Training And Workforce Development

Meet The Team

  Dwuena Wyre  |  John DiCarlo  |  Darrel Lewis  |  Lakeisha Robichaux

The National Association for Government Training and Development (NAGTAD) named the Louisiana Department of State Civil Service as having the Best Training Program in the nation for 2008!

Student Testimonials:

“This was very informative and useful for my line of work.”  ”I will be able to go to work and use this information immediately.”  “There are methods and techniques to assist me in improving my supervisory skills.”  “Being new to a state job, it provided me with a lot of insight and resources available to perform my job to the best of my ability.”  “Dealt with everyday problems and issues we face as supervisors.”  “Definitely applicable to my work – helps to be reminded that the documentation and careful planning pay off.”  “Real life examples were used, which related the course to my everyday work."

 

 

Dwuena Wyre

Dwuena C. Wyre is a graduate of Grambling State University , and has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Louisiana State University .  In December of 2005 she earned the designation of “Certified Training Professional” from the University of Southern Mississippi ’s Jack and Patti Phillips Workplace Learning and Performance Institute.  Dwuena is currently the Human Resources Assistant Division Administrator in the Training & Workforce Development Division.  Dwuena manages the Training Team and conducts training classes for state supervisors and managers, human resource professionals and the Eula L. Vernell Mentoring Program participants.  Dwuena has been a speaker at various professional conferences and workshops and has successfully worked on numerous special projects for the Department of Civil Service. During her tenure at Civil Service she has worked in the Compensation Division, Program Assistance Division and in Administration.  Prior to working at Civil Service she was employed by Grambling State University .

 

John DiCarlo

John has been working for the State of Louisiana since 1994. Prior to joining the public sector to work for the State of Louisiana in 1994, John worked for 11 years in the private sector. John began his career with the state, working in Human Resources for an agency in New Orleans from 1994-2000. In September 2000, John transferred to the Department of State Civil Service, where he served as a Human Resources Auditor in the Accountability Division from 2000 to 2002. In 2002, he left the Accountability Division to join the Training Team at the Department of State Civil Service. He has served in that role since that time. John is a graduate of the University of New Orleans with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications. He is a member of the American Society of Training and Development (ASTD), the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM), and the Certified Public Manager Society (CPM). John received his Certificate in Supervisory Techniques (CST) designation in 1998. John is currently serving as the elected President of the Louisiana Association for Training and Organizational Development (LATOD).

 

Darrel Lewis

Darrel Lewis is a graduate of Louisiana State University, and has a Master’s Degree in Workforce Training and Development from the University Southern Mississippi. He was awarded his Professional in Human Resources certification in 2004 by the Society of Human Resources Management. Darrel currently serves as a Learning & Development Consultant for the Louisiana Department of State Civil Service (DSCS). He is responsible for developing, conducting, and evaluating training courses for state supervisors/managers and human resources professionals. Darrel is also a member of the American Society for Training and Development, National Association for Government Training and Development, and the Louisiana Association for Training and Organizational Development.

Lakeisha Robichaux

Lakeisha Robichaux holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Business Management from University of New Orleans, and has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from University of Phoenix. Prior to joining the public sector to work for the State of Louisiana, Lakeisha worked 9 years in the private sector for notable companies such as CVS Pharmacy and Save-A-Lot. Her private sector experience includes managing, consulting, and training in the human resources field. Lakeisha is a member of the American Society of Training and Development (ASTD), the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM), and the Louisiana Chapter for Recruiting Professionals.