Iberia Parish, Louisiana
Iberia Parish is a participating Work Ready Community that is actively engaged in earning their certified status.
Showing: Jan 1, 2012 to Feb 28, 2026
Goals updated only for participating counties
99 %
of goals attainedProgress Towards Goals
Iberia Parish is actively participating in the Work Ready program. To become a Certified Work Ready Community, they must prove their ongoing commitment to developing a thriving economy for employers and employees. Requirements include:
- Having economic development advocates receive training at a Work Ready Bootcamp.
- Help members of the community's current, emerging and transitioning workforce earn National Career Readiness Certificates.
- Generate support among private and public employers in the community for hiring people who have earned an NCRC.
ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate [NCRC]
| Workforce | Total NCRC |
Bronze NCRC |
Silver NCRC |
Gold NCRC |
Platinum NCRC |
NCRC Plus |
|
| Emerging | High School | 2925 | 781 | 1495 | 466 | 183 | 0 |
| College | 106 | 22 | 70 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| Current | Private | 74 | 14 | 45 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Public | 83 | 21 | 51 | 10 | + | 0 | |
| Transitioning | Adult Education | 8 | + | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unemployed | 675 | 205 | 374 | 74 | 22 | + | |
| Recent Veteran | 10 | + | + | + | 0 | 0 | |
| Workforce category not identified | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Totals | 3876 | 1047 | 2047 | 576 | 211 | + | |
| Workforce | Total NCRC |
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| Emerging | High School | 2925 | 781 | 1495 | 466 | 183 | 0 |
| College | 106 | 22 | 70 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| Current | Private | 74 | 14 | 45 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Public | 83 | 21 | 51 | 10 | + | 0 | |
| Transitioning | Adult Education | 8 | + | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unemployed | 675 | 205 | 374 | 74 | 22 | + | |
| Recent Veteran | 10 | + | + | + | 0 | 0 | |
| Workforce category not identified | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Totals | 3876 | 1047 | 2047 | 576 | 211 | + | |
The table above is a detailed breakdown of the same ACT WorkKeys NCRC data presented in the upper right box on this page and represents ACT WorkKeys NCRCs earned or improved throughout the community. All ACT WorkKeys NCRC data is updated monthly.
+ Value less than 4
ACT WorkKeys NCRCs Earned
Showing: Jan 1, 2012 to Feb 28, 2026
| Workforce | Goals | Actual NCRC |
|---|---|---|
| ✓ Emerging | 786 | 3031 |
|
✓
Current |
92 | 157 |
| ✓ Transitioning | 586 | 689 |
| Workforce category not identified | 0 | 0 |
| Workforce | Goals | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Employers Supporting | 82 | 73 |
Improved ACT NCRC
| To/From | Bronze | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not Earned | 132 | 27 | 1 | 0 |
| Bronze | 420 | 18 | 3 | |
| Silver | 150 | 14 | ||
| Gold | 44 | |||
Service Delivery Locations
These are the locations in Iberia Parish where a job seeker can take the WorkKeys test.
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Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce
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Iberia Parish Work Ready Community
Participating High Schools
These Iberia Parish high schools help students prepare for and take the WorkKeys test.
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New Iberia Senior High School
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Westgate Senior High School
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Delcambre Senior High School
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Loreauville Senior High School
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Jeanerette Senior High School
Contact Us
For more information on Iberia Parish's efforts in the Work Ready program, contact:
Iberia Parish Work Ready Community
337-364-1836
Employers in Iberia Parish recognize or recommend the ACT WorkKeys NCRC
- Diamond B Construction
Iberia Medical Center:
- South Louisiana Community College-New
Iberia Campus - Iberia Parish School Board
- Franklin Foundation Hospital
Haik Minvielle and Grubbs
Norris International Services LLC
- Jefferson Island Road Elementary
Broussard Enterprises & Estates LLC
Advantage Resourcing
Law Office of Natalie B. Broussard
Alternative Center for Education
Caneview Elementary School
Coteau Elementary School
Delcambre Elementary School
Delcambre High School
Magnolia Elementary school
North Lewis Elementary School
North Street Elementary School
St. Charles Street Elementary School
Iberia Parish Schools Special Education
OfficeArceneaux Ford
Action Specialties, LLC
- Home Instead Senior Care
- Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce
Does your business support job applicants with an ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate?
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