American Job Center — Calcasieu — Lake Charles

Louisiana Works network

Weekly hoursMon–Wed 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; Thu 8:00 AM–3:00 PM; Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

American Job Center — Calcasieu — Lake Charles is a workforce office in Lake Charles, Louisiana, part of the Louisiana Works network. It is at 2424 3rd Street, Lake Charles, LA. Call 337-721-4010. Hours: Mon–Wed 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; Thu 8:00 AM–3:00 PM; Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

What to bring to American Job Center — Calcasieu — Lake Charles

Photo IDDriver's license, state ID or passport
Social Security numberMost state claim checklists ask for it
Your work historyEmployers and dates; Louisiana asks for the last 18 months
A resume, even a rough draftUseful if you want resume or job search help
Unemployment claim detailsClaim number and any letters, if you already filed

Full checklist by situation · Louisiana unemployment documents

American Job Center — Calcasieu — Lake Charles hours Central Time

Mon8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Tue8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Wed8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Thu8:00 AM–3:00 PM

Fri8:00 AM–5:00 PM

SatNot listed

SunNot listed

"Not listed" means the official source does not give hours for that day. We do not assume it is closed.

Address and contact

2424 3rd StreetLake Charles, LA

Phone: 337-721-4010
Email: Not published
Time zone: Central Time

Services at American Job Center — Calcasieu — Lake Charles

The official listing does not itemize services for this office. As an American Job Center network site it offers career services such as job search help; see what job centers do.

Unemployment help and appointments

The official listing does not say whether this center helps with unemployment claims.

Appointments: The official listing does not say whether you need an appointment. Call first.

How to file in LouisianaPhone 1-866-783-5567 Up to $282 a weekUp to 20 weeks in Louisiana Louisiana unemployment phoneNumbers and hours Weekly claimsKeep getting paid Claim denied?How to appeal

Workforce board

Region: Lake Charles (Southwest Region). How WIOA training works

Accessibility and languages

The official listing does not describe accessibility features. Call ahead to request accommodations; federal one-stop rules require American Job Center sites to be physically and programmatically accessible to people with disabilities.

Spanish-language help is not confirmed by the official listing.

Map and directions

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Questions about American Job Center — Calcasieu — Lake Charles

What are the hours of American Job Center — Calcasieu — Lake Charles?

Mon–Wed 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; Thu 8:00 AM–3:00 PM; Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Central Time). Days not shown are not listed by the official source, so call before you go on those days and on holidays.

What is the phone number of American Job Center — Calcasieu — Lake Charles?

337-721-4010.

Where is American Job Center — Calcasieu — Lake Charles located?

2424 3rd Street, Lake Charles, LA.

Can I file for unemployment at American Job Center — Calcasieu — Lake Charles?

The official listing does not say whether this center helps with unemployment claims. In Louisiana you can file online through the state unemployment website or by phone at 1-866-783-5567.

How much is unemployment in Louisiana?

The maximum weekly benefit is $282 for up to 20 weeks, according to the U.S. Department of Labor table effective July 2026. Your amount depends on your past wages.

Sources

Checked October 30, 2026 against laworks.net/Downloads/WFD/AJC_Contacts.pdf (source dated October 21, 2026).

Center website: laworks.net

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