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· The Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency (ACSS) seeks veteran referrals for its Veterans Employment and Assistance Program (VEAP). A VEAP CareerWorks Orientation is held on the last Tuesday and Wednesday of each month at 8:30 AM at ACSS (460 Edgewood Avenue, SE, Atlanta, GA). This program supports transitioning veterans in their efforts to re-enter the workforce. Veterans are encouraged to call or email ahead to confirm the dates. For more information, please contact Tramaine Isaac at 678-744-8576 or tramaine.isaac@atlantacss.org. Click here for a flyer.
· WorkSource Fulton presents the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Summer Youth Work Experience Program (WEX) for youth, ages 16 to 24, with an emphasis on ages 18 to 24. The program will last for six weeks, from Wednesday, May 30th to Wednesday, July 11th. Youth will work for 29 hours per week and have exposure to a variety of career fields, and the rate of pay is $10.00 per hour. WEX will focus on the following areas: Job Readiness, Job Shadowing, Leadership Development, Occupational Skills Training, Financial Literacy, and Entrepreneurial Skills. The WIOA WEX program is 100% federally funded thru the WIOA Grant and specifically geared to assist at risk and opportunity youth. Those interested in participating in the program can contact Kimyana Pippin, Special Projects Coordinator, MIS at [email protected] or Robert Gregory, Business Consultant at [email protected] Candidates may also call 404-613-6381 to speak with either Ms. Pippin or Mr. Gregory; however email is the preferred method of contact. Click here for a flyer. · The Atlanta Metropolitan State College is hosting its New Student Orientation on Thursday, May 31st, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at the Student Center, Easley Pavilion (1630 Metropolitan Parkway, SW, Atlanta, GA). For more information, please call the Office of Student Life and Leadership at 404.756.4916. · Per Scholas Atlanta is now in the selection process and taking applications for the June 2018 IT Support Training. Per Scholas Atlanta, in partnership with General Assembly, is offering a tuition-free 17-week Coding | Web Development training. After five weeks of learning the basics in web development, students are given the opportunity to matriculate into General Assembly’s 12-week Web Development Immersive training to become a full-stack web developer. Per Scholas Atlanta is also offering IT Support Training, a 10-week, full-time, tuition-free training leading to CompTIA A+ professional certification. Students are led through rigorous, hands-on curriculum by a technology instructor, learning about computer hardware and software, setting up networks, troubleshooting mobile devices, and much more. Graduates are prepared for entry-level employment in IT as Desktop Support Specialists, IT Support Analysts and Network Field Technicians. A High School Diploma or Equivalent is required with minimal experience in Information Technology for both offerings. The Per Scholas IT Support student must be able to attend the 10-week training full time, Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Per Scholas Web Development student must be able to attend the 17-week training full time, Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Per Scholas graduates are supported up to two years with career coaching and additional tuition-free educational opportunities. Applications can be completed at www.perscholas.org. · WorkSource Cobb/CobbWorks Youth Program is accepting applications for the 2018 Summer Youth Work Experience Program. Program participants will gain valuable employment training experience this summer while making $8.25 per hour for 6 – 8 weeks while working up to 40 hours a week. The Summer Youth Work Experience program is a federally funded program serving Cobb County opportunity youth ages 16-24! Click here for a flyer. Interested participants PLEASE contact WorkSource Cobb to see if you are eligible for program. If interested, please contact Jacob Johnson, Youth Service Manager, at 770-528-2613, [email protected], or Angela Jackson, Work Experience Coordinator, at 770-528-2668, [email protected]. · Goodwill of North Georgia is hosting Employer Job Fairs and Weekly Hiring Events in the in the months of May and June at all 13 Goodwill Career Centers. The following new funding opportunities support job seekers through Goodwill: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Works Program ([email protected]), with funds available for able bodied adults eligible for or receiving food stamps, and Good Transitions: Young Adult (DOL-ETA) Program ([email protected]) with funds available for individuals 18-24 who have had involvement with the criminal justice system in high poverty high crime areas. To learn more about all that Goodwill has to offer, interested participants can attend any information session at a Goodwill Career Center near