Attend an Event
Upcoming Career Center Seminar - Jobs with good pay and good benefits: Federal Government opportunities in South Louisiana
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, careers, application procedures, and benefits in federal civil service. This is an informational event, not a jobfair!
The seminar will be presented by Bill Tyler, Administrative Officer at the Southern Regional Research Center, a federal agency based in New Orleans.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at the Bluebonnet Library. For information and registration call 225-381-8434 or email anowak@careercenterbr.com
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Parking Update It's still convenient to park while visiting the Career Center in the downtown East Baton Rouge Parish Library even though construction has begun on the new Courthouse. Two River Center parking garages are located 2 blocks away on the corner of St. Louis and Government Streets. The Third Street Parking Garage has opened on the corner of Third and Convention Streets, two blocks the other way (enter from Convention).
Computer Classes
SeniorNet offers various level of computer classes at East Baton Rouge Council on Aging offices. Classes beginning in March include Basic Keyboarding, Introduction to Computers, Computer Fundamentals and Windows. Fees are $45 to $65, depending on the class. For information, call Louise at 923-8000, ext. 309.
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.
