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  • A Child’s Gift is providing FREE online training classes and internships for individuals interested in working with young children as a Child Development Associate.  There is no registration fee.  Individuals can exchange volunteer service to participate in the program.  Click here for a flyer.  For more information, contact achildsgift@gmail.com or 678-439-8522.Atlanta Public Schools Adult Education Center, in partnership with the Technical College System of Georgia, is now enrolling for its free College & Career Readiness Program GED Classes.  The program helps adult learners gain the college and career readiness skills needed to enter and succeed in the workforce and/or postsecondary education and serves residents of all counties.  Virtual classes are available.  New students admitted every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.  Call 404-802-3560 for enrollment.  Click here for a flyer in English.  Click here for a flyer in Spanish.
  • Atlanta Public Schools Adult Education offers FREE GED, high school equivalency diploma preparation classes. Click here and click here to learn more. APS offers ESL, English classes for speakers of other languages.  Click here to learn more. APS also offers Integrated Education Training (IET) that provides adult education & literacy with workforce preparation for specific industries.  We have a Certified Guest Service Professional Training, relevant and transferrable skills training for any customer or client service position. Click here to learn more. APS has also collaborated with A Child’s Gift, Certified Development Associate training for working with children. Click here to learn more. Individuals already having a minimum of a high school equivalency diploma are also welcomed to enroll in our program to attend IET training. Contact APS at 404-802-3560 for more information.
  • Atlanta Technical College is offering two (2) High School Equivalency options – the GED and HiSET, with the testing center on campus offering both exams.  These options are available through “hybrid classes” where students can attend in-person, virtually via Blackboard, and/or through a combination of both.  Click here for more information and to register.
  • Atlanta Technical College’s Economic Development Division is providing access to free online, self-paced tutorial courses that highlight a mix of hard and soft skills essential to success in today’s rapidly changing job market.  Atlanta Technical College is providing these courses at no cost in an effort to support our communities, business and industry, and individuals in this time of need. These online courses can be useful both professionally and personally.  The 10 free courses are offered in partnership with the Technical College System of Georgia.  These courses encompass a variety of topics useful in any work environment. For course and registration information visit: https://gvtc.tcsg.edu/econdev.  The courses are: (1) Ten Soft Skills You Need, (2) Attention Management, (3) Business Etiquette, (4) Customer Service, (5) Emotional Intelligence, (6) Goal Setting and Getting Things Done, (7) Job Search Skills, (8) Telework and Telecommuting, (9) Time Management, and (10) Workplace Diversity.
  • The Bank of America Charitable Foundation is accepting applications for its 2023 Student Leaders® Program through January 13, 2023. Since 2004, the Bank of America Student Leaders program has provided more than 3,500 community-minded high school juniors and seniors with tangible work experience, leadership development, financial education and service. As we prepare for the application to open for our 19th program year, I wanted to share this information with you in the hope that you will share it with the young people in your life that are eligible for the program. Every year, more than 300 young people from nearly 100 communities are accepted into the Student Leaders program. They get first-hand experience in serving their communities through a paid eight-week summer internship with nonprofits in their local community like the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, local food banks, Habitat for Humanity and more. They also get to see how nonprofits, governments and businesses collaborate to meet local needs by participating in the national Student Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C. Through these internships and participation in the Summit, they gain practical work and life experience. Through connecting with each other they learn about the experiences of others, diversity of thought and how we can all work together to create a more just world.  Click here to learn more and apply. Contact Cherie Wilson cherie.wilson@bofa.com or 470-426-2490 to learn more.
  • CareerRise is partnering with Prologis, the world’s largest logistics real estate investment company, and Jobs for the Future (JFF), a national nonprofit that drives transformation in the American workforce and education systems, to offer a new training program designed to rapidly skill up displaced workers for careers in transportation, distribution and logistics. With demand for skilled logistics workers at an all-time high as more and more consumers shop for goods online, the Prologis Warehousing and Distribution Program is designed to help job candidates learn more about the industry and prepare them for success in logistics roles. The program is free and open to anyone interested in a job or career in the logistics industry.  Prospective learners can learn more and sign up online at https://www.logisticscareers.prologis.com/.  For more information, contact Nate Futrell, Industry Partnerships Manager, at nfutrell@unitedwayatlanta.org.
