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  • Altierus Career College is now enrolling students for our programs with a May 10th start in allied health (including Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, and Medical Billing & Coding programs), as well as the skilled trades (including HVAC & Refrigeration programs). Altierus is a nonprofit, post-secondary career and technical school system with a campus in the Norcross area.  At Altierus, students prepare for a career in an in-demand field in as few as 8 months.  Most programs begin every four to five weeks.  As soon as students enroll, Altierus is there to surround them with the support they need to thrive.  The college’s all-inclusive training provides students with the tools and equipment to learn their profession, at no extra cost.  Blended learning gives them online flexibility to balance school and life while still receiving valuable hands-on training on campus.  And the college’s focus on professional skills mean students graduate ready for their new career.  Classes are now being held on-campus, conforming to CDC guidelines. Take a virtual tour of the campus and get a look inside Altierus’ industry-equipped labs by watching the 360⁰ video accessed through the “Programs” tab on the Altierus home page and watch a short video describing some of the learning tools each student is provided.  Altierus looks forward to providing you with more information and helping you jump-start your career.  Click here for more information on the programs available at the Norcross Campus.  The American Dream Scholarship of up to $2,000 is available for students that are referred to Altierus by other organizations or community leaders.  Check out our Blog and News for Tips for Career Searching During an Economic Downturn.
  • CEFGA’s nationally recognized Construction Ready Program is an NCCER accredited four-week boot camp construction training program, FREE to eligible applicants who reside in metropolitan Atlanta.  Construction Ready screens and trains students for entry-level positions.  If you are looking for a head-start in construction, these are the eight industry-recognized credentials that you will earn in Construction Ready to kickstart your CAREER in construction.  Graduates of Construction Ready are connected to Atlanta-area construction companies who participate in the Construction Ready Program, which often leads to employment.  Employment is not guaranteed; however, Construction Ready has placed 97% of its graduates into full-time employment with employers.   Interested candidates MUST first attend a Construction Ready Information Session to begin the process for enrollment. To learn more and to sign-up for aConstruction Ready Information Session, click here. If you have any questions about the Information Session, contact Veda White, Student Success Manager, at 678-832-6570 or email veda.white@cefga.org.  Construction Ready offers Information Sessions and training both in-person and virtually. To learn more, click here to begin your next step.   Click here to see when the next Construction Ready class is scheduled to begin training.  Click here for a one-pager.
    • Construction Ready at Westside Works (261 Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard, NW, Atlanta, GA): Open to all Metro Atlanta residents with priority enrollment for residents in 30314 and 30318 (English Avenue, Vine City, Castleberry Hill and surrounding neighborhoods).
    • Construction Ready at Build Cobb Partnership (1940 Exchange, SE, Atlanta, GA): Open to residents of Cobb County.
    • Construction Ready at Georgia Hill (250 Georgia Avenue, SE, Atlanta, GA): Open to all Metro Atlanta residents with priority enrollment for residents in and around NPU-V, 30310, 30312 and 30315 (Mechanicsville, Pittsburgh, Peoplestown, Adair Park and Summerhill).
    • Construction Ready at Aerotropolis Atlanta (3121 Norman Berry Drive, East Point, GA) or Impact Church (2323 Sylvan Road, East Point, GA): Open to all Metro Atlanta residents with priority enrollment for residents in 30213, 30236, 30238, 30260, 30273, 30274, 30288, 30291, 30294, 30296, 30297, 30310, 30311, 30315, 30331, 30337, 30344, 30349, and 30354 (cities around the airport, including Atlanta, College Park, Fairburn, Forest Park and Hapeville).
  • The City of Refuge has partnered with Digital Crafts to offer a full-time 16-week and flex-time 26-week Coding Bootcamp.  This is an immersive program, designed to equip participants with the skills necessary to earn a job in technology.  Throughout the course, participants will learn front-end web development, JavaScript. node.js, React, Git, databases, the command line interface, DOM manipulation, Python programming fundamentals, and much more.  Email applicant@cityofrefugeatl.org or go to https://cityofrefugeatl.org/bootcamp to sign up for an interview to get started.  Click here for a flyer.
  • The City of Refuge, in partnership with Georgia Piedmont Technical College, is offering a 16-week training program in Mechatronics, to be held at the City of Refuge Workforce Innovation Hub (1300 Joseph E. Boone Boulevard, Atlanta, GA).  Classes begin Monday, June 14th.  Professionals with mechatronics engineering technology skills are highly valued by today’s rapidly innovating companies, and salaries reflect that fact.  These are good paying jobs with high starting salaries.  According to ziprecruiter.com, entry-level mechatronics engineers earn an average of $54,500 per year.  Click here for a flyer.  Click here to submit a form of interest for joining the June cohort.
  • 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 us at equip@wholistic1.com or 404-997-3591, or through at https://www.facebook.com/EQUIPprogram.
  • 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 Nicole Hodges at nhodges@ging.org.
    • Decatur Career Center is recruiting candidates for its Customer Service Contact Center Training Program, Welding Training Program, and Transportation Logistics Training Program.  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.  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.  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 to begin in June.  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. Assessment/Eligibility sessions are scheduled to be held on June 1st and June 2nd. 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 Nicole Hodges at nhodges@ging.org.
  • Southern Crescent Technical College is offering its Six Sigma Green Belt Training from Monday, June 7th, through Saturday, June 12th, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day, at the Economic Development Center at Ellis Crossing adjacent to the Griffin Campus (501 Varsity Road, Griffin, GA).  The Green Belt Program provides participants with an overview of Six Sigma as well as key concepts associated with effective project teams. Green Belts receive a subset of the more comprehensive Black Belt curriculum.  Green Belts will learn a structured problem-solving methodology for addressing business improvement projects, intermediate-level quality tools within that methodology, and how to generate bottom-line financial results.  Click here for a flyer to learn more.  For more information, contact Economic Development at EconomicDevelopment@sctech.edu or 770-228-7364.
  • TechBridge and Goodwill of North Georgia are recruiting candidates for their 2021 Technology Career Program.  Job seekers interested in a technology career are encouraged to complete an interest form to receive updates on future classes and opportunities.  Click here to access the interest form.
  • 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 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.
  • Year Up Greater Atlanta, in partnership with Atlanta Metropolitan State College, is offering an IT and Business Program that provides 18-to-26-year-old individuals with hands-on skill development, corporate internships in Fortune 500 companies, an educational stipend, and college credits.  Year Up is currently accepting applications for its August cohort.  Click here for a flyer.  For more information, contact Corey Johnson at cjohnson01@yearup.org.

