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Career Development Programs for Job Seekers

  • Goodwill of North Georgia’s Career Centers are open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Saturdays, on days other than federal or state holidays.  Click here for a video regarding what to expect when visiting a Career Center.  Click here for more information on Goodwill’s coronavirus response.  The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Works Program (snapworks@ging.org) at Goodwill provides funds for training programs for adults who are eligible to receive food stamps. 
  • Goodwill of North Georgia’s Career Centers are open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Saturdays, on days other than federal or state holidays.  Click here for a video regarding what to expect when visiting a Career Center.  Click here for more information on Goodwill’s coronavirus response.  The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Works Program (snapworks@ging.org) at Goodwill provides funds for training programs for adults who are eligible to receive food stamps.  Weekly Job Training Information Sessions will be held as follows.
    • Cartersville – Skills Training Information Sessions – Tuesdays, 10:00 AM, Cartersville Career Center (929 Joe Frank Harris Parkway SE, Cartersville, GA).  Information will be provided on the Logistics, Hospitality, Medical Billing & Coding, Welding, and Forklift training programs.  Contact Dara Cardenas dcardenas@ging.org or 770.276.7044 for more information. 
    • Decatur – Skills Training Information Sessions – Thursdays, 2:00 PM, Decatur Career Center (2201 Lawrenceville Highway, Suite 200, Decatur, GA).  Contact Juliet Younge at jyounge@ging.org or 404-554-9582 for more information.
    • Old National – Skills Training Information Sessions – Tuesdays, 2:00PM Old National Career Center, 6175 Suite 120, Old National Highway, Atlanta, GA. Contact Juliet Younge at jyounge@ging.org or 404-554-9582 for more information.
    • South DeKalb – Skills Training Information Sessions – Wednesdays, 2:00 PM, South DeKalb Career Center (1295 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA).  Information will be provided on the Highway Construction, Forklift, Floor Technician, Environmental Services, and Maintenance training programs.  Contact Sheretta Sanders at ssanders@ging.org or 404.980.8930 for more information.  
    • Stockbridge – Skills Training Information Sessions – Wednesdays, 2:00 PM. Stockbridge Career Center 3871 Highway 138 SE, Stockbridge, GA. Contact Juliet Younge at jyounge@ging.org or 404-554-9582 for more information.
    • Woodstock – Skills Training Information Sessions – Thursdays, 10:00 AM, Woodstock Career Center (9425 Highway 92, Woodstock, GA).  Information will be provided on the Logistics, Hospitality, Medical Billing & Coding, Technology Careers, Welding, and Forklift training programs.  Contact Dara Cardenas dcardenas@ging.org or 770.276.7044 for more information.
  • Goodwill of North Georgia is holding one-hour Virtual Information Sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 AM, and Tuesdays, at 6:00 PM, with the exception of state or federal holidays.  These sessions provide information on the many skills training programs available through Goodwill.   Click here to sign up for a session.
  • WorkSource Atlanta Regional hosts a Getting Hired! Workshop on Mondays, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, at the Clayton County Career Resource Center (3000 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 350, Morrow, GA). The Resource Room is available for self-directed job search. Click here for a flyer.
  • WorkSource Atlanta Regional offers Individual Resume Assistance on Tuesdays, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM, at the Clayton County Career Resource Center (3000 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 350, Morrow, GA). The Resource Room is available for self-directed job search. Click here for a flyer.
  • The Urban League of Greater Atlanta is currently accepting referrals for the Urban Youth Empowerment Program (UYEP) Young Fathers Program, focused on young adult fathers ages 18-24 with current or prior involvement with the criminal justice system. The program will provide the program participants with access to individualized case management, career advisement in high demand industry sectors, educational enhancement opportunities, credential attainment, mentoring, career readiness training and employment opportunities.  The “young father” is required to have charges adjudicated. The goals of UYEP Young Fathers is to promote responsible parenting and successful reintegration into the community utilizing evidence-based practices that lead to healthy child development, positive relationships with young fathers and their children.  Supportive Services assistance may include MARTA Cards and stipends may be available at certain intervals during the program based upon eligibility and successful participation.  Intake is every Tuesday at 10:00 AM at the At-Promise Center (740 Cameron M. Alexander Boulevard, Atlanta, GA).  Contact Ebony White, Program Manager, with any questions at ewhite@ulgatl.org or by phone at 404-449-6286.  
