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What does Louisiana’s employment market look like for job hunters in 2014?

The month of May heralds the end of the school semester and the entry of thousands of new college graduates into Louisiana’s job market. This year these job seekers will also be joined by hundreds of veterans returning to the state’s workforce as the military downsizes its troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. So, what does Louisiana’s employment market look like for these job hunters in 2014? What employment sectors anticipate the most growth? And are Louisiana’s college graduates and returning veterans adequately prepared for the jobs that lay ahead? Louisiana Public Square looks for answers on “Job Market 2014” Wednesday, May 28 at 7 p.m. on LPB HD.

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* 1. We are also interested in how people are getting along financially these days. Would you say that you are better off financially, worse off, or about the same as you were a year ago?

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* 2. What about business conditions in the state of Louisiana -- do you think that at the present time business conditions in Louisiana are better, worse, or about the same as they were a year ago?

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* 3. What about business conditions in the nation -- do you think that at the present time business conditions in the country as a whole are better, worse, or about the same as they were a year ago?

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* 4. Do you support the idea of state government tin Louisiana setting aside millions of dollars in incentives for colleges that work with private businesses to meet the state’s future workforce demands?

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* 5. Of the following three groups - veterans, the long term unemployed, and recent college grads, which group do you think has the hardest time finding work?

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* 6. In your opinion, if a job is open in Louisiana, should the hiring company look to fill the company with someone from Louisiana, or should they look out of state?

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* 7. As you may be aware, TOPS is a scholarship program funded by the state of Louisiana that provides financial support for Louisiana high school students to attend Louisiana state colleges and universities. The program is currently underfunded and in the future, in order to remain active, cuts will likely need to be made. Would you support or oppose a change to TOPS that ensures TOPS money only goes to the students who pursue degrees in the science fields such as Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics – While removing all TOPS funding from students who pursue degrees in liberal arts fields such as English, Theater, and Art?

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* 8. How effective would you say Louisiana state government has been in terms
of attracting business and creating jobs in Louisiana - excellent, good, fair, or poor?

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* 9. All things considered, would you advise recent college graduates in the state of Louisiana to look for jobs within Louisiana OR would you advise that they look for jobs out of state?

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* 10. Do you think Veterans in Louisiana are adequately prepared for the civilian job market?

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* 11. Do you think recent graduates from universities in Louisiana are adequately prepared for the job market?

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