    • Topics covered include: safety and quality control principles in a warehouse environment; material flow, order processing, inventory control, and product management fundamentals, and environmental sustainability in the warehousing and logistics industry, among many others
    • Trainings are fully online and can be taken on any computer, tablet, or smartphone; learners who wish to use their mobile devices are encouraged to download the Go.Learn app from the Apple App Store or Google Play for the best experience.
    • Courses are 30-45 minutes each and are designed to be taken at each learner’s own pace; learners will be able to pause courses in progress and resume where they left off.  The full Prologis Warehousing and Distribution Program will take about 20 hours to complete.
    • Courses include interactive written/visual content as well as audio narration and are written at a 7th-8th grade reading level to maximize accessibility.
    • Learners will receive a downloadable certificate upon completing each course and passing a short online assessment.
  • Chattahoochee Technical College helps you prepare for employment in some of today’s hottest careers at with a comprehensive, affordable, and self-paced Online Career Training Program. You can begin these Programs at any time and learn at your own pace. Upon successful completion of all required coursework, you will receive a Certificate of Completion in your subject area. Careers available in our 6 to 18-month offerings include Arts and Design, Business, Computer Applications, Computer Programming, Construction and Trades, Health and Fitness, Hospitality, and Information Technology. Click here for more information and program details.
  • Chattahoochee Technical College has partnered with the CE Shop to offer Real Estate courses. Interested in a career in real estate?  Click here for information on continuing education and licensing prep in real estate through Chattahoochee Tech.
  • The City of Atlanta and Microsoft, together with key partners (The Coca-Cola Company, The Home Depot, TechBridge, General Assembly, Accenture, Metro Atlanta Chamber, Year Up, Springboard, Openclassrooms, and Women in Cloud) are proud to launch Accelerate: Atlanta.  This initiative was created to provide training for new digital skills.  The program designed to close the digital skills gap and build a more inclusive workforce. The Accelerate program was created to take action.  It’s about people, businesses, and communities coming together to provide inclusive recovery and free access to digital skills for people who need them the most. Accelerate provides the digital skills needed to unlock new opportunities and remove barriers for underserved communities and upskill and cross-skill existing digitally fluent populations in an effort to balance the playing field in these unprecedented times.  Free online training at your own pace and on your own time is available with discounted Microsoft certifications. Click here for a flyer.  Click here to learn more.
  • The City of Refuge offers Job Training Courses that will give you the skills and confidence needed to earn a job and start a rewarding career. Click here for a flyer.  Click here to review details online.  Click here to apply.
    • Mechatronics (16 weeks): Mechatronics will provide 6,000 hours of on-the-job learning as a mechatronics apprentice with an Atlanta employer. This training will prepare you for a career in a highly specialized field.
    • Automotive Technician Training (16 weeks): This course introduces basic concepts and technical training in automobile mechanics.
    • Banking Course (8 weeks): The training provides the skills needed for any entry-level position in banking with career potential—including teller, customer service representative, relationship banker, and personal banker.
    • Culinary Arts (15 weeks, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM daily): The Culinary Arts Program provides insight into food production skills, various levels of industry management, and hospitality skills for students interested in pursuing a career in the foodservice industry. Each student receives hands-on experience. The course is structured to teach the fundamentals and basic concepts of Culinary techniques. Also, it develops critical skills such as punctuality, appearance, communication, and customer service. The program is conducted by Atlanta’s very own Atlanta Breakfast Club. Successful Students will earn a ServSafe certification towards finding employment in Food Preparation and Serving related occupations.
    • Salesforce Administrator (10 weeks): Students will learn the basics of Salesforce for application, product development, system administration, data management, and system architecture.
    • Coding Bootcamp (16 weeks – full-time / 26 weeks – flexible): Coding boot camp provides the basics necessary for employment within the Information Technology field. Graduates will be recognized as a “full stack web developer” upon course completion.
    • Cyber Security (9 months): Cybersecurity students will have a choice to train and test for the following industry-recognized certifications: CompTIA ITF+, CompTIA Net+, CompTIA Security+, and SOC Analyst.
    • Security Training (2 weeks): This training course covers crowd control, de-escalation, and hand-cuffing.
