Welcome!

You are now a member of NEON, the NWLA Employment Opportunities Network.  Think of NEON as a virtual megaphone, spreading the word to job seekers near and far (through the help of people like you!) that in Northwest Louisiana there is work to be found. 

Make our website (www.workthisway.org) a favorite of yours to stay informed of industries that are growing, employers that are hiring, and where to go locally to gain the skills needed to qualify for jobs in this region. The NEON calendar will keep you informed of upcoming events that will connect you with employers, provide networking opportunities, and educate you about current events and industries impacting our regional economy. 

In addition to career resources, www.workthisway.org is full of information about community and cultural assets that make Northwest Louisiana a desirable place to build your life alongside your career.  Whether you are a lifelong resident of the area or have never been here before, you will certainly be impressed by the abundance of lifestyle options available here.

So whether you are

• just starting out on your career path
• thinking of changing career direction
• new to Northwest Louisiana, or
• trying to assist friends or family in their career search

this website is for you! Check it out today, and spread the word that in Northwest Louisiana, there is work this way . . . 

Upcoming Events

• Cyber Awareness Summit, Oct 7-9
• Job & Education Fair for laid off employees of GM and Pilgrim's Pride, Oct 14
• 'Tini Tuesdays at Copeland's Cheesecake Bistro, Oct 21

Click here to see our complete calendar of upcoming events!

Northwest Louisiana employers in need of talent include:

• Frymaster (nat'l accts mgr) 
• Calumet Lubricants (chemist)
• Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (buyer and technical positions)
• Sound Fighter Systems (prof'l & technical positions)
• VC Experts (journalist/blogger)
• Software & Services (prof'l and technical positions)

Click here to learn more.

Training News

Colleges and universities in Northwest Louisiana provide ample opportunities for you to boost your skills portfolio. Below is a snapshot of featured programs currently offered in the region:

• "Lights, Camera, Intern!" film industry internship program at SUSLA
• FREE Brownfield Jobs Training at SUSLA
• Register today for 2009 LPN or CNA classes at LSUS

Click here to learn more about training programs in Northwest Louisiana.

This Month's Featured Employer

Synapse Multimedia is a full service software and web design company that specializes in providing custom solutions to a wide range of client types. Primary services include web and software development, hosting, graphic design, animation and consulting. Synapse clients range in size from small start-up businesses to Fortune 500 companies, and represent a variety of industries including governmental agencies, healthcare, real estate, legal, education, media and many other private sector businesses. Synapse creates jobs for skilled software programmers and developers, versed in a wide variety of programming languages, as well as marketing and creative professionals. 

To find out more about Synapse and their workforce needs, as well as other profiled employers in the region, click here.

Did You know?

• Louisiana Tech faculty and students are pioneers in the growing field of nanotechnology.
• Sci-Port Louisiana's Discovery Center named one of Nation's 10 Best Science Centers for Families.
• The first offshore oil well in the world was in Caddo Lake.