  • The Urban League of Greater Atlanta is hosting an Urban Youth Re-Entry Program Information Session every Tuesday, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at the At-Promise Center (740 Cameron M. Alexander Boulevard, Atlanta, GA).  Currently or previously jfustice involved youth, between the ages of 18 and 24, are invited to attend a session to learn more about the services available through this program.  Click here for a flyer.  Click here for an information piece on the Urban Youth Re-Entry Program.
  • The Urban League of Greater Atlanta’s Youth and Young Adult Services @Promise Team offers GED and Career Readiness Services. If you are interested in learning more about the many educational and occupational opportunities and programs for individuals between the ages of 16-24, please attend our weekly information sessions.  Information sessions are held every Tuesday at 10:00 AM at the At-Promise Center (740 Cameron M. Alexander Boulevard, Atlanta, GA).  Contact Ebony White, Program Manager, with any questions at ewhite@ulgatl.org or by phone at 404-449-6286. 

  • The Jewish Family & Career Services (JF&CS) is hosting its Virtual LinkedIn Workshop on Tuesday, November 29th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM.  Join JF&CS for a 2-hour virtual LinkedIn Workshop designed to give job seekers and those in career transition a solid base of information to strengthen their brand on LinkedIn. This workshop will cover how to set up a profile and use the job search resources offered through LinkedIn.  Click here to register.
  • WorkSource Atlanta is hosting its In-Person Orientation on the first Tuesdays of the month, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at its main offices (818 Pollard Boulevard, SW, Atlanta, GA). Learn all about WorkSource Atlanta’s programs and services, eligibility requirements, job search resources and training opportunities.  Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Latin American Association hosts a Weekly Employment Orientation in Spanish on Tuesdays, at 11:30 AM, at its Atlanta Outreach Center (2750 Buford Highway, Atlanta, GA).  Job seekers will learn, in Spanish, how to create a résumé/curriculum, how to do the job search, how to use the LAA Job Bank, and what to do in case of problems in the workplace, as well as receiving resources about education, financial literacy, emergency contacts and other LAA services.  No pre-registration is required.   Click here to learn more.
  • WorkSource Atlanta Regional holds an Application Assistance Day on Wednesdays, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at the Clayton County Career Resource Center (3000 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 350, Morrow, GA). Click here for a flyer.
  • Westside Works, powered by CareerRise, holds its weekly Customer Orientation Session on Wednesdays, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at its offices (261 Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard, NW, Atlanta, GA). Learn about Westside Works and get pre-screened for an upcoming employment and training services program. Click here to register.
  • The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) hosts a Virtual Prospective Client Orientation on Is VR Right for Me? on each Wednesday, at 12:00 PM and 6:30 PM. This online forum allows potential clients and their families the opportunity to walk through the VR process and learn what to expect when considering applying for GVRA services. Click here to learn more and access the link for the session.
  • The Urban League of Greater Atlanta’s Youth and Young Adult Services program will be hosting weekly Virtual Career Readiness Training Sessions via Zoom each Wednesday and Thursday from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This career training will equip participants with tangible skills that will enable them to secure jobs, identify career pathways, maintain employment, problem-solve, work toward financial goals, and move into higher-skilled and better paying positions over time.   Contact Ebony White, Youth and Young Adults Program Manager, at ewhite@ulgatl.org or Aaron Johnson, Career and Employment Specialist, at ajohnson@ulgatl.org for more information.  Click here for the Zoom link to join the training session.
  • Literacy Action is hosting its online Family Literacy class every Wednesday, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.  The class focuses on providing parents with skills that increase their verbal, reading and math literacy skills, and to assist them in promoting their children’s educational development.  Click here to register.
