HAMMOND, La. (KLFY)— The Louisiana Work Commission will hold a hiring event for flood displaced workers for debris removal.
According to a news release, the event will be held Oct. 28 in Tangipahoa Parish at 1745 Southwest Railroad Ave. Hammond, La. 70403.
Workers will be able to apply for Tangipahoa & Livingston Parish debris removal services as well as other cleanup opportunities from the surrounding area.
The event will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
In order to qualify for jobs at this event, workers must be able to prove that they are:
- Individuals who have been unemployed for 13 weeks
- Individuals who lost their job directly due to the recent flooding
The Louisiana Workforce Commission will provide additional on-site assistance at this event to individuals registering for unemployment for the first time.