0,000+ in tuition and fees for in-demand occupations), and connections to apprenticeships. Every state has a workforce agency that oversees unemployment insurance, labor market information, and rapid response services for laid-off workers. Registered Apprenticeship programs pay workers while they train for skilled trades (electrician, plumber, HVAC, heavy equipment, and increasingly healthcare and IT). For formerly incarcerated fathers, state Department of Labor reentry programs and organizations like the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) provide transitional jobs and placement. This directory includes AJCs, workforce boards, apprenticeship programs, and reentry services.
16 Resources
1. Louisiana Workforce Commission — Free
State agency operating Louisiana Job Center workforce offices statewide with job search, resume help, training referrals, and career counseling for fathers. Also administers unemployment insurance and workforce programs. Call 225-342-3111 or visit 1001 N 23rd Street in Baton Rouge weekdays. Bring photo ID, Social Security card, and resume when available. Useful primary entry point for Louisiana fathers seeking employment support and retraining.
225-342-3111 · 1001 N 23rd St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
2. American Job Center – New Orleans — Free
Local Louisiana Job Center offering free job search assistance, resume review, career counseling, and training referrals for New Orleans area fathers. Call 504-658-4520 or visit 2601 Tulane Avenue Suite 1100 weekdays. Bring photo ID, Social Security card, and resume when available. Services are free and open to job seekers regardless of unemployment status. Useful starting point for fathers transitioning between jobs or careers.
504-658-4520 · 2601 Tulane Ave #1100, New Orleans, LA 70119 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
3. Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana — Free
Job training, placement, and career services for fathers and adults in the greater New Orleans area including resume help, interview coaching, and skills training. Call 504-456-8256 or visit 3400 Tulane Avenue weekdays. Services generally free or low-cost. Useful for fathers reentering the workforce, transitioning careers, or needing soft-skills and job-readiness training through a trusted community-based employment services organization.
504-456-8256 · 3400 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
4. Capital Area Workforce Solutions – Baton Rouge — Free
Regional workforce center offering employment services, job search, and training programs for fathers in the Baton Rouge area. Provides WIOA-funded training for eligible workers and veterans' priority services. Call 225-354-7373 or visit 4350 Bluebonnet Boulevard weekdays. Bring photo ID, Social Security card, and resume when available. Useful primary resource for capital area fathers seeking retraining, credentials, and employment support.
225-354-7373 · 4350 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
5. Northwest Louisiana Workforce — Free
Regional workforce office offering job placement, career development, training referrals, and resume help for fathers in the Shreveport area. Provides WIOA-funded training for eligible workers and veterans' priority services. Call 318-676-7705 or visit 1525 Fairfield Avenue weekdays. Bring photo ID, Social Security card, and resume when available. Useful primary resource for northwest Louisiana fathers seeking retraining and employment assistance at no cost.
318-676-7705 · 1525 Fairfield Ave, Shreveport, LA 71101 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
6. Louisiana Rehabilitation Services — Free
State employment services, vocational training, and rehabilitation programs for Louisiana fathers and adults with disabilities. Counselors help with job training, assistive technology, and workplace accommodations. Call 225-219-2225 or visit 627 N 4th Street in Baton Rouge weekdays. Bring photo ID, Social Security card, and disability documentation for intake. Useful resource for fathers with disabilities seeking to enter or return to competitive employment.
225-219-2225 · 627 N 4th St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
7. Lafayette Economic Development Authority — Free
Economic development authority connecting fathers in the Acadiana region with employers, workforce partners, and business resources. Focuses on attracting and growing Lafayette-area employers. Call 337-593-1400 or visit 211 E Devalcourt Street weekdays. Useful for fathers exploring local job market trends, high-growth industries, and employer contacts in the Lafayette area. Coordinate with workforce partners for direct job search and training services.
