Navigating the New Orleans Networks

New Orleans spills over with ambitious, passionate young folks like you, committed to working hard, playing harder, and giving back to the community.

504connect connects you to established New Orleans leadership, who can offer career and life guidance, and give you a foot in the door to a new industry, organization, or conversation about a shared passion.  504ward creates many opportunities to meet fantastic community leaders, and 504connect creates a more specialized matched for individuals who want more than a social connection. 

New to town? Looking to switch industries? Want to get involved on a board? 504connect is for you.

Hit me...How does 504connect work?

Even simpler.

•    You tell us: what type of person would you like to meet? What fields are you’re interested in, professionally, personally, or for volunteering reasons?

•    We find you: a relevant established New Orleans leader, eager to share their wisdom with the city's next generation of leaders and ask them to meet with you.

We do the hard part: make the connection and help set up a meeting. After that, it’s up to you to follow-up. It’s the first step. You get to decide if it’s gonna be a shuffle, leap, skip, or run.

Sounds great! How can I get involved?

•    Live in the Greater New Orleans region.

•    Be between ages of 23-35.

•    Know what type of connection you are looking for/why you want to participate.

•    Fill out this form.

We’ll email you within two weeks to devise a personalized strategy to connect you to networks and resources.   If you have any questions about the program, do not hesitate to contact Mary Clements at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Thanks for deciding to make New Orleans home. We know you have choices where you live, and we’re delighted you’re here.