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The Acadiana region consists of a hardworking, skilled, and loyal workforce. Due to the diversity of Acadiana's business industry, many opportunities are available for both employees and employers. To ensure companies have access to these skilled workers, several training opportunities are available, including customized, classroom training specific to an individual company. Click for more information on Workforce Training. | Total Population 16+ | 416,923 | | Civilian - Employed | 227,694 | | Civilian - Unemployed | 18,755 | | In Armed Forces | 375 | | Not in Labor Force | 170,099 | 2008 Est. Population Age 16+ by Employment Status |
| Total Civilian Employed 16+ | 227,694 | | Sales and Office | 60,347 | | Professional and Related Occupations | 41,226 | | Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 35,543 | | Service | 34,567 | | Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 30,126 | | Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 24,122 | | Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1,763 | 2008 Est. Civilian Employed Population 16+ by Occupation |
Acadiana currently has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state at 4.0%
(August 2008).
 | If you are an employer located in the Acadiana Region and need skilled workers, please contact our partners at the Iberia Industrial Development Foundation and learn how Jobs in South Louisiana can help. |
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