Louisiana Green Corps

Louisiana Green Corps provides environmental education and career building opportunities for people aspiring to improve their lives and our community. Since 2008, Louisiana Green Corps (LAGC) has directly intervened in South Louisiana's construction and conservation economies by offering paid, on-the-job training to ensure that New Orleanians have opportunities in these lucrative, growing industries. LAGC has worked with 1500+ disadvantaged job seekers to provide them with the training and certification needed to secure and maintain quality employment.

LAGC is a nonprofit workforce development organization dedicated to creating pathways to economic opportunity for the Greater New Orleans community through resilience workforce training. Louisiana Green Corps enables adults 18-35 who are disconnected from education and work to overcome barriers to employment and career success while contributing to their community.

We train individuals in essential hard and soft skills, work experience and career exploration, to ensure participants' readiness to enter the growing green and blue workforce, while providing stability through stipends, supportive services, and strong community. With over 17 years of experience, LAGC has established itself as a regional leader in preparing individuals for careers in construction, natural resource management, landscape maintenance and stormwater management, energy efficiency and solar energy.

By equipping participants with environmental stewardship opportunities through industry recognized certifications and practical hands on experience, LAGC provides a pathway to stable, high-paying jobs that do not require advanced degrees but offer long-term career growth, helping to break cycles of poverty.

Testimonials

What does Louisiana Green Corps mean to you?

"Louisiana Green Corps opened my eyes to a whole new work environment I didn't know about."

"It means the world to have a opportunity to get paid to better myself for my family."

"Very happy with the personal and professional skills I learned here that I can take with me in life."