
History & Objective
After Vermilion’s first parish-wide job fair in March of 2016, local civic leaders and workforce partners wanted to create a dedicated pathway to employers and job seekers. Using funds earmarked for workforce development, the Vermilion at Work initiative was launched in July of the same year. Vermilion at Work is an over-arching brand for employment services of all kinds, assisting those seeking career opportunities and employers in Vermilion Parish.
Program Areas

Workforce Connect
**NEW**
Post a Job Opening
For details regarding the August 2021 Vermilion Parish Job Fair, including a list of participating employers, click here.
**Upcoming fairs**

Business Tune-Ups
November 10, 2021
Vermilion at Work:
Connecting Education & Economic Development
Registration Details Coming Soon!
August 5, 2021
Hot Topics in Employment Law
Laura Pryor Johnson, Allen & Gooch
Unemployment Insurance
Stephen Harris, Louisiana Workforce Commission

Career Readiness
Jobseeker Training Tips 2016 – Laurie J. James, Image & Resume Consultant
Jobseeker Workshop Tips 2017 – Sherman Bernard, Goodwill Industries of Acadiana & Jabian Sellers, LA Workforce Commission
Jobseeker Workshop Tips 2021 – Shaun Cormier, Acadiana Workforce Solutions
Acadiana Opportunity – If you were laid off from the oil and gas industry, you might qualify for grant money to cover the cost of enrolling in training or certification classes.