About Us

Career Adventures has been a leader in the staffing industry since 1985, filling thousands of jobs each year. Inspired by a passion for helping people help themselves, founder Arlena Acree opened the company to create opportunities for both businesses and job seekers. With over 60 years of combined experience, our Placement Pros specialize in industrial, clerical, and professional positions. We work closely with a wide range of clients—from Fortune 500 companies to local businesses—providing thoroughly screened employees for temporary, temp-to-hire, direct hire, and payrolling services. Under the leadership of Vice President Randy Miller, we continue the tradition of excellent customer service, helping businesses find dependable, qualified employees while supporting job seekers in finding their next great opportunity.

Our Services
  • Temporary Work
  • Full-Time Work
  • National Recruiting
  • Payroll Services
  • Staffing Solutions
  • Testing and Training
  • Health Benefits

Our Leadership

Owner/CEO/President

Arlena Acree

Arlena Acree, owner of the company, was inspired to open this particular type of business in 1985, not only because of her previous experience or working at an employment agency, but more importantly, because of the thorough personal satisfaction she received from “helping people help themselves.” Her hard work and ethics has given Career Adventures the exceptional reputation that it has today. Arlena Acree currently serves as Director of Film, Media, and Entertainment for the City of Shreveport, a position to which she was appointed by Mayor Cedric B. Glover in 2006. In 1998, she was appointed by Mayor Keith Hightower as Director of Economic Development. She has served on a number of boards and commissions.

Vice President/General Manager

Randy Miller

Arlena and Jerry Acree appointed Randy to run Career Adventures in 2000. His background in Human Resources and passion for customer service has elevated Career Adventures to one of Northwest Louisiana’s top competitors in the staffing industry today. Randy coined the popular advertising slogan “Jobs, Jobs, Jobs” in 2001. He is a member of the following committees: American Staffing Association, Shreveport/Bossier Executives Association, South Shreveport Business Association, and Society of Human Resource Manager for Shreveport/Bossier.

Marketing Manager/Executive Recruiter

April Acree Heaberlin

April started her career at Career Adventures in 2007, but has worked part-time while attending school for several years prior. She graduated from LSUS with her BA in Business Marketing in 2007. She started off in Clerical staffing, but now she wears many hats. Her duties include: marketing, advertising, social media management, sales, and is the full-time National Recruiter for the Professional division. She is a member of the American Staffing Association, SMEI Shreveport/Bossier, Society of Human Resource Manager for Shreveport/Bossier, South Shreveport Business Association.

Our Advantages

  • Flexibility in staffing
  • Strategic hiring programs
  • Satisfaction of performance guaranteed
  • FREE local background checks
  • FREE drug screens
  • Delivery of payroll checks for companies with 5 or more employees
  • 24-hour answering service
  • Female owned and operated
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Frequently asked questions

Employers

Q. Do you guarantee your services?

A. Yes. Any clients that are not satisfied with an applicant we provide, may notify career Adventures in the first four hours of the assignment and the employee will be replaced free of charge.

Q. How long do people hold temporary jobs?

A. While specific jobs may last from a few hours to several years, the best estimates average tenure of a temporary employees range from three to four months.

Q. How soon can a company move a temporary from Career Adventures payroll to the company’s payroll without a fee?

A. 520 working hours.

Q. What kind of services does Career Adventures provide?

A. Career Adventures offers a wide range of employment-related services and solutions, Including temporary and contract staffing, Professional placement, outsourcing, outplacement, testing and training, and Human Resource Consulting.

Q. Does Career Adventures have any affiliations?

Employers

Employers

Employers

A. Yes, Career Adventures is a member of the American Staffing Association and Society of Human Resource Management

Employees / Applicants

Q. Do applicants pay a fee for being placed in a job?

A. Never!

Q. How often does Career Adventures temporaries get paid?

A. Weekly on Thursdays.

Q. What do I need to bring with me for an appointment and interview?

A. A resume if you have one. You will also need your I-9 required documents. Most use their Drivers license and Social Security Card.