Osmar Padilla

Osmar Padilla is an experienced workforce development professional currently serving as the Assistant Secretary for Workforce Development at the Louisiana Workforce Commission since March 2024. Prior to this role, Padilla held positions such as Director of Workforce Development at Greater New Orleans, Inc. and Statewide Workforce Development Coordinator at the Louisiana Department of Health. Additional experience includes roles as Apprenticeships Manager at the University of New Orleans and Assistant Program Manager of Corporate Partnerships at Emory University. Padilla began career development at LSU Online & Continuing Education as Program Coordinator of Corporate Programs and Graduate Assistant for Professional Development Programs. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Workforce Development and a Bachelor of Arts in Emergency Management, both from Louisiana State University.