  • The City of Refuge (COR), through its newly formed Tech Transformation Academy and over a four-year period, will train 280 unemployed or underemployed individuals at its Workforce Innovation Hub.  Training will be provided for careers in the Web/Software Developer and Cyber Security Industries.  Each Web/Software Cohort will take 4 to 6.5 months and have access to a full array of social services. Each Cyber Security Training cohort will take 9 to 18 months to complete.  Upon graduation, students will receive credentials that will qualify them to find employment with companies hiring web developers or cyber security specialists. Students who graduate and do not find immediate employment will be placed in a 12-month paying internship with one of the corporate partners. To achieve this goal, COR will partner with training providers Carolina Cyber Center and DigitalCrafts along with a host of industry partners. Click here for a flyer.
    • Web Developer Training: Programs provide graduates with industry recognized full-stack software development certificate issued by DigitalCrafts. DigitalCrafts will consult with the corporate partners prior to each cohort to ensure the trainings are covering the skills and computer languages that the corporate partners will be hiring in the next six to 12 months. Currently, the Web Development/Software Engineer training course includes: HTML; CSS; JavaScript Scripting Language Introduce variables & logic, HTTP; Manipulate DOM; JSON; React.js; RESTful APIs; Command Line;PostgreSQL; Python; Deployment; Express.js:; and Node.js.
    • Cyber Security Training: Provided by Carolina Cyber will offer a flexible learning environment with virtual programs providing live and asynchronous learning, a rich set of virtual labs to evolve students’ hands-on skills, custom-developed mobile apps for memory aides, exam preparation, and a modern “high definition” virtual teaching lab with engaging tools such as Slack channels, polling, screen sharing, recording steps.  Credentials may include: ITF+, A+1, A+2, Network+, Security+, Linux+, Server+, Cloud+, Pentest+.
  • Connecting Communities and Families, Inc (CCF) in partnership with Wholistic Stress Control Institute, Inc. (WSCI), received a major grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration to deliver the Employment Qualifications Uplifting Independent Progress (EQUIP) Program.  The program is designed to target men and women, who are coming out of prison within 6 months or less or have already been released (not more than 24 months) from a criminal correctional facility and provide support services, as well as, job readiness skills that will assist them in pursuing careers.  A major goal of this program is to assist participants with attaining credentials and certifications in technical and trade classes (i.e. CDL, welding, GED Prep, construction, technology, etc.) to help prepare them for permanent jobs. Contact CCF through e-mail equip@wholistic1.com or 404-997-3591, or through at https://www.facebook.com/EQUIPprogram.
  • Construction Ready’s nationally recognized Construction Ready Training Program is an N.C.C.E.R. accredited four-week boot-camp style training program, where participants can earn up to eight industry-recognized credentials.  The Construction Ready Training Program screens and trains students for entry-level positions in the construction industry and is FREE to eligible applicants who reside in metropolitan Atlanta, as well as, the Augusta, Macon, and Columbus Regions in Georgia.  Graduates of Construction Ready are connected to Georgia construction companies who participate in the Construction Ready Training Program.  Employment is not guaranteed; however, 97% of our graduates have been placed into full-time employment. Interested candidates are REQUIRED to attend an Information Session to begin the process for enrollment.  To learn more and sign-up for a Construction Ready Information Session, click here.   If you have any questions about the Construction Ready Training Program and/or the Information Sessions, please contact the Recruitment Team via email, recruitment@cefga.org.  Construction Ready offers Information Sessions both in-person and virtually.  To learn more and sign-up, click here.  For a list of upcoming classes, locations, and general information click here.  Below is a list of the training location in metro Atlanta:
    • Construction Ready at Westside Works (261 Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard, NW, Atlanta, GA)
    • Construction Ready at Build Cobb (1940 Exchange, SE, Atlanta, GA)
    • Construction Ready at Aerotropolis Atlanta (3121 Norman Berry Drive, East Point, GA) or Impact Church (2323 Sylvan Road, East Point, GA)
  • Diversity Cyber Council is offering the CompTIA IT Fundamentals 30 Day Challenge, a free 4-week self-study and instructor-led program in which candidates are provided content and materials to assist in learning the basics of information technology to successfully pass the CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ certification. Candidates will also be extended opportunities for the following: (1) free support services and technology equipment, (2) participation in weekly mentor and instructor-led sessions, (3) assistance with resume writing and job placement services, (4) free exam voucher for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals certification, (5) career support and coaching services, (6) Google IT Support Professional Certification Scholarships upon graduation.  Interested candidates must first pass a series of proctored digital literacy assessments facilitated by Inspiredu Atlanta to be eligible for the program.  Click here to register for the proctored assessments.  Click here to take the practice exam assessments.  Click here for a flyer.
