Workforce

The Bayou Region enjoys one of the highest productivity rates per man hour in the nation. Our diverse and well-trained workforce allows for innovation and success no matter what your business. The Bayou Region currently is in need of additional skilled and semi-skilled workers to meet the growing demands of industry. Excellent training is available in many fields leading to life-long, profitable careers in our area.

Take a look at our Job Link page, learn more about our Incumbent Worker Training Grants or read our latest labor reports.

Industry Employment & Projections Data in 3rd Regional Labor Market Area, Houma from Base Year 2004 to Projected Year 2014.
Industry Code	Industry Title	Estimated Employment	Projected Employment	Total Employment Change	Annual Avg. Percent Change	Total Percent Change
0	Total Employment, All Jobs	95,117	113,665	18,548	1.8	19.5
101000	Goods-Producing	21,209	25,603	4,394	1.9	20.7
101100	Natural Resources and Mining	7,572	8,162	590	0.75	7.8
101200	Construction	4,918	6,347	1,429	2.58	29.1
101300	Manufacturing	8,719	11,094	2,375	2.44	27.2
102000	Services-Providing	67,409	81,000	13,591	1.85	20.2
102100	Trade, Transportation, and Utilities	20,927	24,103	3,176	1.42	15.2
102200	Information	849	595	-254	-3.49	-29.9
102300	Financial Activities	5,360	6,189	829	1.45	15.5
102400	Professional and Business Services	7,986	10,534	2,548	2.81	31.9
102500	Education and Health Services	18,093	21,863	3,770	1.91	20.8
102600	Leisure and Hospitality	6,609	9,127	2,518	3.28	38.1
102700	Other Services	2,104	2,697	593	2.51	28.2
102800	Government	5,481	5,892	411	0.73	7.5

Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Midyear Estimates