Since 2008 LA Green Corps has worked with more than 1,400 opportunity youth and adults to get them the training and certifications they need to secure quality employment in the construction and water management industries. At Green Corps, we are building green workforce infrastructure, a bridge between disadvantaged job seekers and employers via training, advocacy, and job placement. In order to successfully guide our participants from enrollment to graduation, and beyond- we provide myriad supports, including stipends, transportation assistance, tools and work clothes, and child care funding. For GiveNOLA day, we are raising funds to increase our capacity to address student and alumni needs in these essential supportive service areas. You can support the next generation of LA Green Corps participants by making a gift to our organization between April 29th and May 6th! Here’s the link to contribute, if you’re able: https://www.givenola.org/greencorps On behalf of us and the entire

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.