LMI-- the applicant will provide statistical data to the BLS for the following programs: CES, laus, oews, and qcew

Award Overview:

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) awarded a Cooperative Agreement (CFDA 17.002: Labor Force Statistics) to Louisiana Works, the workforce development division of the Louisiana Workforce Commission, in the amount of $702,275.20, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This award funds the collection, analysis, and publication of comprehensive labor force and employment statistics for Louisiana.

Products and Services Delivered:

Under this cooperative agreement, Louisiana Works will provide statistical data to the BLS for four core federal labor statistics programs: Current Employment Statistics (CES), Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), and Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). These programs deliver critical employment data at the national, state, metropolitan area, and county levels on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis as required. The data collected encompasses payroll employment, civilian labor force participation, unemployment rates, wages, hours, earnings, and occupational employment information. As Louisiana's designated state workforce agency under the Wagner-Peyser Act, Louisiana Works serves as the primary recipient responsible for ensuring timely and accurate statistical data submission to support the BLS's national labor market information infrastructure.