The Training Expo
MISSION
The Training Expo is to provide the highest level of education and support using the most cutting edge educational environments, instructors, and courses for students looking to further their career goals.
POPULATIONS SERVED
Adult Population
- Dislocated Workers
- Immigrants
- Individuals seeking to secure a better job
- Individuals with a criminal record (not previously incarcerated)
- Low-income individuals
- Mature workers (over 55 years old)
- Military veterans
- Returning citizens (previously incarcerated)
- Unemployed individuals
- Welfare recipients required to enter the workforce
Languages Supported
- Spanish
Geography
- City of Atlanta
- Clayton County
- DeKalb County
- Fayette County
- Fulton County
- Fulton County - North Fulton
- Fulton County - South Fulton
- Gwinnett County
- Henry County
Eligibility Restrictions
Students must go to their local WIOA Office for approval of Training Funds.
SERVICES PROVIDED
Job Search & Placement
- Access to job listings
- Career and vocational evaluation
- Employment readiness counseling
- Financial planning education
- Internships and co-ops
- Job board
- Job referrals
- Mentoring
- Resume development
Post-employment Services
- Career counseling
- Career development services
- Mentoring
- Varied post-employment services
Soft Skills Training
- Adaptability
- Basic financial education
- Behavior modification
- Collaborating with others
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Conflict management
- Customer service
- Dealing with diversity
- Decision making
- Emotional intelligence
- Goal setting
- How to dress
- Interpersonal skills
- Interview skills
- Leadership
- Managing stress
- Personal branding
- Personal hygiene
- Planning / organizational skills
- Professional conduct
- Self confidence
- Time management
- Varied soft skills training
OCCUPATIONS SUPPORTED
Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
Industry Recognized Credentials
- Microsoft Corporation - Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification
SPECIAL SKILLS
Learn the latest Microsoft Office products as well as typing, resume building, successful job searching techniques.