NEW ORLEANS – The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) and the Westbank Business & Industry Association (WBIA) will host the second annual Workforce 2.0 networking expo, an event created to open the lines of communication between businesses and regional workforce training and resource providers.
Business owners will meet major workforce influencers face-to-face during this four-hour networking event. This is an opportunity for businesses to learn more about available workforce resources and training programs while also sharing their hiring needs, experiences, and expectations with the essential contacts at each organization. This is the perfect opportunity to:
- Meet with training providers who teach job readiness skill courses and understand the curriculum available
- Discover high school programs: dual enrollment and Industry Based Certifications (IBC) for new employees
- Discover if your business is eligible for tax credits for apprenticeship/hiring
- Discover funding for in-house training to assist in the skill development of existing employees
Resource and training providers in attendance include: Delgado Community College, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, LA Works, Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC), Re-Entry Program, University of New Orleans, and Urban League of Louisiana.
The event takes place on Thursday, Oct. 18, at the JEDCO Conference Center (701A Churchill Parkway, Avondale, LA 70094) from 8 a.m. to noon. The event is free and open to the public. Breakfast will be provided. Please register online in advance here.
