This op-ed by U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy was published by NOLA on 05/03/2025.
As a U.S. senator representing the great state of Louisiana, I’m proud to support the important work of state Reps. Stephanie Berault and Kim Carver to advance Gov. Jeff Landry’s “One Door” initiative. This is a common-sense, forward-thinking approach to modernize Louisiana’s workforce.
The One Door model, already proven successful in Utah, creates a coordinated, streamlined path that connects support services with job training and employment. It makes it easier for all Louisianans to access the resources they need to find high-paying jobs, support their families and contribute to our state’s economy. This has been a priority for Landry, and I appreciate his leadership.
Louisiana ranks near the top nationally in poverty rates, while only 58% of adults are working. At the same time, we have opportunities in health care, energy and manufacturing that are going unfilled. The status quo is not working. We need to reform our workforce system so people have the resources they need to succeed in their careers and achieve the American dream. That’s what One Door seeks to accomplish.