  • Generation USA, in partnership with Verizon Skill Forward, is hosting the Introduction to Technology Workshop. The workshop length is 3.5 hours and runs every two weeks on Wednesdays at 3:00 PM. Through this workshop, you’ll learn about the technology industry, what a day in the life is like in the tech industry, the different technology pathways out there, and Generation’s various technology program offerings. Click here for a flyer. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Georgia Institute of Technology is accepting applications for its 2023 Georgia Tech Excel Program.  The Excel Program is a 4-year certificate program for students, between the ages of 18 and 26, with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Students develop academic skills, live rich social lives, practice independence by living on campus or close to campus, and develop the career skills needed to pursue their future jobs.  Click here to learn more and apply.
  • Goodwill of North Georgia offers several Job Training Programs through its metro Atlanta Career Centers that provide many opportunities for individuals to increase their marketability with industry-recognized credentials for today’s workforce.  Click here to see a catalog of high-demand, short-term trainings or call 1-844-344-9675 for more information.  All programs require candidates attend eligibility screenings prior to enrollment, site and program contacts are outlined below. 
    • Cartersville Career Center is recruiting candidates for its Forklift Training Program, Logistics Training Program and Welding Training Program. For more information, contact Capri Taylor at ctaylor2@ging.org.
    • Decatur Career Center is recruiting candidates for its Welding Training Program and the Logistics Training Program.  For the Welding program, participants will receive training in blueprint reading basics, 2 American Welding Society Certifications, CPR/First Aid Certification, OSHA 30 Certification, a paid internship, and job placement assistance.  For the Logistics program, participants will receive 2 Georgia Tech Supply Chain Certificates, OSHA 10 Certification, CPR/First Aid Certification, their CDL A, and job placement assistance.  For more information, contact Jacqueline Dottin-Dodd at jddodd@ging.org or 404-554-9582.
    • Oakwood Career Center is recruiting candidates for its Welding Training Program.  The class includes two weeks of JRT, two weeks of welding class time, and 2 weeks of internship.  The Center is also recruiting candidates for its Forklift Training Program.  Contact Alex Balla aballa@ging.org for more information.
    • Old National Career Center is recruiting candidates for its four-week Forklift Training Program.  For eligibility screening, contact Sheretta Sanders at ssanders@ging.org or 404-980-8930 or Gwen Marshall at gmarshall@ging.org or 678-910-0072.
    • Old National Career Center is recruiting candidates for its Supply Chain w/CDL A Training Program.  Contact Sheretta Sanders at ssanders@ging.org or 404-980-8930 or Gwen Marshall at gmarshall@ging.org or 678-910-0072 for more information.
    • Old National Career Center is recruiting candidates for its 12-week GoodBiz Training Program.  The fee for this class is $250 per person.  Contact Sheretta Sanders at ssanders@ging.org or 404-980-8930 or Gwen Marshall at gmarshall@ging.org or 678-910-0072.
    • Pleasant Hill Career Center is recruiting candidates for its Supply Chain Training Program.  The class includes two weeks of JRT, two weeks of class time, and 2 weeks of internship.  The Center is also recruiting for its Forklift Training Program. Contact Kate Malone kmalone@ging.org for more information.
    • Smyrna Career Center is recruiting candidates for its Forklift Training Program. The program prepares participants for a career driving forklift. Participants will be certified by the American Welder’s Association, receive OSHA 30, and adult CPR/first aid AED certifications. For more information, contact Capri Taylor ctaylor2@ging.org or Raisa Drew rdrew@ging.org or 678-766-8158.
    • Smyrna Career Center is recruiting candidates for its Technology Careers Training Program held in partnership with TechBridge. Program prepares participants for careers in technology, equipping them with relevant credentials. For more information, contact Capri Taylor ctaylor2@ging.org  or Raisa Drew rdrew@ging.org or 678-766-8158.
    • Smyrna Career Center is recruiting candidates for its Environmental Services Training Program. The program is designed to prepare students for careers in the Environmental Service Industry (EVS) in healthcare and in the commercial cleaning industries. It is an 8-week training program that includes techniques used by EVS technicians and high-demand training in floor care. Participants who complete the course will receive internationally recognized EVS certifications and employment assistance For more information, contact Capri Taylor ctaylor2@ging.org or Raisa Drew rdrew@ging.org or 678-766-8158.