Virtual Programs

  • 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 is now enrolling for its GED Prep and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESL) virtual 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.  Click here for a flyer in English.  Click here for a flyer in Spanish.
  • Atlanta Technical College is offering the following virtual programs:
    • Atlanta Technical College’s Office of Adult Education offers High School Equivalency/GED® Test Prep Courses to help individuals complete the high school equivalency credential and pass the GED® exam.  The Office of Adult Education is currently conducting virtual enrollment.  Click here to complete the online pre-registration form. A member of our team will reach out to those who pre-register shortly thereafter.  For more information, contact adulted@atlantatech.edu or call 404-225-4433.
    • 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.
  • Chattahoochee Technical College is offering the following virtual programs:
    • Chattahoochee Technical College is offering Online & WebEx Training Courses, our Online Skills Training includes Industrial Maintenance/Electrical & Mechanical CNC with costs as low as $50 per module. Our Virtual Business Trainings can be completed in 3 to 18 months with recognized certifications. Certificates are available in Leadership Training, Supervisory Development, Lean Six Sigma GB & BB (Project & Test), Project Management Professional (PMP), & Computer Skills for the Workplace. For our complete Catalog for Short-term Training visit https://www.ed2go.com/chattced/.
    • Prepare for employment in some of today’s hottest careers at Chattahoochee Technical College, 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. For more information and program details visit careertraining.ed2go.com/chattced/.
    • Join Chattahoochee Technical College for our Instructor Lead On-Line Short Courses. These online 6-week courses are informative, fun, convenient, and highly interactive. We focus on creating warm, supportive communities for our learners. New course sessions begin monthly, are project-oriented and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links, and more. Subject areas include Accounting and Finance, Business, College Readiness, Computer Applications, Design and Composition, Healthcare and Medical, Language and Arts, Personal Development, Teaching and Education, and Technology. For details visit our website at ed2go.com/chattced/.
  • The City of Atlanta and Microsoft, together with key partners (The Home Depot, The Coca-Cola Company, Accenture, and many other organizations) are proud to launch Accelerate Atlanta.  This initiative was created to provide training for new digital skills.  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.
  • 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.
  • Morehouse College and Opportunity HUB (OHUB) announce a new virtual coding school, Momentum@Morehouse, for career starters and career changers who want to thrive as 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 read the news release.  Click here to learn more.
  • 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.

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