337-593-1400 · 211 E Devalcourt St, Lafayette, LA 70506 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
8. Acadiana Workforce Solutions — Free
Regional workforce office offering employment training, job placement, and career services for fathers in the Lafayette and Acadiana area. Provides WIOA-funded training and veterans' priority services. Call 337-262-5601 or visit 825 Kaliste Saloom Road weekdays. Bring photo ID, Social Security card, and resume when available. Useful primary resource for Acadiana fathers seeking retraining, job leads, and career counseling at no cost.
337-262-5601 · 825 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
9. Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana — Free
Job training, resume help, interview coaching, and placement services for fathers and adults in the Shreveport area. Call 318-227-0030 or visit 800 W 70th Street weekdays. Services generally free or low-cost and funded through retail operations. Useful for fathers reentering the workforce after incarceration, unemployment, or career transitions needing soft-skills training and connection to northwest Louisiana employers through a community-based organization.
318-227-0030 · 800 W 70th St, Shreveport, LA 71106 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
10. Southwest Louisiana Workforce Development — Free
Regional workforce office offering job search assistance, skills training, and career services for fathers in the Lake Charles area. Provides WIOA-funded training and veterans' priority services. Call 337-721-3584 or visit 4250 Highway 14 weekdays. Bring photo ID, Social Security card, and resume when available. Useful primary resource for Calcasieu and surrounding parish fathers seeking retraining and employment support at no cost.
337-721-3584 · 4250 Hwy 14, Lake Charles, LA 70607 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
11. Central Louisiana Workforce Center — Free
Regional workforce office offering employment services, training programs, and career counseling for fathers in the Alexandria and central Louisiana area. Provides WIOA-funded training and veterans' priority services. Call 318-487-5451 or visit 5610 Coliseum Boulevard weekdays. Bring photo ID, Social Security card, and resume when available. Useful primary resource for central Louisiana fathers seeking retraining, job leads, and career counseling at no cost.
318-487-5451 · 5610 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria, LA 71303 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
12. Northeast Louisiana Workforce Center — Free
Regional workforce office offering job search, training programs, and career development services for fathers in the Monroe and northeast Louisiana region. Provides WIOA-funded training and veterans' priority services. Call 318-362-3295 or visit 1650 Lamy Lane weekdays. Bring photo ID, Social Security card, and resume when available. Useful primary resource for northeast Louisiana fathers seeking retraining, job leads, and career counseling at no cost.
318-362-3295 · 1650 Lamy Ln, Monroe, LA 71201 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
13. Dress for Success – New Orleans — Free
Professional attire, career development, and job coaching for women reentering the workforce in the New Orleans area. Not a direct service for fathers but a referral resource when co-parents and female family members are job searching. Call 504-218-5151 or visit 1539 Jackson Avenue Suite 301 weekdays. Referral typically required through a partner agency. Useful complementary resource for family economic stability.
504-218-5151 · 1539 Jackson Ave #301, New Orleans, LA 70130 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website
14. Louisiana Job Connection — Free
State online job board connecting Louisiana job seekers with employers across all parishes through matching technology. Fathers can create a profile, upload resumes, and search openings at any hour at no cost. Available 24/7 online. Useful ongoing tool alongside local workforce center services for job leads, skill matching, and employer outreach. Combine with in-person workforce center support for best results statewide.
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15. Volunteers of America – Employment Services — Free
Job readiness programs, employment support, and transitional services for low-income, veteran, and justice-involved fathers in the New Orleans area. Call 504-309-0700 or visit 4152 Canal Street weekdays. Bring photo ID, Social Security card, and any relevant service or court paperwork for intake. Useful for fathers needing wraparound support combining employment services with housing, veterans, and case management assistance under one agency.
504-309-0700 · 4152 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
16. Louisiana Small Business Development Center — Free
Free business counseling, training, and startup resources for Louisiana fathers pursuing entrepreneurship or growing existing businesses. Certified advisors assist with business plans, financing, and regulatory compliance. Call 225-578-3831 or visit the CEBA Building at LSU in Baton Rouge weekdays. Services free through federal and state funding. Useful resource for fathers exploring self-employment as a pathway to flexible work and family income.
225-578-3831 · 3507 CEBA Bldg, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website