you. Goodwill is also actively recruiting for job training programs in May and June at the following sites. Click here to register on Career Connector for Virtual Services and find additional career center information and locations. o Decatur – Customer Service Contact Center – Thursdays, 2:00 PM, Decatur Career Center (2201 Lawrenceville Highway, Suite 200, Decatur, GA), (404) 554-9600 o Smyrna – Forklift Training Information Session – Wednesdays, 2:00 PM, Smyrna Career Center (205 South Cobb Drive, Smyrna, GA) (678) 766-8173 o South DeKalb – Highway Construction, Forklift, Floor Technician Custodial and Maintenance Technician Training Information Sessions – Wednesdays, 2:00 PM, South DeKalb Career Center (1295 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA), (404) 728- 8605 o South DeKalb – NEW Certified Healthcare Environmental Service Technician (CHEST) training, please email [email protected] today. Information Sessions – Wednesdays, 2:00 PM, South DeKalb Career Center (1295 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA), (404) 728- 8644 or [email protected]. · The Construction Ready Training Program is a four-week accelerated NCCER ACCREDITED, hands-on construction training and certification program that is offered in five locations in the Atlanta region. The Construction Ready program connects students trainees to some of Atlanta’s top construction companies, which quite often leads to employment. This is a FREE background friendly and drug-free class for all eligible residence in the City of Atlanta and the following counties: Cobb, Cherokee, Clayton, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale. Interested participants, MUST attend an information session to start the process of enrollment. To learn more about Construction Ready, click here. To learn more about Construction Ready’s Training Partner HB NEXT, click here. Click here for a Construction Ready flyer. If you have any questions as to what Information Session you should attend please contact Veda White, Student Success Manager, at 404-692-1542 or email [email protected]. Please see the following information session locations to apply: o Construction Ready at the Build Cobb Partnership will have information sessions at The Collective at Cumberland (3110 Sports Avenue, Smyrna GA) every Tuesday and Thursday, at 9:00 AM for Cobb County residents. Click here to sign up for the next Information Session. o Construction Ready at The Center for Working Families will host information sessions on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Dunbar Center (477 Windsor Street, SW, Suite 101, Atlanta, Georgia) Priority enrollment is for residents of NPU-V in 30310, 30312 and 30315 (Mechanicsville, Pittsburgh, Peoplestown, Adair Park and Summerhill). Click here to sign up for the next information session. o Construction Ready at Aerotropolis Atlanta is offering priority enrollment in information sessions for residents of 30213, 30236, 30238, 30260, 30273, 30274, 30288, 30291, 30294, 30296, 30297, 30310, 30311, 30315, 30331,30337,30344, 30349, 30354 zip codes. Click here to sign up for the next information session. o Construction Ready at Gwinnett is offering information sessions for all interested applicants in Gwinnett County. Click here to sign up for the next information session. o Construction Ready at Westside Works (692 Lindsay Street, NW, Atlanta, GA) will host information sessions on Wednesdays at 9:30 AM for residents of zip codes 30314 and 30318. Click here to sign up for the next information session. · Southern Crescent Technical College and WorkSource Three Rivers are partnering to offer the Introduction to Heavy Equipment Operation – Level 1 Course. This 44-hour training course begins Saturday, June 2nd. The cost of this course is $1,217 and funding assistance is available to cover the total cost of training! Those interested should call 770-229-9799 for more information or to get registered! · Invest Atlanta will host a HOUSE RULES Open House Tour on Saturday, June 2nd, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at Atlanta Technical College (1560 Metropolitan Parkway, SW, Atlanta, GA). This is a free event for homebuyers interested in purchasing a fixer-upper home with a renovation mortgage loan. Attendees will tour homes for sale and learn how Invest Atlanta Homebuyer Incentives can help with the down payment and closing costs. Available homes for sale, located within two miles of Atlanta Technical College, will be open to view at your own pace. Pick up the event map for addresses of fixer uppers and newly renovated open houses in nearby Atlanta BeltLine neighborhoods in beautiful Southwest Atlanta. Click here to register. · WorkSource Atlanta is hosting an IT Careers and Opportunities Orientation on Tuesday, June 5th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at our WorkSource Atlanta (818 Pollard Boulevard, SW, Atlanta, GA). This orientation is held on the first Tuesday of every month. The orientation will discuss