Thousands of jobs are available across south Louisiana for workers from the oil and gas industry. Some may be able to start those jobs immediately; others may need certification or a short training class. The State of Louisiana and community partners are helping connect people like you with hiring companies. Browse all the options below to learn more about available training and to search for available jobs.
If you were laid off from the oil and gas industry, you might qualify for grant money to cover the cost of enrolling in training or certification classes. This opportunity to acquire a new skill or trade can expand your hiring prospects.
If you were recently laid off, you should visit your local Louisiana Workforce Commission office and register with them. The Louisiana Workforce Commission’s team will assist you.
Adding training or certification can improve your hiring prospects. The HiRE (Helping Individuals Reach Employment) program can connect you with those opportunities. HiRE also offers tutorials for job seekers. Explore the program’s web page for all the options.
You can also ask your reemployment case manager for information on workforce development training.
If you have recently left the oil and gas industry, your skills may cross over into other sectors.
Be matched instantly with jobs in Louisiana tailored to your skills and experience. Post your résumé now, and let the skills engine do the rest.
Fletcher Technical Community College offers non-credit training that could expand your hiring prospects. Click here to connect with the college, and Fletcher staff will contact you about enrollment.
Welding
OSHA Safety Training
Drafting & Design
Advanced Certified Welding
ASE Automotive Continuing Education
Electrical
South Central Louisiana Technical College is hosting four non-credit classes that could improve your hiring prospects. Click here to connect with the college, and SCL staff will contact you about enrollment.
Welding
Commercial Vehicle Operations (CDL)
OSHA Safety Training
Advanced Certified Welding
ASE Automotive Continuing Education
Electrical
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning)
If you were recently laid off, you should visit your local Louisiana Workforce Commission office and register with them. The Louisiana Workforce Commission’s team will assist you.
Adding training or certification can improve your hiring prospects. The HiRE (Helping Individuals Reach Employment) program can connect you with those opportunities. HiRE also offers tutorials for job seekers. Explore the program’s web page for all the options.
You can also ask your reemployment case manager for information on workforce development training.
Fletcher Technical Community College offers non-credit training that could expand your hiring prospects. Click here to connect with the college, and Fletcher staff will contact you about enrollment.
Welding
OSHA Safety Training
Drafting & Design
Advanced Certified Welding
ASE Automotive Continuing Education
Electrical
South Central Louisiana Technical College is hosting four non-credit classes that could improve your hiring prospects. Click here to connect with the college, and SCL staff will contact you about enrollment.
Welding
Commercial Vehicle Operations (CDL)
OSHA Safety Training
Advanced Certified Welding
ASE Automotive Continuing Education
Electrical
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning)