Employers
JOB1's goal in Business Services is to develop a strong partnership with the business community to establish a highly competitive workforce. Our goal with each employer is to make his or her business more successful by providing services and programs to help recruit, train, and retain the best employees.
Employer Services include:
- Employee Recruitment Services
- On-the-Job Training- Wage subsidies to employers for costs associated with training employees on the job for up to six months.
- Customized Training- Training designed to meet the special requirements of an employer or group of employers. The employer must commit to employ or continue to employ an individual upon successful completion of the training.
- Interview Space at the Career Center
- Employment and Labor Market Statistics
- Information on Tax Incentives
- Employee Skills Information
- Assessment of Incumbent Worker Skills
- Employee Lay-Off Assistance
Business Outreach
- Business Networking and Educational Events
- Business Advisory Councils - employer forums
- Collaboration and partnerships with Regional, State, and Local Business and Economic Development Organizations
- Job Fairs
Online Resources
The Louisiana Virtual One Stop System (www.laworks.net) has a host of information relevant to employers including information on:
- Labor Market Including Wage Trends and Skills Information
- Worker's Compensation
- Unemployment Insurance
- Labor Market
- Youth Employment
- Occupational Licensing
- Filing Quarterly Wage Reports
- Form 77 / Separation Notice
- ONET
Asset Protection
OSHA Consultation
Worksite safety and review available to businesses to ensure they meet federal guidelines
Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Tax credit offered to businesses that hire from targeted populations
Rapid Response
Provides transitional assistance to businesses and workers targeted for significant layoffs.
For more info, visit JOB1NOLA.org