Harahan LA Unemployment Career Center Office

Office Name: Harahan American Job Center Address: 1900 Lafayette Street, Suite 1, Harahan, LA 70123 Phone: 504-736-6900 Fax: 504-736-6999 Email: harahanajc@lwc.la.gov

Job search assistance Resume and cover letter writing Career counseling and assessment Labor market information

Information on Harahan LA Unemployment Career Center Office:

• Website: https://www.laworks.net/SLDetails.asp?ID=11
• Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Contacts:
  • Veterans Representative: Robert Boudreaux, rboudreaux@lwc.la.gov
  • Business Representative: Tina Gaspard, tgaspard@lwc.la.gov
  • Youth Services Contact: Sharon Smith, ssmith@lwc.la.gov
• Managers:
  • Site Manager: Linda Boudreaux, lboudreaux@lwc.la.gov
  • Regional Manager: Dana Baker, dbaker@lwc.la.gov
• Nearest Intersection: Lafayette Street and Hickory Avenue
• Direction from Downtown: Take I-10 East to Clearview Parkway South (Exit 226). Turn left onto Jefferson Highway. Turn right onto Hickory Avenue. Turn left onto Lafayette Street. The office is on the right.
• About the Career Center: The Harahan American Job Center is one of the local offices of the Louisiana Workforce Commission, the state agency that administers unemployment benefits and workforce development programs in Louisiana. The Harahan American Job Center provides a range of services to job seekers and employers in Jefferson Parish and surrounding areas.
• Services Provided At Location:
  • Job search assistance
  • Resume and cover letter writing
  • Career counseling and assessment
  • Labor market information
  • Training and education opportunities
  • Unemployment insurance information and assistance
  • Veterans services
  • Business services
  • Youth services
  • Vocational rehabilitation services

Some questions you can ask the unemployment career office are:

• How do I file for unemployment benefits in Louisiana?
• What are the eligibility requirements for unemployment benefits in Louisiana?
• How much can I receive in unemployment benefits in Louisiana?
• How long can I collect unemployment benefits in Louisiana?
• How do I report my work search activities to the unemployment office?
• How do I appeal a decision on my unemployment claim?
• What are some of the training and education programs available for unemployed workers?
• How can I access online job listings and resources?
• How can I get help with my resume and cover letter?
• How can I prepare for a job interview?
• How can I find out about the labor market and wages in my area?
• How can I connect with employers who are hiring in my field?
• How can I get assistance with transportation, childcare, or other barriers to employment?
• What are some of the special services available for veterans, youth, or people with disabilities?

Other nearby town career centers or unemployment offices are:

• West Jefferson American Job Center, 1900 Lafayette Street, Suite 2, Gretna, LA 70053, Phone: 504-227-1283, Email: ebushharrison@jeffparish.net, Website: https://www.laworks.net/SLDetails.asp?ID=10
• New Orleans East American Job Center, 3400 Tulane Avenue, Suite 2400, New Orleans, LA 70119, Phone: 504-658-4500, Email: neworleanseastajc@lwc.la.gov, Website: https://www.laworks.net/SLDetails.asp?ID=9

Frequent Questions On Louisiana Unemployment Insurance Benefits