  • The Urban League of Greater Atlanta’s Youth and Young Adult Services is hosting College Readiness Workshops every Wednesday, at 5:00 PM.   These workshops are designed to prepare and expose middle and high school students to post-secondary institutions. Topics covered will include applying to college, programs of study, financial aid, and scholarship search, etc.   Click here for a flyer.  Click here to register.  
  • WorkSource Atlanta Regional holds a Job Winning Resumes Workshop on Thursdays, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, at the Clayton County Career Resource Center (3000 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 350, Morrow, GA). The Resource Room is available for self-directed job search. Click here for a flyer.
  • The Urban League of Greater Atlanta hosts a Resume Workshop on Thursdays, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, at the @Promise Center (740 Cameron M. Alexander Boulevard, Atlanta, GA).  Participants can learn basic resume writing skills, how to write a targeted resume, formatting tricks, and more.  Click here for a flyer.  Contact James C. Tolbert at jtolbert@ulgatl.org or 404-441-7641 for more information.
  • The Georgia Justice Project (GJP) host First Fridays virtual sessions every Friday, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM.  First Fridays helps individuals with a Georgia criminal history understand what they can do about it.  Topics include reading your record, record restriction (expungement eligibility), Georgia’s new law for restricting convictions, applying for a pardon, and how to apply for GJP’s services.  Email intake@GJP.org or call 404-827-0027, ext. 238, to reserve a spot.
  • HERO Institute is hosting an Open House on Saturday, December 3rd, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at its offices (2145 Roswell Road, Suite 310, Marietta, GA). Have you decided that it is time for a change in your career? Are you ready to take the first step on your journey to a new healthcare career? Join this event to learn about hands-on programs to become a Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, and Patient Care Technician. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Jewish Family and Career Services (JF&CS) is hosting a Virtual Job Search Workshop on Tuesday, December 6th, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.  Join JF&CS for a 1- hour workshop where to explore strategies to conduct a successful job search that will help you secure employment more effectively. This workshop will cover key information regarding organizing an action plan to move your job search forward. Topics will include how to handle the emotional roller coaster, job choice and self-assessments, identifying potential employers, creating a personal branding statement, networking strategies and more.  Click here for more information and to register.
  • Bank of America is hosting an Information Session on the 2023 Student Leaders Program on Tuesday, December 6th, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. For nearly two decades, Student Leaders has been part of Bank of America’s ongoing commitment to invest in youth employment and economic mobility. The goal is to help prepare a diverse pipeline of community and civic-minded young students to be successful in the workforce through leadership training and paid internships. Through the Student Leaders® program, we annually connect more than 300 community-minded high school juniors and seniors from nearly 100 communities to employment, skills development and service. Those selected for this program gain practical work and life experiences. We are looking for the next generation of change-makers. If you or someone you know is a current junior or senior in high school and have a passion for improving the community, please join us for an information session to learn more about the application process and program details.  This session is open to prospective applicants, parents, guardians, guidance counselors and advisors. Click here to register.
  • The Jewish Family and Career Services (JF&CS) is hosting a Virtual Resume Workshop on Tuesday, December 13th, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.  Learn how to create an effective resume, or improve the one you already have. Transform your resume into a powerful tool. This workshop will identify the different parts of a resume and their purpose, create a master profile of core competences and accomplishments, and provide a checklist of resume “does and don’ts.” It will also help you develop a cover letter to accompany your resume.  Click here for more information and to register.
  • WorkSource Fulton is hosting a Looking for a Job event on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM, at the College Park Branch Library (3647 Main Street, College Park, GA). Finding a fulfilling job can seem like a job in itself. But you’re in a great place to start. WorkSource Fulton is designed to provide money and support to guide you through the process. We’ll assess your skills, provide training, and help you find the job—or career—that’s right for you. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Jewish Family and Career Services (JF&CS) is hosting a Virtual Interviewing Workshop on Tuesday, December 20th, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.  Learn how to better prepare for an interview, understand the different types of interviews and answer common interview questions. This workshop will address how to tackle difficult interviewing moments as well as help you gain strategies on the do’s and don’tsf of salary negotiation.  Click here for more information and to register.
