Setting the Standard

Louisiana Economic Development FastStart raises the workforce development bar again, by combining a culture of innovation with an unwavering focus on three fundamentals for success.

Recruit

Train

SUSTAIN

Statewide Support

LED FASTSTART

Gov. John Bel Edwards

“Combining cutting-edge technology with a creative array of education partnerships, FastStart supports Louisiana companies in multifaceted ways. Workforce development this sophisticated requires a long-term commitment of resources … Louisiana is providing that.”

DIFFERENTIATORS

LED FASTSTART

Next-generation job seeker platform that expands access and increases talent pool diversity.

Customized micro-training with VR/AI capability across a range of industries.

Development of a state-of-the-art technology center next to the State Capitol.

A growing portfolio of secondary and higher education partnerships.

Will La Bar

CEO of CGI

“Everyone we work with at LED FastStart is a consummate professional. You can just tell that they are experts at what they do and that they truly care about understanding what your needs are as a member of the business community in Louisiana, and they work with you collaboratively to figure out how to meet those needs and often exceed your expectations.”

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