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KEY PARTNERS IN GEORGIA

Public Workforce Development System

One of the goals of MAX is to help improve awareness and visibility of the public workforce development system assets, and opportunities to engage with such assets within the Atlanta region. The Atlanta region is fortunate to be served by dynamic and dedicated public sector organizations all working to help meet the needs of employers for a ready workforce.

Title Description Topic Type
Georgia Department of EducationThe Georgia Department of Education oversees public education throughout the state, ensuring that laws and regulations pertaining to education are followed and that state and federal money appropriated for education is properly allocated to local school systems. The department also informs parents, teachers, government officials, and the media of education-related news.state-resourceState PartnerwebsiteWebsite
Georgia Department of Human ServicesThe Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) formed in July 2009 as part of the reorganization of the former Georgia Department of Human Resources, which had served Georgia since 1972. DHS delivers a wide range of human services designed to promote self-sufficiency, safety and well-being for all Georgians. The DHS vision is to build stronger families for a stronger Georgia.state-resourceState PartnerwebsiteWebsite
Georgia Department of LaborThe Georgia Department of Labor provides a wide range of services to job seekers and employers. These include administration of Georgia's unemployment insurance, employment service, provision of workforce information to the public and private sectors, and oversight of child labor issues.state-resourceState PartnerwebsiteWebsite
Georgia QuickStartGeorgia Quick Start's services are free to any qualified company, whether new to Georgia, expanding a workforce here, or adding new technology to stay competitive. When companies choose Georgia, Quick Start makes them more successful with comprehensive, customized training.state-resourceState PartnerwebsiteWebsite
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation AgencyThe Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency operates five integrated and interdependent statutory programs that share a primary goal - to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving independence and meaningful employment.state-resourceState PartnerwebsiteWebsite
Governor’s Office of Student AchievementAs the state's P-20 education agency, the Governor's Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) strives to increase student achievement, school completion, and life opportunities for all Georgia students.state-resourceState PartnerwebsiteWebsite
Technical College System of Georgia – Office of Workforce DevelopmentThe Technical College System of Georgia’s Office Workforce Development is the administrator of WorkSource Georgia, the state’s federally-funded employment and training system, working to connect talent with opportunity. These federal funds are part of a grant program called theWorkforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).state-resourceState Partner, wioa-partnerWIOA PartnerwebsiteWebsite
Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG)(TCSG) oversees the state’s technical colleges, adult literacy programs, and a host of economic and workforce development programs. TCSG provides a unified system of technical education, adult education, and customized business and industry training through programs that use the best available technology and offer easy access to lifelong education and training for all adult Georgians and corporate citizens.state-resourceState PartnerwebsiteWebsite
University System of GeorgiaThe University of Georgia System is composed of 28 higher education institutions including four research universities, four comprehensive universities, 10 state universities, and 10 state colleges. It also includes the Georgia Public Library System and Georgia Archives, which identifies, collects, manages, preserves and provides access to records and information about Georgia.state-resourceState PartnerwebsiteWebsite
WorkSource AtlantaFormally Atlanta Workforce Development Agency (AWDA), WorkSource Atlanta serves as the workforce system for the City of Atlanta. The agency will provide job seekers with resources to attain sustainable employment and collaborate with business leaders for the recruitment and development of their labor needs.state-resourceState Partner, wioa-partnerWIOA PartnerwebsiteWebsite
WorkSource Atlanta RegionalWorkSource Atlanta Regional provides services to help meet the needs of today’s employers and job seekers in Cherokee, Clayton, Douglas, Fayette, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale counties.state-resourceState Partner, wioa-partnerWIOA PartnerwebsiteWebsite
WorkSource CobbWorkSource Cobb provides access to a system of employment and education services for our community. In an increasingly complex workforce and economy, people sometimes need guidance and assistance in managing their career development. WorkSource Cobb provides workforce services that assist people in helping themselves and their families.state-resourceState Partner, wioa-partnerWIOA PartnerwebsiteWebsite
WorkSource DeKalbWorkSource DeKalb (WSD) focuses on demand-driven workforce solutions by providing data and resources for businesses seeking a skilled workforce. WSD also provides workforce solutions for dislocated workers, the unemployed, low-income adults and youth.state-resourceState Partner, wioa-partnerWIOA PartnerwebsiteWebsite
WorkSource FultonThe Fulton County Workforce Preparation and Employment System (FCWPES) assists Fulton County residents and metropolitan Atlanta area employers in developing and sustaining a world-class workforce that realizes viable incomes and benefits, thus strengthening their families and neighborhoods.state-resourceState Partner, wioa-partnerWIOA PartnerwebsiteWebsite

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