high demand job opportunities within the field of IT and how WorkSource Atlanta can provide assistance to gain employment in the IT industry. Click here for a flyer. · City Career Fairs is hosting the 18th Annual Diversity Employment Day Career Fair and Roundtables on Wednesday, June 6th, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at the Ramada Plaza Atlanta (Downtown Capitol Park, 450 Capitol Avenue, SE, Atlanta, GA). The fair will feature more than 30 major employers representing hundreds of employment opportunities from entry to professional level for job seekers 18 years and older. Click here for more information. Click here to register. · The Urban League of Greater Atlanta is hosting Film and Television Industry Information Sessions on Wednesday, June 6th, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, at The Urban League’s Empowerment Center (72 Marietta Street, NW, Atlanta, GA). These sessions are held on the first Wednesday of each month. In the sessions, individuals will learn about training & funding opportunities, networking strategies, film industry terminology, union and associations, upcoming film industry events, and upcoming industry specific sessions. Registration is required for all sessions. For more information on sessions please contact Tamara Roulhac, Film Industry Career & Employment Specialist at [email protected] or by at (404) 546-3651. Click here for a flyer. Click here to register. · Choice Career Fairs will hold its Atlanta Career Fair on Thursday, June 7th, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at the Doubletree by Hilton Atlanta - Perimeter Dunwoody (4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA). Job seekers will meet face-to-face with hiring decision-makers. Click here for a link to register. · The Latin American Association is hosting Resume Day with Deloitte on Friday, June 8th, at its offices (2750 Buford Highway, NE, Atlanta, GA), from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The event is held for job seekers wishing to polish or create their resumes and is taking place before LAA’s 36th Annual Career Expo on June 20th (see later posting in MAX Mondays). Assistance will be available in Spanish and English. Click here for flyers in English and Spanish. Click here to register. · ABCs of Customs Brokerage is accepting applications for a class to earn national certification as a Certified Customs Specialist through the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America’s National Education Institute, running from Monday, June 11st through Thursday, June 21st. This 9-day, 72-hour dynamic training program prepares students to enter or advance as an international trade administrator, providing entry-level workers with the skills and knowledge equivalent to one year of experience as a customs specialist and the opportunity to start a career in international trade. Applicants must have state ID, high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and resume. To apply, email Donna Mullins at [email protected]. · Fathers Incorporated's 2nd Annual Fatherhood Expo: Employment & Education Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, June 16th, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, at the Greenbriar Mall (2841 Greenbriar Parkway, SW, Atlanta, GA) . The day of activities will include entertainment for the children, giveaways, presentations, and tons of resources for fathers and their families. The resource fair will provide attendees with the opportunity to meet human service providers (workforce development, parenting, housing, financial literacy, homelessness, fatherhood programs, mentoring programs, education and training etc.), as well as representatives from governmental service agencies (local, state and federal). Providers and governmental representatives interested in joining the fair can click here to register. · Generation: You Employed, Inc. will hold its next five-week Generation Hospitality Program, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday, beginning Monday, June 18th. This free training program prepares unemployed youth, 18-29 years old for high demand professions in the hospitality field and provides youth with social support services, guaranteeing interviews with employers post-graduation. Participants should be English language proficient, have a high school diploma or GED, be authorized to work in the U.S., and highly motivated and excited to learn. Preference is given to residents living south of I-20 in the College Park and East Point areas. A weekly stipend is provided. Program graduates are connected with jobs such as front desk clerk, guest relations, night auditor, and concierge. Click here for a flyer on the hospitality program in Atlanta. To learn more about Generation, click here or email Shann Johnson at [email protected]. · The Latin American Association is hosting the 36th Annual Career Expo on Wednesday, June 20th, at its offices (2750 Buford