Are you unemployed or are you looking for a career change? Are you an employer looking for employees? If so, the American Job Center – Region V invites you to take part in the Quarterly Job Fair, which will take place from 9:30 a.m.- noon, Wednesday, Feb. 21 in the Lake Charles Event Center’s Exhibition Hall, 900 Lakeshore Drive. More than 40 employers are expected to attend.

Veterans, who will be given priority services, are asked to arrive at 9 a.m. for exclusive access to employers until 9:30 a.m. The job fair is a great opportunity for employers to meet face-to-face with job seekers and conduct on-site interviews. 

Job seekers are strongly encouraged to wear business attire and to bring a picture ID and several copies of their current resume. Also, make sure to arrive early to make sure you get the opportunity to meet with employers. Pre-registration is not required.The American Job Center also needs employers to take part in the job fair. There is no cost for employers to participate but pre-registration is required. The deadline to sign up is Friday, Feb. 16 or once capacity has been met. To register, call 337-721-4010 or email business@lwia51.com.

The American Job Center serves Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis and Vernon parishes. 

The job fair is sponsored by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, in conjunction with the Workforce Development Board and the Louisiana Workforce Commission. It is funded by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. 

For more information about the job fair, contact the American Job Center at 337-721-4010 or email business@lwia51.com.