Louisiana Workforce Commission
Interview with Louisiana Works Secretary Susie Schowen
Governor Landry recently issued an executive order “Modernizing Louisiana’s Workforce For A [...]
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Unlocking Opportunity – How Pelican Institute Brought “One Door” to Louisiana
The Vision – From Dependence to Dignity In 2021, the Pelican Institute for Public Policy launched the [...]
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Recent Education Hearing Explores Student Pipeline to Meet Louisiana’s Workforce Needs
On October 8, 2025, Louisiana’s House Education Committee held a hearing at the LSU Health Sciences [...]
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The Business Case for Second Chance Hiring
Louisiana faces no shortage of economic challenges—from persistent poverty to low labor force [...]
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One Door, Many Opportunities: A Win for Louisiana
The 2025 Louisiana Regular Session is over, with mixed results for Louisianans. A major win worth [...]
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Governor Landry, Legislature Lead the Way to Opportunity
We are excited to begin sharing the mainstage sessions from the recently-concluded 2025 Pelican Institute [...]
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Comprehensive Task Force Report Presents Opportunity to Drive One Door to Self-Sufficiency Initiative Forward
Louisiana is famous for its rich culture, beautiful landscape, and abundant natural resources. Yet, many [...]
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A Better Way to Work: Louisiana Embraces the One Door Solution
Louisiana is facing a workforce crisis. We have millions relying on safety net programs while employers [...]
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Louisiana’s Workforce Programs Aren’t Working
Louisiana’s hardworking men and women need better training and skills so they can achieve better-paying [...]
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