    • South DeKalb Career Center is recruiting candidates for its Building Maintenance Training Program.  Students will be engaged in a 7-week training program that provides hands-on skills training in partnership with Atlanta Apartment Association and employers in the residential housing industry. Provides credentialing opportunities for trainees that enjoy working with their hands in construction and building trades.  Credentialing opportunities include basic construction, punch-out skills, EPA/HVAC & R410 national testing & certification, heating & heat pump maintenance, Certified Pool Operator Industry Certification and appliance repair exposure.   For more information, contact Sean West at swest@ging.org or Sheretta Sanders at ssanders@ging.org or 770-713-0933.
    • South DeKalb Career Center is recruiting candidates for its GoodBIZ Entrepreneurship Program, a training program for aspiring entrepreneurs and micro-business owners.  In this 12-week program students receive instruction to help them establish and prospect business ownership while implementing and refining their business plan. The GoodBIZ program offers a robust curriculum that integrates business development planning, one-on-one business coaching and technical assistance opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs and existing micro-business owners. For more information and to schedule an individualized assessment, contact Sean West at swest@ging.org or 770-713-0933.  (Interested individuals should text their name.)
    • South DeKalb Career Center is recruiting candidates for its Highway Construction Training Program.  This 8-week program is designed to prepare students for high demand careers in the construction industry. Training includes exposure to basic carpentry, electrical and plumbing industries with opportunities to receive CDL licensure, flagging, OSHA 30 and first aid/CPR certifications.  For more information, contact Sean West at swest@ging.org or Sheretta Sanders at ssanders@ging.org or 770-713-0933.
    • Stockbridge Career Center is recruiting candidates for its Supply Chain Logistics with CDL A Training Program.  Individuals must have clean MVR and ability to pay for CDL permit testing.  Contact Sheretta Sanders at ssanders@ging.org or 404-980-8930 or Gwen Marshall at gmarshall@ging.org or 678-910-0072.
    • Stockbridge Career Center is recruiting candidates for its Forklift Training Program.  This is a two-week training program with forklift certifications in sit down and stand up forklift operations.  For more information, contact Gwen Marshall at gmarshall@ging.org or 678-910-0072 or Sheretta Sanders at ssanders@ging.org or 404-980-8930.
    • Stockbridge Career Center is recruiting candidates for its GoodBiz Training Program.  The fee for this program is $250.  For more information, contact Gwen Marshall at gmarshall@ging.org or 678-910-0072 or Sheretta Sanders at ssanders@ging.org or 404-980-8930.
    • Stockbridge Career Center is recruiting candidates for its Welding Training Program.  This 8-week program is held in collaboration with Southern Crescent Technical College and provides training in Stick Welding.  Individuals completing program will be able to sit for the Welding test and once passed will be certified through the American Welding Society. The program also includes training and certification in OSHA 30, first aid/CPR, paid internship, employment assistance and wrap around supportive services. Individuals aged 18 to 24 are encouraged to apply.  Contact Sheretta Sanders at ssanders@ging.org or 404-980-8930.
    • Woodstock Career Center is recruiting candidates for its Forklift Training Program, Logistics Training Program, Medical Billing & Coding Training Program, Technology Careers Training Program, and Welding Training Program. For more information, contact Capri Taylor at ctaylor2@ging.org.
  • Integrity Transformations Community Development Corporation offers a Certified Forklift Operator Warehouse Distribution Program through the Prologis Learning Academy.  The two-week training program includes transportation and immediate job placement assistance.  Students are issued a Forklift Certification Card and Certificate of Completion.  Click here for a flyer.
  • The Latin American Association is hosting in-person Spanish Classes at the Atlanta Outreach Center (2750 Buford Highway, Atlanta, GA).  LAA’s Spanish-language program uses a communicative approach to language learning in order to help students of all levels achieve fluency.  All teachers are native Spanish speakers or have native speaker proficiency. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Latin American Association is hosting online Spanish Classes. LAA’s Spanish-language program uses a communicative approach to language learning in order to help students of all levels achieve fluency.  All teachers are native Spanish speakers or have native speaker proficiency. Click here to learn more and register.
  • Literacy Action is committed to helping adult learners overcome barriers to achieving academic and career success in these critical times by offering a broad range of Virtual Classes in adult basic education, GED preparation, English as a Second Language, digital literacy, and workforce literacy.  Supplemental services such as individual career and academic counseling, work-readiness workshops, and financial literacy enrichment courses are also offered on an ongoing basis.  Click here to join Literacy Action’s next virtual orientation and learn more.
