Louisiana Business Leadership Network

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1 Louisiana Business Leadership Network September, I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E 1 Tell Me About Yourself. 2 Training Opportunities 4 I Think I Can 4 Louisiana Job Fairs 5 About LBLN Tell Me About Yourself The most frequently asked question in any new relationship. Whether you are participating in a job interview or meeting someone at a party, most people are genuinely interested in other people. What are you going to say? Is it easier to describe someone else than to describe yourself? Who can assist you with your response? As we work with individuals who are in the process of developing independence or seeking new employment, this is a critical question. Are we helping others describe themselves as we describe them? Perhaps a more important question is, How do you describe an individual with a disability? Articles, case studies, client descriptions, training materials, and so many written materials begin and end with descriptions of the cannot do s. Pages and pages of descriptions are often meticulously prepared with detailed information about all of the things a person is unable to do. John, Tell me about yourself. Well,.. I cannot stand for long periods of time. I cannot cook. I cannot drive a car. The ability to document all of the cannot will directly impact the services the individual receives. The more documentation, the more services.. or disservice? By 2010, 40% of the American workforce (64 million) will be eligible for retirement.. What would the consequence be if individuals described their abilities every time they were asked this question? John, Tell me about yourself. I would be glad to.. I can type 40 words per minute. I can utilize multiple computer applications. I can navigate public transportation. I can be depended upon regularly. I can do just about anything you teach me to do! Kimberly Seeger, LBLN

2 Page 2 LBLN September, 2007 Training Opportunities Healthcare Training programs are available in southeast, south central and southwest Louisiana for the following occupations: Certified Nurse Assistant/Aide (CNA) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic Echo Technician Surgical Technologist Patient Care Technician (PCT) Visit for a list of where and when trainings are offered. are available in all areas.) (Not all curricula Advanced Manufacturing The training you receive will focus on the skills that our industry partners have identified as the most critical skill areas needed in the manufacturing sector. Courses include: Technical Math, Safety, Lock-out/Tag-out, Blueprint Reading, CNC Lathe, Metallurgy, Basic Electricity, Ohms law, AC/DC Theory, Motor Controllers, Instrumentation, Schematics and Diagrams, Communication skills and Welding. Advanced Manufacturing training offers excellent job opportunities. Jobs in this field include: Machinist, Electrical Technicians, Industrial Maintenance, Instrumentation Technicians, Construction and Marine Trades earn $25,000-$40,000 per year. This is your opportunity to become part of the skilled workforce that industry needs. Marine Transportation Delgado has established an education and training program to assist the marine industry in recruiting and retaining skilled employees on the New Orleans and Northshore campuses. Program goals include increasing technical skill levels and competency of participants as well as to recruit individuals for the maritime and oil and gas industries. Lodging and tuition paid by grant funding USCG required courses Industry certification in all completed courses Career pathways include: Entry Level Deckhand Deckhand to Tankerman Tankerman to Apprentice/Steersman Entry Level Roustabout Culinary Arts Culinary training will be offered through Café Reconcile, Nunez Community College and Delgado Community College. Each program is responsive to industry developments and is guided by a professional. Students, who are not able to satisfactorily complete general education courses, like English and Math, can still receive recognition for competencies in the trade areas of cooking, baking and cold preparations through some of the programs offered. Contact Debbie@lbln.org

3 LBLN September, 2007 Page 3 I Think I Can If you think you are beaten you are; If you think you dare not, you don't; If you want to win but think you can't; It's almost a cinch you won't. If you think you'll lose you're lost; For out of the world we find Success begins with a fellow's will; It's all in a state of mind. Life's battles don't always go To the stronger and faster man, But sooner or later the man who wins Is the man who thinks he can people with a Bachelor's degree or more reported: currently not working actively looking for work a disability Louisiana Job Fairs Businesses Recruiting Able Workers Louisiana, Chase Bank is serving as the 2007 Business Champion for the job fairs, providing support by stationing recruiters at events across the state. We hope that our participation will encourage other companies to attend these job fairs, said Mary Durusau, Community Relations Officer. As a company, Chase values the abilities of all people. We re proud to be recognized as a leader in identifying talented employees who otherwise might be overlooked. Chase Bank was recognized last year for its services to people with disabilities when it was honored with the Governor s Disability Community Action and Leadership Award for Employer of the Year. Local event teams are the driving force which makes these job fairs a success. A collaboration of professionals from multiple community organizations volunteer to coordinate job fairs. For more information about the 2007 job fairs, including information about local events, visit Medicaid Purchase Plan online at

4 Page 4 LBLN September, 2007 September Wednesday, September 12 10:00 AM Wednesday, September 18 September Wednesday, September 26 10:00 AM Thursday, September 27 Statewide Job Fair Teleconference Contact kim@lbln.org Workforce Training Opportunity and Benefits Assistance Presentation West Bank Career and Business Solutions Center Contact debbie@lbln.org United States Business Leadership Network Conference Statewide Job Fair Teleconference Contact kim@lbln.org Workforce Training Opportunity and Benefits Assistance East Bank Career and Business Solutions Center Contact debbie@lbln.org October Thursday, October 4 October 10-12, :00 am 1:00 pm 10:00 am 1:00 pm Thursday, October 18, 2007 Thursday, October 18 10:00 am 1:00 pm Tuesday, October 23 9:00 am 12:00 noon Tuesday, October 30 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Tuesday, October 30 Lake Charles Job Fair Contraband Room at the Lake Charles Civic Center Contact jvassar@dss.state.la.us Louisiana Rehabilitation Association 2007 Annual Training Conference Baton Rouge Marriot Hotel Contact mblackmo@dss.state.la.us Northshore Job Fair Covington Presbyterian Church Contact dnelsonnfhf@bellsouth.net Shreveport Job Fair Municipal Auditorium Contact MaEvans@voanorthla.org Alexandria Job Fair Contact jirby@ldol.state.la.us Monroe Job Fair Monroe Civic Center Contact jsmith4@dss.state.la.us New Orleans Job Fair Jefferson Parish Regional Library Contact ausey@dss.state.la.us Baton Rouge Job Fair American Legion Contact kjackso1@dss.state.la.us Houma Job Fair Evergreen Cajun Center Contact wlapeyre@dss.state.la.us Lafayette Job Fair Heymann Performing Arts Center Contact jedward2@dss.state.la.us

5 LBLN September, 2007 Page 5 About LBLN The Louisiana Business Leadership Network (LBLN) is a business-led, non-profit organization dedicated to helping Louisiana employers understand, utilize, and benefit from the valuable resource that people with disabilities represent in both the consumer and labor markets. We envision a future where... Businesses actively market their products and services to consumers with disabilities because doing so creates profit. Employers actively recruit, hire, train, advance, and support workers (with disabilities) because doing so raises productivity. Agencies and vendors (that exist to serve the employment needs of people with disabilities) recognize and respond to the fact that employer satisfaction is a fundamental service outcome that must be addressed to guarantee their success and survival. People with disabilities, once hired and properly accommodated in their jobs, are not workers with disabilities, but simply workers. To fulfill this purpose and to pursue this vision, the Louisiana Business Leadership Network will provide: Employer Consultation & Technical Assistance Training Liaison/Networking Support Research & Development Public Relations Louisiana Business Leadership Network 504 Mayflower Drive Metairie, LA Phone: Website: Larry Dale, Larry@lbln.org Kimberly Seeger, Kim@lbln.org Debbie Welch, Debbie@lbln.org