

CAREER FAIR & EXPO 2025
MARCH 27
CAREER FAIR & EXPO 2025
📅 Thursday, March 27, 2025 | ⏰ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM📍 Fredric Sigur Civic Center, Chalmette, LA
A Premier Hiring & Networking Event - Open to ALL Industries!
Looking for your next job opportunity? Want to connect with top employers in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, skilled trades, logistics, and more? Join us at the Career Fair & Expo 2025 and take the next step in your career!
On-the-Spot Interviews
Free Admission
Speakers & Panels
Meet the Employers
















































📌 Agenda – CAREER FAIR & EXPO 2025
12:00 PM – 12:15 PM | Networking
Attendees arrive and visit booths before the program begins.
12:15 PM – 12:25 PM | Welcome Remarks
Introduction to the event, goals, and overview of the day.
12:25 PM – 12:40 PM | DRA & Sponsor Recognition
Acknowledgment of DRA/GNO funding and sponsor contributions & Presenting sponsor introduces the keynote speaker.
12:40 PM – 12:55 PM | Keynote Speech/Highlight Session
Inspiring address by a notable aerospace or manufacturing industry leader.
12:55 PM – 1:35 PM | Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing Panel Discussion
Focus on current trends, challenges, and opportunities in the industry.
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Dan Gross, Textron Systems
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Jace Dugas, Louisiana Additive Manufacturing Association (LAMA)
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Allison Thomas, Laitram
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Luke Wright, Vivace International Corporation
1:35 PM – 1:45 PM | Booth Break & Networking
Attendees encouraged to visit sponsor and exhibitor booths.
1:45 PM – 2:25 PM | Inspiring/Training the Next Generation Panel Discussion
Discussing workforce development, skills training, and youth engagement.
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Chuck Crabtree, Northshore Technical Community College
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Tina Tinney, Nunez Community College
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Matt Barrios, Tulane School of Science & Engineering
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Patrick Moyer, Southeastern Louisiana University College of Science & Technology
2:25 PM – 2:50 PM | Testimony Panel Discussion
Highlighting success stories and personal journeys in aerospace and manufacturing.
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Michael Keen, Nunez Community College, Student
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Shalom Alexander, Chalmette High, Student
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Edwin Salinas, Northshore Technical Community College, Student
2:50 PM –4:50 PM | Dedicated Career Fair Booth Time
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Structured focus on visiting exhibitor and sponsor booths.
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Includes incentives for interaction (e.g., raffles, giveaways).
4:50 PM – 5:00 PM | Summary & Closing Remarks
Thank sponsors, participants, and partners. Reinforce the importance of collaboration in workforce development.