Vermilion Parish Job Fair set for Tuesday, Aug. 16
This Tuesday, August 17th, St. Theresa’s Hall (101 N Leonard) in Abbeville will be the site of over 30 companies and resource providers assembled to meet local jobseekers.
The Vermilion Parish Job Fair will take place from 9 a.m. to noon, with COVID-19 restrictions in place. Attendees must wear masks and safety measures like social distancing will be observed.
“It’s been a challenging year for local employers, but the fair will offer them an opportunity to connect with hopefuls and rebuild their teams,” says Vermilion Chamber Director Lynn Guillory.
“Pandemic unemployment benefits have just expired, so this is good time to work with jobseekers who are actively trying to rejoin the workforce or jumpstart their careers,” adds Economic Development Director Anne Falgout.
Partners joining the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce and the Vermilion Economic Development Alliance for the fair’s fifth year include the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Acadiana Workforce Solutions, and South Louisiana Community College.
There is no fee for jobseekers to attend. They should bring resumes and dress for success. For links to participating employers and other details, visit www.vermilionparishjobfair.com.
This is a list of participating employers:
• Abbeville General
Hospital
• Acadian Ambulance
• Acadiana Broadcasting Group
• American Pollution Control Corp
• Arc of Acadiana
• Aviation Exteriors
• Bayou Fencing & Supply
• City of Abbeville
• Compass Health
• Cypress Bayou Casino Hotel
• Eastridge Nursing and Rehab
• Eastridge Senior Living Suites
• Ecoserv
• Gulf Coast Bank
• Iberia Comprehensive CHC
• Langlinais Broussard Kohlenberg
• Leading Healthcare of Louisiana
• Maison du Monde Living Center
• Mendoza Ford
• MV Transportation
• Ochsner Lafayette General
• Office of Juvenile Justice
• Pelican Pointe
• PTW Energy Services
• Senior Helpers
• The Wright Group
• US Navy
• Vermilion Healthcare Center
• Vermilion Parish School Board
• Waffle House
• Walmart
• Western and Southern Life
Jobseeker Resources in attendance:
• Acadiana Workforce Solutions
• Better Business Bureau
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana
• Louisiana Workforce Commission
• South LA Community College