Technical College System of Georgia
MISSION
The Technical College System of Georgia provides technical, academic and adult education and training focused on building a well‐educated, globally competitive workforce for Georgia.
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
- DeKalb County
- Fulton County
- Gwinnett County
- Cobb County
- City of Atlanta
- Cherokee County
- Clayton County
- Douglas County
- Fayette County
- Henry County
- Rockdale County
SERVICES PROVIDED
Job Search & Placement
- Employment readiness counseling
- Placing participants in private sector jobs
- Placing participants in apprenticeships
- Internships and co-ops
Soft Skills Training
- Adaptability
- Collaborating with others
- Conflict management
- Dealing with diversity
- How to dress
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership
- Managing stress
- Planning / organizational skills
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Customer service
- Professional conduct
- Self confidence
- Time management
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