From Invest Atlanta: On July 9th, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Invest Atlanta announced the appointment of Amy Lancaster-King as executive director of WorkSource Atlanta, the City of Atlanta’s workforce development agency. The hiring of Amy Lancaster-King coincides with the expected completion of WorkSource Atlanta’s integration into Invest Atlanta in July 2021. With six years of workforce development experience, […]
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MAX ALERT: Georgia Department of Human Services Begins New Chapter with Commissioner Gerlda B. Hines
From the Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp: On June 29, 2021, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced Gerlda Hines was to be sworn in as the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services (DHS) on June 30th. She began her duties as Commissioner on July 1st. Hines, who previously served as Chief of Staff for […]
MAX ALERT: First Step Staffing is Hosting COVID-19 Vaccination Day / Hiring Day on Saturday, July 17th
From First Step Staffing: On Saturday, July 17th, First Step is hosting a COVID-19 Vaccination Day, a community event that is open to anyone who would like to receive the vaccine. At this event, individuals can also participate in “new hire orientations” and connect with the myriad of employment opportunities available through First Step. The […]
MAX ALERT: Georgia Creates House Study Committee on Innovative Ways to Maximize Global Talent
From the Business & Immigration for Georgia (BIG) Partnership and Georgia Chamber: Across the state, New Americans are playing a vital role in our economy. They are small business owners and contributing members of our essential workforce, providing critical care in our healthcare facilities, supporting our technology needs, and maintaining our food supply during the […]