  • The Latin American Association hosts a Weekly Employment Orientation in Spanish on Tuesdays, at 11:30 AM, at its Atlanta Outreach Center (2750 Buford Highway, Atlanta, GA).  Job seekers will learn, in Spanish, how to create a résumé/curriculum, how to do the job search, how to use the LAA Job Bank, and what to do in case of problems in the workplace, as well as receiving resources about education, financial literacy, emergency contacts and other LAA services.  No pre-registration is required.   Click here to learn more.
  • WorkSource Fulton is hosting a Looking for a Job event on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM, at the College Park Branch Library (3647 Main Street, College Park, GA). Finding a fulfilling job can seem like a job in itself. But you’re in a great place to start. WorkSource Fulton is designed to provide money and support to guide you through the process. We’ll assess your skills, provide training, and help you find the job—or career—that’s right for you. Click here to learn more and register.
  • WorkSource Atlanta Regional holds an Application Assistance Day on Wednesdays, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at the Clayton County Career Resource Center (3000 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 350, Morrow, GA). Click here for a flyer.
  • Westside Works, powered by CareerRise, holds its weekly Customer Orientation Session on Wednesdays, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at its offices (261 Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard, NW, Atlanta, GA). Learn about Westside Works and get pre-screened for an upcoming employment and training services program. Click here to register.
  • The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) hosts a Virtual Prospective Client Orientation on Is VR Right for Me? on each Wednesday, at 12:00 PM and 6:30 PM. This online forum allows potential clients and their families the opportunity to walk through the VR process and learn what to expect when considering applying for GVRA services. Click here to learn more and access the link for the session.
  • The Urban League of Greater Atlanta’s Youth and Young Adult Services program will be hosting weekly Virtual Career Readiness Training Sessions via Zoom each Wednesday and Thursday from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This career training will equip participants with tangible skills that will enable them to secure jobs, identify career pathways, maintain employment, problem-solve, work toward financial goals, and move into higher-skilled and better paying positions over time.   Contact Ebony White, Youth and Young Adults Program Manager, at ewhite@ulgatl.org or Aaron Johnson, Career and Employment Specialist, at ajohnson@ulgatl.org for more information.  Click here for the Zoom link to join the training session.
  • Literacy Action is hosting its online Family Literacy class every Wednesday, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.  The class focuses on providing parents with skills that increase their verbal, reading and math literacy skills, and to assist them in promoting their children’s educational development.  Click here to register.
  • The Urban League of Greater Atlanta’s Youth and Young Adult Services is hosting College Readiness Workshops every Wednesday, at 5:00 PM.   These workshops are designed to prepare and expose middle and high school students to post-secondary institutions. Topics covered will include applying to college, programs of study, financial aid, and scholarship search, etc.   Click here for a flyer.  Click here to register.  
  • WorkSource Atlanta Regional holds a Job Winning Resumes Workshop on Thursdays, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, at the Clayton County Career Resource Center (3000 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 350, Morrow, GA). The Resource Room is available for self-directed job search. Click here for a flyer.
  • The Urban League of Greater Atlanta hosts a Resume Workshop on Thursdays, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, at the @Promise Center (740 Cameron M. Alexander Boulevard, Atlanta, GA).  Participants can learn basic resume writing skills, how to write a targeted resume, formatting tricks, and more.  Click here for a flyer.  Contact James C. Tolbert at jtolbert@ulgatl.org or 404-441-7641 for more information.
  • The Georgia Justice Project (GJP) host First Fridays virtual sessions every Friday, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM.  First Fridays helps individuals with a Georgia criminal history understand what they can do about it.  Topics include reading your record, record restriction (expungement eligibility), Georgia’s new law for restricting convictions, applying for a pardon, and how to apply for GJP’s services.  Click here for a flyer.  Email intake@GJP.org or call 404-827-0027, ext. 238, to reserve a spot.
  • The Jewish Family & Career Services (JF&CS) is hosting its Virtual LinkedIn Workshop on Tuesday, November 29th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM.  Join JF&CS for a 2-hour virtual LinkedIn Workshop designed to give job seekers and those in career transition a solid base of information to strengthen their brand on LinkedIn. This workshop will cover how to set up a profile and use the job search resources offered through LinkedIn.  Click here to register.
