Office of Workforce Development Topics

Hire NOLA

Hire NOLA is a standardized mechanism to link employment opportunities created by City construction contracts and economic development projects to a qualified local workforce.

JOB1 Business and Career Solutions

Empowering Workforce and Employment

JOB1 fulfills two critical linked missions - providing employers access to qualified talent while connecting underemployed residents with family-sustaining careers. Our locally attuned programs funded through the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act equip job seekers with precisely the skills and coaching needed to excel in growing regional sectors.

Notice of Funding Availability

The Office of Workforce Development recently issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for programs empowering those negatively impacted by COVID-19 with career development skills bolstering long-term mobility.

Local Workforce Development Plan

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA) [Public Law 113-128] provides Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth funding to the City of New Orleans for the provision of employment and training services.

Living Wage

Upholding the New Orleans Living Wage Ordinance

The recent New Orleans Living Wage Ordinance establishes a higher minimum pay rate for covered employees, along with compulsory compensated leave, aiming to uplift financial security for vulnerable workers.

Workforce Development Board

The New Orleans Workforce Development Board (NOWDB) was established under the guidance of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The Workforce Development Board is a business-led organization, partnering with education, organized labor, higher education, the community, and government, to provide oversight to public workforce development programs.

Search and Find Permits

Brake & Bike Tags

Contractor Info For Residents

Permits & Licenses

Permitting Help & Support