Local Workforce Development Board Area 40 (Acadiana)

What Local Workforce Development Board Area 40 (Acadiana) does

Local Workforce Development Board Area 40, operating under the brand Acadiana Workforce Solutions, is a federally designated workforce development entity established under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (Public Law 113-128). It is one of 15 such boards in Louisiana and serves an eight-parish Acadiana region (Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, and Vermilion) through a network of nine career centers. The board is governed by a consortium of parish presidents and operates with a lean staff structure augmented by contracted service providers.

The board delivers three core WIOA-funded program streams — Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth — alongside specialized initiatives such as the Country Road Inclusion Program, which targets rural healthcare workforce development under a Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) federal grant. Service delivery leverages the Louisiana HiRE (Helping Individuals Reach Employment) platform, a state-administered job-matching and case-management system operated by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. In PY 2023-2024, the board reported 20,748 center visits, 12,597 individuals served, 843 businesses served, and a 73% post-program employment entry rate. Strategic partnerships span South Louisiana Community College, LSU Eunice, Ochsner Health System, and seven parish school systems, providing training-to-employment pipelines across healthcare, skilled trades, and entry-level occupations.

The entity has no commercial revenue model. All operating funding flows from federal grants — primarily U.S. Department of Labor formula allocations administered through the Louisiana Workforce Commission — supplemented by competitive federal awards such as the WORC grant. It does not sell products, license technology, or generate fees from the job seekers or businesses it serves. Pricing, customer acquisition, and revenue growth are therefore determined by federal appropriation cycles and competitive grant outcomes rather than market dynamics.

Name

Local Workforce Development Board Area 40 (Acadiana)

Legal name

Local Workforce Development Board #40

Website

https://acadianaworkforce.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Acadiana Workforce Solutions (LWDB Area 40) is a federally-designated workforce development board operating nine career centers across eight Louisiana parishes, delivering WIOA-funded Adult, Dislocated Worker, Youth, and rural healthcare programs to job seekers and employers under U.S. Department of Labor grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Employment Services (5613), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Workforce Development Programs (WIOA/One-Stop Career Centers) (EDAAAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workforce Development, Employment Readiness & Job Placement (BPADAKAE), Dislocated Worker & Rapid Response / Reemployment Programs (EDAAAOAF), Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD), Career Coaching, Mentoring & Placement Support Services (EDAAAKAO)

Keywords

• Workforce development services
• WIOA career services
• Business employer services
• Youth employment programs
• Job training placement

Headquarters

HQ city

Opelousas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. WIOA Adult Program: Federally funded workforce development program financed 100% by U.S. Department of Labor. Provides employment and training services to adults including job search assistance, training, and supportive services.
2. WIOA Dislocated Worker Program: Federally funded program (100% U.S. Department of Labor) providing services to workers who have been laid off or received notice of layoff, including retraining and re-employment assistance.
3. WIOA Youth Program: Federally funded program (100% U.S. Department of Labor) serving youth ages 14-24 who face barriers to employment, providing educational and workforce development services.
4. Country Road Inclusion Program: Specialized workforce program for rural healthcare careers, federally supported 100% by U.S. Department of Labor's Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities Initiative, $1,500,000 award for 3 years.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Local Workforce Development Board #40 (Acadiana Workforce Solutions) is the designated WIOA one-stop delivery system for an eight-parish Acadiana region, providing no-cost workforce development services to job seekers, youth, and employers. Core offerings include Career Services (job placement, resume development, occupational skills training), Business Services (recruitment, on-the-job training reimbursement, apprenticeships, rapid response), Financial Assistance (Pell Grants, M.J. Foster Promise, career scholarships), and Youth Services including the Summer Youth Academy and specialized pilots in machining, healthcare (Respiratory Therapist, Country Road Inclusion), and skilled trades (Re-Tool Program).

