A regional employment and resource event aimed at expanding workforce opportunities will take place this spring in Central Louisiana.

United Way of Central Louisiana, through the Louisiana Prisoner Reentry Initiative (LaPRI) – Alexandria, is partnering with the Louisiana Department of Corrections and the City of Alexandria to host the 2026 Second Chance Job & Resource Fair on Wednesday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event will be held at the Bolton Community Center and is free and open to the public.

Organizers say the event is designed to connect returning citizens and other second-chance candidates with employment opportunities and community resources. Employers participating in the fair will also be hiring for positions open to the broader community.

Attendees are encouraged to bring copies of their résumé and be prepared to speak directly with employers and representatives from community organizations offering support services.

Organizers are also recruiting additional employers and service providers to participate in the event in order to expand available job opportunities and on-site resources.

Employers and community organizations interested in participating can register by emailing Anthony Thomas at TONY@uwcl.org. There is no registration fee or cost to participate.

Job seekers do not need to register in advance and may attend by bringing their résumé and meeting with employers and resource partners during the event.

According to organizers, the Louisiana Prisoner Reentry Initiative works to connect returning citizens with employment pathways and other support services aimed at helping individuals successfully transition back into their communities.

More information about the program is available through United Way of Central Louisiana at uwcl.org/lapri.