Youth Empowerment Services- CENLA

10/16/2025

Enhance your interview skills AND get a gift card for doing it! Join us on October 23rd via Zoom!

Workshop is open to all opportunity youth in Rapides, Avoyelles, and Grant Parish.

Must register in order to be eligible for gift cards. https://forms.gle/sWFMTEZfe79Cw1tx5

Funding by The Rapides Foundation and Central Louisiana Community Foundation

10/15/2025

10/13/2025

Participant Spotlight!

We are so excited to share what Jarrel said about his time working with Youth Empowerment Services.

YES was able to refer Jarrel to our WIOA Youth Work Experience program. He spent his summer working and gaining knowledge and skills he will utilize for the rest of his life!

10/09/2025

If you’re between 16–24 and ready to take the next step toward your goals, we’re here to help! The YES Program offers guidance, resources, and connections that open doors to education and employment.

Request more details here: https://forms.gle/Pv5iwREWU87WEbhT6

10/08/2025

Opportunity youth make up a large portion of the young adults in our state.

That is why we are committed to bringing the resources, training, and assistance to help these youth find education, training, and employment.

Ready to find out more? Fill out our interest form: https://forms.gle/7UeWYNrBJ9CejsWL7

10/02/2025

Youth Empowerment Services had the honor of attending this amazing training today!

10/02/2025

Did you know that CenLa has a program to help opportunity youth reach their full potential?

If you know someone who is 16-24 and not working or in school, send them our way!

Fill out the link to get started: https://forms.gle/5G2TmoWbL9odANiU7

08/11/2025

If you know someone between the ages of 16-24 who is not working or in school, but needs some help, please send them our way!

We assist in job placement, HISET, and other referrals.

Grant, Avoyelles, and Rapides Parish

They can sign up at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjGShjF8gYCSOCUHWht3zZ7nTt6E-eMDEF-86tiKfunoF0Hg/viewform

All services are free!

07/07/2025

We need an additional person to join our team! Must have a valid drivers license and transportation to and from work. Fast paced work in the heat. Need someone who isnt scared to work and who will pay attention to detail! Paid weekly. Text 318-794-1810.

05/29/2025

Do you know of any high school seniors, college students that are home for the break, or someone looking for a little extra cash?