate analyst, state procurement analyst
Louisiana State Racing Commission - accountant, support staff
Louisiana State University (LSU) - skilled trades positions, administrative positions, and instructor and faculty roles.
Louisiana Works - economist, public information officer, workforce specialist, rehabilitation counselor
McIlhenny Company - manufacturing production positions, maintenance, and administrative positions
Remington College - career training in construction and building maintenance, HVAC, laboratory assistant, pharmacy technician.
Skill Up for Economic Resilience, LEDA -career training programs in high demand / high wage areas including precision machining, aviation technology, and industrial automation
South Louisiana Community College, Short-term training-short-term career training programs for industry based credentials with a focus on skilled trades and health care
Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home- registered nurse assistant director of nursing, practical nurse (LPN), nursing assistant (CNA), registered nurse supervisor
Waffle House - management and team member positions
Event will include two Benefits Planning Sessions for persons with disabilities:
Session 1 - 9:30 a.m., Session 2 - 10:30 a.m.
Learn how work affects your benefits:
Resources to prepare for the job fair:
Attending a Job Fair Tips| Effective Interview Skills (video) | Resume Tips (video)
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