2nd Chance Job Fair

2nd Chance Job Fair

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Learn about career opportunities in Lafayette and surrounding areas for justice involved and formerly incarcerated persons and their families. Employers with current career openings will exhibit.

This event is FREE and open to the public.

When: Wednesday, July 15, 2026,  10:00 a.m. to 12 noon

Where: Heymann Convention Center, 1373 S. College Road, Lafayette, LA

Questions/ Information:  Pastor Charles Banks: 337-344-9345, revcebanks@hotmail.com 

Jessica Hall: 337-315-8220, jessica.hall@lafayettesheriff.com

Acadiana Workforce Solutions: 337-347-9115


Career Readiness & Expungement Workshop

When: Thursday, June 25th, 2pm to 5pm

Where: Domingue Recreation Center, 901 Mudd Ave., Lafayette, LA


Last update 06/11/2026
This information is updated regularly. Please check back often.

Participating businesses:

Bailey's Support Services - offshore cooks, galleyhands, warehouse staff, restaurant staff, outside sales, grocery buyer

DS Bus South Lafayette - school bus drivers

Goodwill Industries of Acadiana- retail associate, lawncare, warehouse, maintenance

Gulf Coast Marine Fabricators - offshore rigger, offshore fitter, offshore welder

Lamar - installers

Meritus Credit Union - tellers, teller supervisor, and 2nd Chance banking services

Moncla - oil and gas, truck drivers, drillers, derrick man, floorman, helpers, operators

Staff Pro Workforce Solutions - bilingual forklift operator, bilingual office clerk

US Army - active duty and reserves for over 200+ careers


Resource Service Providers:

Acadiana Workforce Solutions - Career scholarships for short-term training, on the training and work experience assistance programs

Lafayette Parish School System Early Childhood Education - resource assistance for individuals needing child care

Lighthouse of Louisiana - resource service for individuals with disabilities regarding working while receiving SSA benefits

Louisiana Workforce Commission- Employment and training programs

Remington College - education and training in a variety of career fields including: construction and building maintenance, HVAC, pharmacy technician, laboratory assistant

Skill Up for Economic Resilience - Career training program information for aviation technology, precision machining, and industrial maintenance

South Louisiana Community College - Academic and training programs in a variety of career fields.

South Louisiana Community College, Adult Education Program - educational services for adults to achieve high school equivalent HiSET

South Louisiana Community College - Workforce Training- Career training in carpentry, commercial truck driving, certified logistics technician, electrical, HVAC, certified nurse assistant (CNA), electronic health record specialist, phlebotomy technician, heavy equipment operator, industrial maintenance, plumbing, power lineman, machining, and welding

United Way of Acadiana - resource services including second chance banking

VITA- adult education services

Work for Warriors Louisiana - resource for veterans seeking employment


Job Seeker Resources

Resources to prepare for the job fair:

Attending a Job Fair Tips|  Effective Interview Skills (video) |  Resume Tips (video)


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