Located in:
- III. Operational Planning Elements
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include an Operational Planning Elements section that supports the State’s strategy and the system-wide vision described in Section II(c) above. Unless otherwise noted, all Operational Planning Elements apply to Combined State Plan partner programs included in the plan as well as to core programs. This section must include—
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include a description of the State operating systems and policies that will support the implementation of the State strategy described in section II Strategic Elements. This includes—
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
III. b. 1. A. State operating systems that support coordinated implementation of State strategies (e.g., labor market information systems, data systems, communication systems, case-management systems, job banks, etc.)
Current Narrative:
Customer service and a focus on consumer needs for user-friendly resources in the areas of skill assessment, career planning, post-secondary training opportunities and workforce information are the highest priority. Louisiana Occupational Information System (LOIS) integration with HiRE provides a seamless delivery point for occupational and career data.
Through HiRE, LWC has maximized customer choice, providing the ability to directly enter the labor exchange process by either self-identification or through staff assistance. The system provides job-seekers with direct access to employer listings through the self-service component, as well as the ability to complete skill-based resumes.
Enhancements launched in November, 2015, provided job-seekers with the ability to do business with the LWC more efficiently with online access to file appeals to unemployment insurance decisions, access real-time claim updates and the ability to correspond online rather than through postal mail.
Louisiana’s labor market information system, case management system, job bank, and internal (customer and staff) communications systems are all integrated into one system – HiRE. HiRE is administered by Geographic Solutions, Inc. (GSI). GSI is responsible for administration, development, and data management of the HiRE system. Each aforementioned functional area within HiRE has its own module for the intake and management of information (customer, labor market, job listings, etc.). This seamless coordination between these functional areas enables rapid and efficient access to different categories of information needed to assist job seekers and employers. LWC will continue to identify opportunities to link electronic delivery of services and resources.
Featured Job-Seeker Tools
Star Jobs
Louisiana’s Star Jobs rating system was developed in response to the need to broaden our assessment of “top” occupations to be prioritized by training and education policymakers. The Star Jobs rating system considers immediate opportunities and wages associated with that job, as well as short-term (3-year) hiring outlook.
The ultimate advantage of the Star Jobs rating system is the simple, direct way that all rankings are combined into a single measure. Jobs that fare well across several dimensions stand out.
The Louisiana Workforce Commission’s Star Jobs ratings system allows job seekers to explore occupations based on their interests. The Star Jobs system enables users to understand the nature of work, identify education and training requirements, connect with education and training providers and apply for jobs online.
My life. My way.
Louisiana Workforce Commission has an online mobile tool called My life. My way. for students, young adults and anyone interested in finding high-demand careers that interest them while supporting the standard of living they want to maintain. It seamlessly flows users into Louisiana Star Jobs, the job search and career exploration tool, automatically showing users jobs that pay the salary they need.