Fletcher Job Fair Draws 337 Attendees, More Than 70 Employers and Organizations

Glenda LeCompte, left, and Alli Comeaux staff a Fletcher Career Services sign-in table as job fair attendees gather and visit nearby employer booths.

Fletcher staff members Glenda LeCompte, BEAMS deans coordinator, left, and Alli Comeaux, grants manager, welcome attendees at the sign-in table during the All-Majors Bayou Region Job Fair on Oct. 21, 2026, at Fletcher’s main campus in Schriever.

(Schriever, LA) –  Fletcher Technical Community College welcomed 337 attendees and more than 70 employers and organizations to its annual All-Majors Bayou Region Job Fair on Oct. 21, 2026.

Held in partnership with Louisiana Works, the event took place in the Workforce and Nursing Building at Fletcher’s main campus in Schriever. The fair connected students, alumni and community members with regional employers to explore job openings and career opportunities.

Participating organizations represented manufacturing, maritime, energy, health care, construction, public safety, financial services and other fields. Attendees met with employer representatives to discuss available positions, learn about career paths and build professional connections.

The event also offered workshops and resources to support workplace readiness. Pelican State Credit Union presented a financial literacy session, Fletcher library staff led a professionalism workshop, and Goodwill Industries provided drop-in mock interview practice. These activities helped attendees develop practical skills and prepare for conversations with potential employers.

Participating employers and organizations included: Aflac; Baton Rouge Rehab Hospital; Beier Integrated Systems; Bollinger Shipyards; Cardiovascular Institute of the South; Central Boat Rentals; CETCO Energy Services; Champagne Energy Solutions; Coca-Cola Bottling Company United; Conrad Shipyard; Crosby Energy Services; Cusps and Capabilities; D&S Marine Service; Danos; Dow Chemical–St. Charles; DSC Dredge; Edison Chouest Offshore; Elite Diesel Performance; Elite Workforce; Fastenal Company; FORCE Industries/Terminal Electronics; GIS; Goodwill Industries; Gulf Island; Gulfstream Services; Helix Resources; Hobart Service; Inter-Tribal Council of LA; Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office; JJR Construction; John Deere Thibodaux; K&B Industries; Kenworth of Louisiana; Laitram; LCMC Health System; LeBlanc & Associates; Lofton Staffing & Security; Louisiana Department of Health/MVA (SNAP); Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections; Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement; Louisiana Cat; Louisiana State Police; Manning Family Children’s; Metals USA; Morrison Resources; Morton Salt; Old River Companies; Onshore Materials; Our Lady of the Lake–FMOLHS; Pala Interstate; Pelican State Credit Union; Precision Rental Services; Quality Process Services; Ready Start Terrebonne; Regional Mechanical Services; Sealand Mechanical; Sealevel Construction; Shaping Affinity; SONOCO; South LA Medical Associates; St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office; Synergy Bank; T Baker Smith; Terrebonne ARC; Terrebonne General Health System; Terrebonne Parish Communications District E-911; Terrebonne Parish Library System; The Broadway Elder Living and Rehabilitation; Weeks Marine/Kiewit Corporation; Woman’s Hospital; and Work Connections.

The All-Majors Bayou Region Job Fair supports Fletcher’s commitment to connecting education with employment and addressing regional workforce needs by bringing employers and job seekers together.

For more information about upcoming career fairs or participating as an employer, contact Janel Ricca, director of job placement, at [email protected].

About Fletcher Technical Community College

Fletcher Technical Community College, a member of Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges is a vital educational resource serving the Bayou Region. The college offers associate degrees, technical diplomas, short-term workforce training, and free adult education programs such as high school equivalency preparation, digital literacy courses, and English language instruction. Fletcher is committed to providing accessible, high-quality education that strengthens Louisiana’s workforce and supports the economic growth of South Louisiana. Visit www.fletcher.edu for more information.