  • Momentum@Morehouse, a virtual coding school held through Morehouse College in partnership with OHUB, prepares career starters and career changers who want to thrive as professional software developers.  The 12-week coding bootcamp, one of a few such programs at a historically black college or university (HBCU), supports Morehouse’s focus on creating pathways to lucrative careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) for under-represented minority groups. Momentum@Morehouse students will receive hands-on programming instruction from tech experts using a curriculum based in proven methodology that provides the technical knowledge and soft skills necessary for success in the workplace. Graduates will also receive access to career coaching and networking opportunities, as well as classes in the culture of work in tech and startup skills for entrepreneurs.  Click here to learn more.
  • Paper is partnering with Atlanta Public Schools to provide free tutoring, 24/7, to help students excel.  This includes homework help on any academic subject, feedback on written assignments, and study support for preparing for exams.  Students can chat with a tutor anytime, day or night, and have unlimited sessions.  Multilingual services are available.  Click here to learn more.
  • Strayer University, in partnership with Best Buy, introduces its Grads to Work program.  Through this program, participants earn a debt-free associates degree while gaining employment with Best Buy.  The program includes a 5-week Workforce Readiness Course and a general education curriculum embedded with essential job skills to foster participant success in the workplace.  Participants are hired as Best Buy Care Specialists, a full-time remote, work-from-home role that is responsible for enhancing customer relationships.  Click here for a flyer.  Click here for more information and to apply for the program.
  • STRIVE Atlanta is recruiting for the next cohort of the 7-week Business Admin Support training program. Spots are filling up! The 7-week program is of zero cost to participants and is 70% virtual / 30% in-person. $100 weekly stipends are provided to enrolled participants. All in-person training will take place on the campus of Atlanta Technical College. Participants will receive individual career counseling from a dedicated coach and financial counselor, during STRIVE’s 3-week Job Readiness training. Graduates will earn industry-recognized credentials from Atlanta Technical College. Graduates will have exposure to STRIVE Atlanta’s employer network during and after the program for interviews; we celebrate an 84% placement rate! STRIVE Atlanta will provide transportation assistance, technology assistance and a host of additional supports as needed. Click here for a flyer on STRIVE Atlanta. Click here for a flyer on this training program.
  • The University System of Georgia offers 100% online post-secondary eMajor degrees and credentials that address the high-demand workplace needs of Georgia and beyond. Programs range from Business Administration, Nursing, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, Organizational Leadership, and other highly sought-after degrees – all through public University System of Georgia institutions you know and trust.  eMajor degrees are ideal for both traditional and non-traditional students who wish to take advantage of online course delivery in a flexible, accessible, and affordable manner. Tuition for all eMajor programs is just $199/credit hour.  Eligible students with previous work experience, military training, or other relevant training can click here to learn how to shorten their time to degree completion by earning college credit for prior learning.  Click here to visit the eMajor website to learn more about 100 percent online eMajor degrees offered through the University System of Georgia.   
  • The University System of Georgia presents USG Learning Everywhere, an online platform to access a diverse set of educational resources to anyone, anywhere, who wants to learn and experience new things online.  From lifelong learners to those just starting out, these free materials help meet the needs of a rapidly changing, increasingly digital world.  In addition to providing materials for adult learners, the platform provides access to resources such as Georgia’s Public Libraries, open textbooks, and Georgia’s virtual library GALILEO to assist K-12 students as they are home-schooling.  Click here to learn more.
  • The University System of Georgia’s Georgia ONmyLINE is a database of online programs and courses offered through the accredited institutions within the University System of Georgia.  The Georgia ONmyLINE resource is designed for professionals, adult learners, military service members, teachers, traditional students, or those looking to continue their education to have a central place to search for Georgia public online learning.  Click here to explore courses and degrees.
  • The UpSkill learning program includes 4 weeks of workforce training followed by 4 weeks of workforce experience, where participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate their new skills working in entry level technology administrative roles for local businesses and nonprofits. Applications are being accepted for youth (ages 18-24) in Nassau County, NY, Suffolk County, NY, and Atlanta, GA.  Click here to learn more.
