Westside Works
MISSION
Westside Works is a long-term neighborhood program focused on creating employment opportunities and job training for residents of the Westside community, including Vine City, English Avenue, Castleberry Hill and other contiguous neighborhood. Westside Works is a partnership among Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA), Integrity Community Development Corporation (Integrity CDC), Per Scholas, Invest Atlanta, Metro Atlanta YMCA, The Arthur M. Blank Foundation, and Atlanta Workforce Development Agency.
POPULATIONS SERVED
Adult Population
- Individuals seeking to secure a better job
- Individuals with a criminal record (not previously incarcerated)
- Military veterans
- Returning citizens (previously incarcerated)
Languages Supported
- English
Geography
- City of Atlanta
Westside Works is a long-term neighborhood program focused on creating employment opportunities and job training for residents of the Westside community, including Vine City, English Avenue, Castleberry Hill and other contiguous neighborhood.
SERVICES PROVIDED
Job Search & Placement
- Placing participants in private sector jobs
- Placing participants in apprenticeships
- On the job training
- Job referrals
Supportive Services
- Adult literacy and basic education
OCCUPATIONS SUPPORTED
Occupations
- Computer Network Support Specialists
- Nursing Assistants
- Food Preparation Workers
- Childcare Workers
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- Construction Trades Workers
Industry Recognized Credentials
- Georgia Department of Community Health - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) - CompTIA A+ Certification
INDUSTRIES SUPPORTED
- Construction
- Offices of Other Health Practitioners
- General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
- Child Day Care Services
- Restaurants and Other Eating Places