Product overview

Acadiana Workforce Solutions (AWS) operates as a workforce development organization serving Louisiana's eight-parish Acadiana region (Local Workforce Development Board #40). The organization provides a unified service delivery system under WIOA, combining Business Services (hiring support, recruitment, apprenticeship), Career Services (job placement, resume assistance, training), Financial Assistance (grants and scholarships), and Youth Services (Summer Youth Academy, work experience programs). Key specialized programs include the Country Road Inclusion Program for rural healthcare careers, and pilot programs in Machinist, Re-Tool (electrical/fiber optic/HVAC/plumbing), and Respiratory Therapist training. Services are accessed through regional American Job Centers and the statewide HiRE (LouisianaWorks) platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Services Comprehensive no-cost talent support solution for regional employers, including hiring support, job development, applicant recruitment and skills assessment, customized occupational training, on-the-job training (OJT) reimbursement, registered apprenticeship program coordination, rapid response for layoffs, and workforce incentives. Targeted at employers in healthcare, manufacturing, construction, energy/utilities, technology, and aerospace sectors across the 8-parish Acadiana region.
• Career Services Individual no-cost career assistance including job placement, resume development, career planning, labor market information, virtual recruiter services, interest assessments, career fairs, supportive services, and access to occupational skills training. Targeted at adults, dislocated workers, veterans, and other job seekers in the 8-parish Acadiana region.
• Financial Assistance Funding programs that close the financial gap for occupational skills training in high-wage, high-demand occupations, including Federal Pell Grants, M.J. Foster Promise Funding, and Acadiana Workforce Solutions Career Scholarships. Targeted at eligible individuals pursuing occupational skills training in the Acadiana region.
• Youth Services WIOA-funded youth employment and development programs for participants ages 14-24, including career exploration, work experience opportunities, internships, volunteer opportunities, financial literacy, vocational training, guidance and counseling, leadership development, and entrepreneurial skills training. Targeted at youth facing barriers to employment in the 8-parish Acadiana region.
• Country Road Inclusion Program Federally funded healthcare career initiative targeting rural Acadiana applicants, providing transportation assistance, training, and employment connections for sustainable careers in the healthcare sector. Supports rural residents facing geographic isolation, transportation barriers, and limited access to training resources.
• Summer Youth Academy Seasonal youth employment program partnering South Louisiana Community College, LSU at Eunice, and Ochsner to provide career development, college access, and on-site job experience for Acadiana youth participants.
• Incumbent Worker Training Program (IWTP) Louisiana Workforce Commission partnership program that provides customized training for existing employees to improve skills, productivity, and company growth. Targeted at Acadiana-region employers seeking to upskill incumbent workers.
• On-the-Job Training (OJT) Employer reimbursement program that pays Acadiana employers to train qualified new hires, making hiring and skill development more cost-effective across healthcare, manufacturing, aerospace, and construction sectors.
• Apprenticeship Programs Registered apprenticeship programs meeting industry standards, providing supervised on-the-job learning and related supplemental instruction, potentially eligible for WIOA training funds. Targeted at Acadiana employers sponsoring apprenticeship pathways.