  • The Jewish Family and Career Services (JF&CS) is hosting a Virtual Job Search Workshop on Tuesday, December 6th, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.  Join JF&CS for a 1- hour workshop where to explore strategies to conduct a successful job search that will help you secure employment more effectively. This workshop will cover key information regarding organizing an action plan to move your job search forward. Topics will include how to handle the emotional roller coaster, job choice and self-assessments, identifying potential employers, creating a personal branding statement, networking strategies and more.  Click here for more information and to register.
  • WorkSource Atlanta is hosting its In-Person Orientation on the first Tuesdays of the month, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at its main offices (818 Pollard Boulevard, SW, Atlanta, GA). Learn all about WorkSource Atlanta’s programs and services, eligibility requirements, job search resources and training opportunities.  Click here to learn more and register.
  • Bank of America is hosting an Information Session on the 2023 Student Leaders Program on Tuesday, December 6th, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. For nearly two decades, Student Leaders has been part of Bank of America’s ongoing commitment to invest in youth employment and economic mobility. The goal is to help prepare a diverse pipeline of community and civic-minded young students to be successful in the workforce through leadership training and paid internships. Through the Student Leaders® program, we annually connect more than 300 community-minded high school juniors and seniors from nearly 100 communities to employment, skills development and service. Those selected for this program gain practical work and life experiences. We are looking for the next generation of change-makers. If you or someone you know is a current junior or senior in high school and have a passion for improving the community, please join us for an information session to learn more about the application process and program details.  This session is open to prospective applicants, parents, guardians, guidance counselors and advisors. Click here to register.
  • The Jewish Family and Career Services (JF&CS) is hosting a Virtual Resume Workshop on Tuesday, December 13th, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.  Learn how to create an effective resume, or improve the one you already have. Transform your resume into a powerful tool. This workshop will identify the different parts of a resume and their purpose, create a master profile of core competences and accomplishments, and provide a checklist of resume “does and don’ts.” It will also help you develop a cover letter to accompany your resume.  Click here for more information and to register.

Virtual Services

  • The Georgia Department of Labor provides Online Services through its website.  Employ Georgia provides job seekers with the ability to view job postings and apply for jobs.  Individuals can apply for Unemployment Insurance Benefits through GDOL’s website.  Click here for COVID-19 Individual FAQs relating to unemployment benefits.  Click here to learn what to do have an unemployment claim is filed.  Click here for information for those with jobs impacted by COVID-19.  Click here to access GDOL services. 
  • Goodwill of North Georgia offers Virtual Career Services through CareerConnector.org.  Job seekers logging on to CareerConnector.org during business hours (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) can click to have a live chat with a virtual career coach.  When job seekers first register online, they will be asked if they would like to schedule a 1:1 appointment with a career coach. Appointments are available by phone or virtually. Career Services staff will contact the job seeker to set up the appointment time through their preferred method of communication. Job seekers can also sign up for 1:1 appointments after they first register by accessing each career center’s online calendar.  Job seekers can access virtual career services at CareerConnector.org and by phone at 844-344-WORK.  Click here for a flyer. 
  • WorkSource Georgia provides a number of online career services tools through the WorkSource Georgia Portal.  Career Explorer helps job seekers learn about the job and personal skills they have and how those skills relate to specific occupations or careers.  The tool also allows job seekers to find occupations that are similar to their current or previous jobs based on factors such as required knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully.  Job seekers can use the Job Market Explorer to find occupations that match their education, experience, and desired income level.  Career Informer provides specific information on occupations such as wages, employers, future employment outlook, work activities and conditions, required skills and abilities, and job listings.  Click here to access the portal.
  • The team at WorkSource Metro Atlanta is here to help job seekers find the job they really want. Whether it’s resume and application help, job readiness workshops, or training, our career coaches are here to make sure job seekers don’t have to do it alone.  Job seekers can begin to access this support through WorkSource Metro Atlanta’s online portal: www.atlworks.org.

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