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 10/08/2026
1 Tom Plumber - licensed journeyman, licensed backflow technician, plumbing/ drain service technician
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
AFLAC - benefits professional
Allens Communication - service technician
APEX Care - home health worker
Arc of St Martin Inc - caregivers
Atmos Energy Corporation - service technicians, MIC technician
Autism Society of Acadiana - Resource services, programs, and events for families and individuals with autism
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
Bristow Group - human resource generalist, aviation maintenance technician, document controller, supply administrator, aircraft washer, customer service representative
Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) - registered line technicians, behavior analysis bachelors of science (BcaBA), and behavioral analysis (BCBA)
Coastal Truck Driving School - driver training programs
Colonial Life - sales executive
Creole Flavored Sno - snowball attendants
Courtesy Automotive Group- accounting, service advisors, parts, drivers, quick lube sales
ECI Gulf Coast Service Center - service technician, yard hand
EP Breaux Utility Services - utility crew leaders, utility equipment operators, utility apprentices, welders and fitters, utility electricians, class A CDL driver, utility helpers
Express Employment- light industrial, skilled trades, office and professional careers
Flowers Baking Company of Lafayette - industrial maintenance technician, production workers
Foreman Management Company - mechanics, CDL drivers, field service technicians, deckhands, boat captains, and more
GIS - electrician, survey chief, engineer, production operator B, structural fitters
Global Data Systems - account executive, account manager, IT support specialist, NOC engineer, IT support intern,
Global Vessel & Tank LLC - pipe welders, pipe fitters, vessel fitters, hydro, painters, blasters, and assembly
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
Gulf Crane Services - rigger, onshore/ offshore safety representative, construction superintendent, fitter, welder, offshore crane mechanic helper
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
iTA Truck Sales - technicians (mechanics), service advisors, salespeople
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
Lafayette Parish Schools Early Childhood - resource program to help community members connect with child care
Leading Home Care - direct support workers, certified nurse assistants
Lighthouse Louisiana - information for working benefits related to social security administration benefits
LOPA (Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency)- family advocate, clinical coordinator, hospital development, family support
Louisiana Concrete Pumpers - concrete pump operators, CDL Class A and / or CDL B recquired
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 Health - social service analysts
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
Louisiana Works Registered Apprenticeship Program - resource information of the registered apprenticeship training programs
LSUE Workforce Innovation & Continuing Education - resource services providing career training including pharmacy technician, certified clinical medical assistant, and freight / broker agent
LSU AgCenter- Nutrition educator, research farm assistant, administrative coordinator, extension associate agent, research associate specialist
McIlhenny Company - manufacturing production positions, maintenance, and administrative positions
Noble Plastics- production operators, tool maintenance specialist, controller
Opelousas General Health System - Variety of clinical and non-clinical positions including: registered nurses (RN), licensed practical nurses, LPN, certified nurse assistants, laboratory technicians, patient account representative, practice manager, insurance verifier, floor technician, radiology technician, maintenance technician, food service worker, and more
Peppers Unlimited of LA, Inc - production line workers
Platt Cleaning Services - cleaning technician
Prime Time Head Start - head start teacher, assistant teacher, floaters
Remington College - career training in construction and building maintenance, HVAC, laboratory assistant, pharmacy technician.
Security Plan Life Insurance - insurance sales professional
Senior Helpers - caregivers, certified nurse assistant (CNA)
Skill Up for Economic Resilience, LEDA -career training programs in high demand / high wage areas including precision machining, aviation technology, and industrial automation
SoLAcc Adult Education - resource to assist individuals with obtaining their high school equivalency HiSET.
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
Super Taters - team member
Total Rebuild - shop hands, mechanically inclined individuals to design, fabricate, and repair high pressure systems
Turner Industries - variety of entry level and skilled craft positions including mechanics, carpenters, estimators, draftsman, crane operators, janitor, material receiving helpers, planner, millwright, NDE technician, quality assurance specialist, pipefitter, recruiter, receiving clerk, rope access technician, and more
Unitech Training Academy - career training programs in dental assisting, early childhood, EKG/ phlebotomy technician, electrical, HVAC, massage therapy, pharmacy tech, medical assistant and more
US Army - active duty and reserve opportunities in over 150 plus job classifications
Vee's Sitter Services Private Duty Care - direct service workers, certified nurse assistants (CNA), PRN
VITA - Volunteer Instructors Teaching Adults - resource provider offering free adult educational assistance and HiSET
Volunteers of America - wraparound facilitators, administrative assistant
Waffle House - management and team member positions
Walmart Stores - digital shoppers, cashiers, stockers
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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