Quantifiable outcome

• 73% employment rate in 2nd quarter after program participation (Program Year 2023-2024)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• South Louisiana Community College (SoLAcc)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor educational partner for workforce training programs including machining, welding, nursing assistant, HVAC, electrical, fiber optic, and other vocational programs. SoLAcc campuses host career centers and serve as training provider locations for WIOA-funded programs.
• Louisiana State University at Eunice (LSUE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Summer Youth Academy providing college access and career development for youth participants. Also hosts respiratory therapist program with paid internships in partnership with Ochsner.
• Ochsner Lafayette GeneralcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner for youth programs, Summer Youth Academy, and respiratory therapist program. Also provides internship opportunities and serves on the board of directors.
• Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContracted service provider for Adult and Dislocated Worker Services as well as Youth Programs under WIOA Title I.
• Louisiana Workforce CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner providing oversight, funding, and integration with state workforce systems. Also provides LA Works Employment Services/Wagner-Peyser programs and RESEA services.
• Department of Children and Family ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral partner for SNAP Employment and Training Program. SNAP recipients can be referred for workforce services.
• Louisiana Rehabilitation ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral partner for individuals with disabilities seeking employment and training services.
• Job CorpsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFederal youth employment program partner for referring young people ages 16-24.
• Adult Education PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of adult education providers including SoLAcc Adult Education that help individuals obtain GED/high school equivalency while accessing workforce services.
• Trade Adjustment Assistance ProgramminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFederal program for workers affected by foreign trade, providing additional training and support services.
• Senior Community Service Employment ProgramminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProgram serving low-income adults 55 and older with employment assistance.
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWelfare-to-work program partner referring TANF recipients for workforce services.
• Second Chance Reentry ProgramcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProgram serving formerly incarcerated individuals seeking employment, partnering with 2nd Chance Job Fairs.
• American Job Centers (Statewide Network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of the statewide network of American Job Centers providing integrated workforce services under the Louisiana Works brand.
• Eight Parish Presidents ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative governance structure with Parish Presidents (Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, Vermilion) providing oversight and policy guidance through a consortium agreement. St. Landry Parish Government serves as grant recipient and fiscal agent.
• CCI Piping SystemsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrivate sector board member company. Tessa Brown serves as Board Chairperson representing CCI Piping Systems.
• Stuller Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrivate sector board member company. Jason Lemaire serves as Board Vice-Chair representing Stuller Inc.
• Lafayette Economic Development AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development partner co-sponsoring career fairs including the Iberia Career & Skill Up Resource Fair.
• SoLAcc Trio - Educational Opportunity CentersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFederal TRiO program providing educational opportunity services, co-sponsoring career fairs.
• Inter-Tribal Council of LouisianaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner providing workforce services for Native American communities and programs.
• Lafayette Housing AuthorityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHousing authority partner providing ticket-to-work program and supportive services for housing residents.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Conduent: A business process services company that operates government workforce and human services programs — comparable as an outsourced operator of WIOA-adjacent employment services for public-sector clients.
• MAXIMUS: A government services contractor operating workforce, unemployment insurance, and human services programs on behalf of state and federal agencies — comparable to Acadiana as a publicly-funded workforce services delivery entity.

Direct peers

• Eckerd Youth Alternatives: A nonprofit youth and workforce services provider currently contracted by LWDB #40 to deliver Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth programs — a direct operational peer and counterparty on the same WIOA Title I funding.
• Workforce Solutions of Central Texas: A Texas Workforce Commission-affiliated LWDB serving a multi-county region under WIOA with the same one-stop operator structure, employer services, and WIOA Adult/Youth/Dislocated Worker funding streams.
• CareerSource Florida Network: Florida's statewide network of regional workforce development boards operating under WIOA with the same American Job Center model, employer services, and federal funding structure as Acadiana Workforce Solutions.
• WorkSource Washington: Washington state's branded WIOA workforce development system operating American Job Centers, providing comparable job-seeker and employer services under federal workforce funding.

Broad incumbents

• Jewish Vocational Service (JVS): A national nonprofit providing workforce training, career coaching, and placement services for job seekers facing barriers, with a similar mission and population focus as Acadiana's Career Services and WIOA programs.
• Easterseals: A national disability services nonprofit providing vocational rehabilitation, employment supports, and workforce training — overlapping with Acadiana's Louisiana Rehabilitation Services referral pathway and disability employment focus.
• Goodwill Industries International: A national nonprofit operating workforce development, job training, and placement programs across thousands of locations, with overlapping mission serving job seekers facing barriers to employment.
• Catholic Charities USA: A national nonprofit network providing workforce development, refugee employment, and job-readiness services that overlap with Acadiana's WIOA-eligible population segments and community-based delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles10 records

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