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Saint Charles workforce office reports 'phenomenal' year, emphasizes rapid-response services for layoffs
Summary
Thomas Scott told the Parish Council the tri-parish workforce office met or exceeded statewide performance measures despite federal cuts, highlighted local unemployment at 3.7%, and described rapid-response services (on-site orientations, a bus computer lab and one-on-one help) for workers affected by layoffs.
Thomas Scott, director of the tri-parish workforce office, told the Saint Charles Parish Council on Nov. 17 that the office “had another phenomenal year” despite federal budget cuts and ongoing demand for training and placement services.
Scott said the parish’s unemployment rate stood at about 3.7%, compared with a state average of 4.3%, and noted neighboring parishes’ rates (about 5.1% in St. John and 5% in St. James). He described a suite of no-cost…
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