WorkSource Fulton – Adamsville Regional Health Center
MISSION
The mission of the Fulton County Housing and Community Development Workforce Development Division is to assist Fulton County residents and metropolitan Atlanta area employers in developing and sustaining a world-class workforce that realizes viable incomes and benefits, thus strengthening their families and neighborhoods.”Our office provides services to Fulton County Residents, Dislocated Workers, Adults, and Youths. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds are responsible for the operation of the Career Centers.
POPULATIONS SERVED
Adult Population
- Dislocated Workers
- Homeless
- Immigrants
- Individuals seeking to secure a better job
- Individuals with a criminal record (not previously incarcerated)
- Individuals with disabilities
- Individuals without a high school diploma or GED
- Low-income individuals
- Mature workers (over 55 years old)
- Military veterans
- Public housing residents
- Refugees
- Returning citizens (previously incarcerated)
- Unemployed individuals
- Welfare recipients required to enter the workforce
Youth Population
- Basic skills deficient
- Below grade level
- Disabled, including learning disabilities
- Homeless or runaway
- Juvenile offender
- Needs assistance to gain employment
- Pregnant or parenting
- School dropout
Languages Supported
- English
Geography
- Fulton County
- Fulton County - South Fulton
SERVICES PROVIDED
Job Search & Placement
- Employment readiness counseling
- Employment screening
- Internships and co-ops
- Job search coaching
- Placing participants in apprenticeships
- Placing participants in job shadowing opportunities
- Placing participants in private sector jobs
- Pre-placement assessment
- Referrals to training or training broker
- Resume development
- Sponsoring job clubs or peer-to-peer networks
- Varied job search and placement services
Post-employment Services
- Career counseling
- Career development services
- Financial planning education
- Job performance coaching
- Mentoring
- Post-placement follow-up
- Varied post-employment services
Supportive Services
- Adult literacy and basic education
- Case management
- Transportation assistance
- Varied supportive services
Soft Skills Training
- Adaptability
- Collaborating with others
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Conflict management
- Customer service
- Dealing with diversity
- How to dress
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership
- Managing stress
- Personal hygiene
- Planning / organizational skills
- Professional conduct
- Self confidence
- Time management
- Varied soft skills training
OCCUPATIONS SUPPORTED
Occupations
- Management Occupations
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
- Legal Occupations
- Health Practitioner Support Technologists and Technicians
- Protective Service Occupations
- Grounds Maintenance Workers
- Personal Care and Service Occupations
- Sales and Related Occupations
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- Production Occupations
- Transportation and Material Moving Occupations