Greater New Orleans Foundation

How the Foundation is Helping Build the Construction Industry’s Workforce

Recently, the regional Construction Sector Partnership, launched by the Foundation, was highlighted by Biz New Orleans. The article features an interview and hiring day that the Foundation and its partners hosted in May, bringing six construction companies together with job seekers from nine education and training providers. Nearly 60% of participants moved forward in the interview process, leading to at least 12 hires.

One of those hires was Tavorean Johnson, who now works for Rotolo Consultants, Inc. (RCI), after participating in the hiring day and completing a training program with the Louisiana Green Corps. His days at RCI have included everything from irrigation and landscaping to traveling across Louisiana and neighboring states for projects. Along the way, Johnson has gained new skills and opportunities for career advancement. His journey demonstrates the power of connecting employers, training providers, and job seekers through a shared workforce strategy.