City Of Refuge
MISSION
Our Process
Our process takes place under one roof in the most dangerous zip code in Atlanta. The needs are great but when like-minded community members, organizations, and volunteers partner together we are able to see amazing things happen.
Bring Light, Hope, and Transformation
Every person provided a pathway of opportunity to reach their full potential.
2021 Recap
- Placed 428 community members into new job starts
Vocational Tracts
- Culinary Arts – Atlanta Breakfast Club, 15 weeks, May start
- NAPA Auto Technician – 16 weeks, next class late May
- Coding Academy – ongoing recruiting, every month start, 16-week Fulltime Flex class, 26-week Flex class
- Cyber Security – 9-to-18 month class, August start
- Security – 1 week class
- Forklift/OSHA Certification
- Salesforce Admin
POPULATIONS SERVED
Adult Population
- Homeless
- Individuals seeking to secure a better job
- Low-income individuals
- Returning citizens (previously incarcerated)
- Unemployed individuals
Languages Supported
- English
Geography
- City of Atlanta
- Statewide
SERVICES PROVIDED
Job Search & Placement
- Access to job listings
- Career and vocational evaluation
- Employment readiness counseling
- Job board
- Job performance coaching
- Job search coaching
- Job search tools and information
- Mentoring
- On the job training
- Placing participants in private sector jobs
- Resume development
Post-employment Services
- Mentoring
- Post-placement follow-up
Supportive Services
- Adult literacy and basic education
- Benefits counseling
- Case management
- Child care
- Dental services
- Health care
- Housing
- Varied supportive services
Soft Skills Training
- Adaptability
- Basic financial education
- Collaborating with others
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Customer service
- Diet and nutrition
- Goal setting
- How to dress
- Interpersonal skills
- Interview skills
- Leadership
- Personal hygiene
- Planning / organizational skills
- Professional conduct
- Self confidence
- Time management
- Varied soft skills training