Legacy Workforce Development Program

The Ben D. Johnson Educational Center’s Legacy Workforce Development Program offers a Work Readiness Course, Industrial Readiness Training Course, a ServSafe Certification, and a HiSET Education Course

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What are these programs? What do I get out of this?

  • Industrial Readiness Training Program

    • NCCER Construction: Skills in Construction Processes

    • OSHA 10: Workplace safety and health

    • Forklift Operation Training

    • Lean Six Sigma: Yellow Belt: Focus on problem-solving

    • ServSafe-Food Handler Certification

    Work Readiness Program

    • Resume writing and interview techniques

    • Financial literacy

    • Time management

    • Conflict resolution

    • Digital proficiency

    • Social-emotional skills

    • Supportive and nurturing environment

    • Tailored learning

    • Guidance, mentorship, and resources provided

  • Food Handler Certification

Are you eligible?

Our program administrator can walk you through the enrollment process!

Generally, our workforce readiness program participants…

* We are an affiliate of SNAP Employment & Training, a federally funded grant program designed to provide program participants “opportunities to gain skills, training, work, or experience that will increase their ability to obtain regular employment and meet state or local workforce needs.” This program eliminates the program’s age restriction, meaning we can serve all SNAP-eligible Natchitoches residents ages 17 and above.

  • are 16 years of age or older

  • are SNAP or CSE & E & T eligible*

  • have a form of government-issued ID and social security card

  • are taking the right steps toward a brighter future!

 Workforce Program Outline

  • Participants are prepared for the workforce through a four-week, cohort-based program. The curriculum consists of a variety of professional development, financial & digital literacy, and socioemotional development workshops and activities.

  • Throughout all our free programmatic offerings, participants can receive financial assistance with:

    • Child Care

    • Transportation

    • Rent/Utility Payments

    • Interview Clothing and Uniforms

    • Background Checks/Drug Tests

    • Other Reasonable Accommodation Supplies

  • Through a partnership with Bossier Parish Community College, participants can complete their HiSET and/or obtain a number of Industry-Based Certifications, including Forklift Operation and ServSafe Food Handler certification.

  • Upon work readiness program completion, participants can enter a 3-month on-the-job training program with one of our Employer Partners. During training, they receive continued case management support, an hourly wage, & the chance to enter into long-term employment.

Participant Journey

  • Step 1: Orientation

    Introduction to the Legacy Workforce Development Program and a tour of the facility. Participants also receive an intake assessment.

  • Step 2: Program Placement

    Individualized Success Plan - Industrial Readiness Training and Work Readiness Course, HiSET Education Course, and/or ServSafe Certification.

  • Step 3: Barrier Removal

    Connected to supportive services to address the individual’s barriers to employment - childcare, transportation, etc.

  • Step 4: Cohort Commencent

    Participant is assessed for “Send Out Eligibility”. The participant transitions to on-the-job training or external employment.

Student Success Spotlight

Former students of the Ben D. Johnson Educational Center, Kenneth Johnson, Monica Johnson, and Frederick Nash, share their stories of how the center positively impacted their lives.