Hours
Mon. & Fri, 9:30 - 3:30 PM
Wed 9:30 - 6:00 PM
Also open by request
Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 10:30 - 12:00 at Delmont Gardens Library
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 10:00 - 12:30 at the Central Library
Are you interested in a career with the Federal Government right here in Louisiana? They are hiring for a variety of jobs, most with good pay and good benefits. Come and attend this free seminar and learn all about local employment opportunities and application procedures in federal civil service. This is an informational event, not a jobfair. registration required, register at 225-262-2680.
Wednesday, February 15, 11:30 - 1:00 at the Bluebonnet Library
Participants will take the "Job Survival and Success Scale" inventory to find out how they perform in a number of soft skills and attitudes crucial to worksplace success. They will be introduced to techniques that can help make their current job more recession-proof and receive valuable job search information. registration required, register at 225-381-8434.
For Reading and Viewing
Are you one of the growing number of folks who want to work at home? Read our excellent new books "200 Best Home Businesses" and "Making Serious Money from Home". Are you curious about which careers are creating the most jobs? Try the video "50 Best Jobs for the 21st Century: Good Pay, Most Openings and Fastest Growth." Like to move around in cyberspace? View the DVD "How to Find a Job on the Internet." Our collection is growing daily -- come check it out.
Civil Service Job Information
Need information on employment with the State of Louisiana? Visit their website at www.civilservice.louisiana.gov for all the latest on job openings, testing, applications, pay scales, etc. Their motto is "Get it here, and get it fast!"
For Senior Workers
The Senior Employment Program of Catholic Community Services is a free program providing employers access to a diverse pool of personnel to fill part-time and full-time openings. If you are a mid-life career changer, early retiree, first-time worker or displaced worker, contact the program at 225-346-0680 or 1-800-560-0200. Find more information at the website www.Sr.Employ.org.
EBRP Adult Education
Need help with preparation for Civil Service or Occupational job testing? Want to brush up your computer skills before job hunting? The Christa McAuliffe Center at 12000 Goodwood Blvd. offers free adult education courses. Call 226-7631 in the summer on Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to be sure a counselor is available. Then go in before 5:00 to talk to a counselor and register. Allow a couple of hours. Bring a picture ID and proof of Social Security number. If you're 17, bring a birth certificate and a parent or guardian to sign the papers.
Also, check out our Learning Express Databases, a comprehensive interactive learning platform of tests, courses, and career preparation for students and adults.