FAIRFAX, Va., March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- CGI (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A) today announced it has
created 600 jobs at its U.S. Delivery Center in Lafayette, Louisiana, exceeding original
commitments made to the state at the center's 2014 opening and
expanded pledge in 2018, bringing its total state-wide workforce to
more than 700 employees.
CGI doubled its initial projection for Lafayette-based job creation from 400 to 800
employees, which the company expects to reach in 2023. For the
sixth consecutive year, CGI has exceeded payroll commitments.
Cumulative annual payroll at CGI's Lafayette center exceeds commitments by
$40 million with the project's total
cumulative payroll projected to exceed $480
million over the next decade.
"CGI clients and professionals continue to benefit from
outstanding local and regional partnerships in support of job
creation and workforce development," said William LaBar, Vice President and U.S. Delivery
Centers lead, CGI. "We are proud of our ongoing engagement with
state and local government leaders, educators, and economic
development partners who have helped grow high-tech educational
opportunities and job-creation across the state of Louisiana."
Local positions have been filled primarily with recruits from
the Acadiana region, with approximately 35 percent hired through
the company's college recruiting program, drawing candidates from
the University of Louisiana at
Lafayette and other state institutions. In addition, more
than 20 percent of CGI's workforce has relocated to Louisiana from outside the state. CGI projects
another 30 college or entry-level hires in 2021 and is currently
seeking more than 60 experienced professionals for positions at its
Lafayette center. This summer, CGI
will open a new downtown location for 400 employees, representing a
significant investment in the area's revitalization.
"The 600-plus jobs created by CGI have been transformative to
the region's economy as we've faced an energy downturn and global
pandemic," said Gregg Gothreaux,
President and CEO of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority.
"These jobs have provided quality employment opportunities for
local graduates, former residents looking to return home, and new
talent from across the country and the world. Since arriving in
Lafayette, CGI has been a model
corporate citizen — encouraging their members to engage in our
community and find solutions for local issues. Most recently, their
work with Link and Learn and the Governor's Resilient Louisiana
Commission has been instrumental in helping the region and state
face the challenges brought on by COVID-19. I look forward to many
years of partnership with CGI as their positive impact on Acadiana
grows along with their expansion."
CGI has become integral to the area's high-tech research and
education infrastructure. The company is a member of the
UL-Lafayette Center for Visual and Decision Informatics, funded by
the Industry/University Cooperative Research Center program of the
National Science Foundation, and advises on curriculum for multiple
colleges and universities across Southern
Louisiana. CGI's Lafayette
center also maintains paid internships and classroom-based capstone
programs with UL-Lafayette and other universities.
CGI professionals also maintain a high level of community
engagement across the region. CGI's STEM@CGI program in
Lafayette interacts with nearly 40
schools in the Acadiana area, 27 of which are in Lafayette Parish. CGI mentors helped lead the
2020 Congressional App Challenge, and have mentored students
through New Hope Community Development of Acadiana, the Lafayette
Parish School System's Gear Up program, and the New Vision
Leadership Foundation of Acadiana.
"CGI is more than a company that provides technology expertise
and solutions: CGI is a company that values corporate social
responsibility," said Secretary Don
Pierson of Louisiana Economic Development. "Their values of
partnership and commitment are evident across the Lafayette region and Louisiana. We look forward to CGI's continued
success in our state and applaud this milestone accomplishment and
the company's demonstrated leadership."
As a part of CGI's partnership with the state of Louisiana, CGI has earned tax credits through
state economic development programs such as Quality Jobs and the
Digital Interactive Media and Software Program. CGI's growth in
Lafayette has also been possible
in large part due to UL-Lafayette's higher education initiative
that will triple the number of undergraduate degrees awarded yearly
by the University's School of Computing and Informatics.
"The CGI hiring milestone is exciting news for Lafayette and the Acadiana region. The
partnership between the LED, LEDA, UL and CGI is a shining example
of a public-private partnership. Together, they have created
high-paying jobs for those who want to stay in Lafayette, the opportunity to pursue
successful careers in the IT industry, and have attracted new
residents to the region, further contributing to the economy. I
couldn't be prouder of what has been accomplished and look forward
to continued success," said State Senator Page Cortez (R-Lafayette).
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest
independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
With 76,000 consultants and other professionals across the globe,
CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from
strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration,
managed IT and business process services and intellectual property
solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship
model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients
digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI
Fiscal 2020 reported revenue is C$12.16
billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the
NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.
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