  • The Urban League of Greater Atlanta’s Youth and Young Adult Services is now accepting applications and referrals for Cohort 3 of the @Promise @Work Pre-diversion Program. This program is focused on intensive soft skills development and employment readiness. Participants attend work-based programming twice per week for 90 days (12 weeks) from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Participants receive $15.00 per hour, up to $500 for vocational training, mentorship, and hot meals are provided. With our National UL Career Readiness Curriculum, we ensure that 100% of our participants finish the program with several career and vocational opportunities identified. Youth, ages 17 to 24, have no pending cases, and are actively looking for employment and educational opportunities are eligible for this program. Unfortunately, transportation is not provided. Contact Amber Jordan via email at ajordan@ulgatl.org for more information.
  • The Urban League of Greater Atlanta announces enrollment is open for its BankWork$ Cohort 10 program.  BankWork$® creates opportunities for young adults from low-income communities to build meaningful careers in banking and fosters employer success. We offer a free, eight-week career training, placement assistance, and ongoing coaching.  Click here for a flyer.
  • The Urban League of Greater Atlanta offers GED classes Monday through Thursday, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Youth (court order or not) can receive this offering from the Urban League of Greater Atlanta and Atlanta Public Schools (APS).  Youth can call 404-802-3560 (APS Main Office) to set up an appointment for orientation/pretesting.  Pretesting takes place at the Atlanta Public Schools Adult Education Center (1757 Mary Dell Drive, SE, Atlanta, GA), which is on the bus route. After the youth have pretested, test scores are sent to the APS instructor. Youth can begin at the @Promise SW Center (2220 Campbellton Road, SW, Atlanta, GA), located behind the YMCA, the following day, unless the test is taken on a Thursday. If the test is taken on Thursday, the youth will be able to begin on Monday.
  • The Urban League of Greater Atlanta’s Young Adult Re-entry Program offers up to $5,000 in scholarships to attend selected programs at the Atlanta Technical College for students who complete ULGA’s 3–4-week Career and Workplace Readiness Program. The program focuses on 21st Century Workforce Skills, as implemented in a fun, interactive group workshop! Our program also assists metro Atlanta residents with the basic needs such as rental and housing assistance, immediate employment assistance, transportation assistance, and stipend incentives (to name a few) as you earn credentials in high demand, industry leading careers throughout Atlanta! Click here for a flyer. Click here for a form to refer participants. Click here for more information and to register.
  • WorkSource Cobb has partnered with Chattahoochee Technical College, Construction Ready, Goodwill of North Georgia, Per Scholas, and TechBridge to provide Industry Specialized Trainings in high-demand fields.   Click here for a flyer.
  • WorkSource Cobb provides ESL, citizenship, and GED classes through its English Language Learners Initiative (ELLI).  Through ELLI, WorkSource Cobb also provides assistance with job search and new career development.  Click here for a flyer.
  • WorkSource Cobb provides No Cost Job Training for Cobb Residents to prepare for several high demand jobs, such as Insurance Management, CDL Basic Tractor Trailer Training, A+, Net+/PC Technician, General Construction, Certified Logistics Training, Project Management Professional, Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician, and Medical Assistant.  Click here for a flyer. 
  • WorkSource Cobb has launched PowerUp! 2.0, a Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship Program. This is no-cost training that connects individuals, ages 18-24, with an opportunity to earn a weekly wage while receiving on-the-job industry-recognized training and mentoring by licensed plumbers. Participants can also receive supportive services such as transportation and childcare. Click here for a flyer. Email information@cobbworks.org for more information.
  • WorkSource Georgia is offering a Short-term Training Program to begin a new career in Healthcare, CDL, Logistics, Tech and Other Fields for individuals unemployed due to COVID-19.  In the Atlanta region, these serves are available through WorkSource Atlanta Regional, WorkSource Atlanta, WorkSource Cobb, WorkSource DeKalb, and WorkSource Fulton. Participants may be eligible to receive funding for transportation, child care, and other expenses while in training.  Click here for a flyer.  Click here to get started through ATLworks.
  • WrightNow Solutions offers everything to elevate careers and organizations – Technology Certification classes, Life & Career Readiness workshops, Management & Leadership learning experiences, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion workshops.  Attention organizations that are interested in Reskilling/Upskilling your associates, we have industry certification earning classes for you.  Attention lifelong learners that want to up enhance your skill set, we have industry certification earning classes for you.  Click here for a flyer.  Click here for more information in the Course Catalog and to sign up.  Contact WrightNow Solutions directly for group classes and pricing at wnslearn@wrightnowsolutions.com.

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