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Provider Portal > Fulton County Office of Workforce Development – Neighborhood Union Health Center

Fulton County Office of Workforce Development – Neighborhood Union Health Center

November 16, 2018

Fulton County Office of Workforce Development – Neighborhood Union Health Center

MISSION

The mission of the Fulton County Office of Workforce Development (OWD) 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. OWD provides services to Fulton County residents, dislocated workers, adults, youth and area employers through its comprehensive career centers (One Stops) which are funded by Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funds.

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

SERVICES PROVIDED

Job Search & Placement

  • Pre-placement assessment
  • Employment readiness counseling
  • Resume development
  • Job search coaching
  • Sponsoring job clubs or peer-to-peer networks
  • Placing participants in job shadowing opportunities
  • Placing participants in private sector jobs
  • Employment screening
  • Varied job search and placement services
  • Placing participants in apprenticeships
  • Referrals to training or training broker
  • Internships and co-ops

Post-employment Services

  • Career counseling
  • Career development services
  • Job performance coaching
  • Post-placement follow-up
  • Financial planning education
  • Mentoring
  • Varied post-employment services

Supportive Services

  • Transportation assistance
  • Case management
  • Varied supportive services
  • Adult literacy and basic education

Soft Skills Training

  • Adaptability
  • Collaborating with others
  • Conflict management
  • Dealing with diversity
  • How to dress
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Leadership
  • Managing stress
  • Personal hygiene
  • Planning / organizational skills
  • Communication (verbal and written)
  • Customer service
  • 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

Primary Sidebar

186 Sunset Avenue, NW Atlanta, Georgia 30314

404-730-1931

Judy.Nevilles-Cox@fultoncountyga.gov

http://www.fultoncountyga.gov/wia-home


  • Government (local)
  • Workforce development provider
  • Located within Atlanta BeltLine