Registration is now open for an LED FastStart online career fair that will connect in- and out-of-state job seekers with Louisiana companies filling a wide range of business administration and technology positions. The online event will take place Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants can register in advance or during the event.
Positions featured at the career fair include Analyst, Technical Writer and Editor, AWS Data Engineer, Account Manager, Accountant, Financial Analysts, Logistician Associate, Catering and Production Manager, Nutrition Specialist, Data Entry, IT Support, RFP Writer, Software Developer and more.
Eight companies from across the state seeking to fill more than 90 job openings have committed to participate in the career fair to date:
- Bollinger, Houma
- CGI, Lafayette
- Click Here Digital, Baton Rouge
- General Informatics, Baton Rouge
- The Healthy School Food Collaborative, Pearl River
- LHC Group, Lafayette
- Premier Health, Baton Rouge
- Sparq, Baton Rouge
Using the Brazen online events platform, job seekers will have the opportunity to explore the employers’ online booths, research the companies and see the opportunities for which they are best suited. Registrants also can participate in one-on-one text-based chats with company representatives.
Since the digital LED FastStart Recruiting platform was launched in October 2020, more than 3,800 prospects have participated in 38 online career fairs for multiple businesses or individual companies. The fairs have covered a range of industries, from digital/tech to manufacturing. Similar events showcasing other job sectors will be scheduled throughout the year. To receive email notifications about future career fairs, opt in here.
To register, visit the Brazen registration page. For more information, contact LED FastStart Recruitment Director Jamie Nakamoto at Jamie.Nakamoto@la.gov or 225.342.1575.
About LED
Louisiana Economic Development is responsible for strengthening the state’s business environment and creating a more vibrant economy. In 2023, LED attracted more than $25 billion of capital investment resulting in the creation of 19,000 potential new and retained jobs. Explore how LED cultivates jobs and economic opportunity for the people of Louisiana and employers of all sizes at OpportunityLouisiana.com.
LED Media Contacts:
Mark Lorando, Communications Director
Mark.Lorando@la.gov
225.342.3437
Patricia Murret, LED Deputy Press Secretary
Patricia.Murret@la.gov
225.342.0124