Services to Adults and Dislocated Workers

Core Services (Job Search Assistance, Labor Market Information, Resume Preparation and Job Referrals), Intensive Services (Comprehensive Assessment, Case Management and Development of an Individual Employment Plan), Training Services (On-the-Job Training, Occupational Skills Training, Work Experience and Internship) and Supportive Services (Child Care & Transportation).

Services to Eligible Youth (age 16-24)

Tutoring & study skills training and instruction leading to secondary school completion, including dropout prevention strategies; Alternative secondary school offerings; Summer employment opportunities directly linked to academic and occupational learning, Paid and unpaid work experience including internships and job shadowing; Occupational skill training; Leadership development opportunities, which include community services and peer-centered activities encouraging responsibility and other positive social behaviors; Supportive services; Adult mentoring for a duration of at least twelve months which may occur during and after program participation; Follow up services; and comprehensive guidance and counseling, including drug and alcohol abuse counseling, as well as referrals to counseling as appropriate to the needs of the individual youth.

Services to Employers

A pool of applicants for job opportunities, employer capacity building, proficiency testing of job applicants, job order postings, job analysis, local wage survey information, interview room, resource materials and labor exchange applicant pre-screening.

Services are provided through the Comprehensive One Stop Center in Calcasieu Parish to following parishes: Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jeff Davis and Vernon. 

CONTACT US 

American Job Center  (Calcasieu)
2424 Third St. Lake Charles
337- 721-4010
337-721-4186 (FAX)
Open 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday & Friday
8 a.m.- 3 p.m. on Thursdays

American Job Center (Allen)
602 Court St.
Oberlin, LA 70655
Open 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday
(Closed from noon-12:30 p.m. for lunch)

American Job Center (Beauregard)                                                                       1102 West First St.

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