Technical College System of Georgia – Office of Workforce Development
MISSION
The Technical College System of Georgia’s Office Workforce Development is the administrator of WorkSource Georgia, the state’s federally-funded employment and training system, working to connect talent with opportunity. These federal funds are part of a grant program called the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). At a local level, WorkSource Georgia provides WIOA services across the state through 19 local offices. WIOA funds are allotted to individuals or businesses and administered specifically through services geared toward helping disadvantaged citizens obtain meaningful employment.
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
Languages Supported
- English
Geography
- Statewide
INDUSTRIES SUPPORTED
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
- Construction