Highway, NE, Atlanta, GA), from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Bilingual professionals are invited to join this job fair where more than 40 employers will be hiring for positions in accounting, finance, marketing, customer service, operations, logistics, etc. Click here for a flyer. Click here to register. · The City of Refuge will start its next classes for its Culinary Program on the following Mondays: June 25th and September 10th. All classes run from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM and are held at the Workforce Innovation Hub (1300 Joseph E. Boone Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA). This is a 10-week program. Click here for more information and a registration link. · The Urban League of Greater Atlanta is hosting Film and Television Industry Specific Sessions on Monday, June 25th, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, at The Urban League’s Empowerment Center (72 Marietta Street, NW, Atlanta, GA). These sessions are held on the last Monday of each month. In the sessions, individuals will learn about training & funding opportunities, networking strategies, film industry terminology, union and associations, upcoming film industry events, and upcoming industry specific sessions. Registration is required for all sessions. For more information on sessions please contact Tamara Roulhac, Film Industry Career & Employment Specialist at [email protected] or by at (404) 546-3651. Click here to register. · The City of Refuge will start its next classes for its Customer Service Program on the following Mondays: July 2nd, August 13th, and September 24th. All classes run from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM and are held at the Workforce Innovation Hub (1300 Joseph E. Boone Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA). As part of the program, a mandatory financial literacy class is held on Fridays from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM. This is a five-week program. Click here for more information and a registration link. · Office Swing will host its Greater Atlanta Career Fair on Thursday, July 19th, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at the Courtyard Marriott Atlanta Downtown (133 Carnegie Way, NW, Atlanta, GA). The fair will feature career opportunities in Sales, Customer Service, Entry Level Management, Bioscience, Consulting, Health Care, and more. Click here for a link to register. · Best Hire Career Fairs will host its Atlanta Career Fair on Thursday, July 26th, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at The Westin Peachtree Plaza Atlanta (210 Peachtree Street, NW, Atlanta, GA). A wide range of industries will be represented at the fair to provide job seekers with interviews and potential on-the-spot hires. Click here for more information and a link to register. · Southern Crescent Technical College offers FREE GED preparation classes through the Southern Crescent Adult Education Department. Southern Crescent’s adult education department prepares a competitive workforce in Butts, Fayette, Henry, Jasper, Lamar, Pike, Spalding, and Upson counties through educational programs that deliver 21st century skills which are designed to be responsive to the individual needs of the learner. Classes in Butts County are offered from 6:00 to 9:00 PM on Mondays through Thursdays. Classes in Fayette County are offered from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Mondays through Thursdays, from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM on Mondays through Thursdays, and from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Classes in Jasper County are offered from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Classes in Lamar County are offered from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Classes in Spalding County are offered on Mondays through Thursdays at the following time intervals: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Classes in Upson County are offered from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Mondays through Thursdays, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. To register for GED prep classes, please advise those you serve to click here or call 770-229-3176. · Atlanta Public Schools – Adult Education offers FREE GED and English as a Second Language classes in over 14 locations throughout Fulton County. This is an all-year round program with weekly enrollment open to residents in any county. Through employer, post-secondary and workforce development partnerships, the program helps to connect students with top industries and more via career pathway opportunities. The program also assist the English language learner in developing English literacy and basic skills. Classes are offered morning, afternoon, evening and now, online for GED! Those interested in participating in a class can call (404) 802-3560 for more information. Click here for a flyer for the GED classes. Click here for a flyer for the ESL classes. Click here for a flyer for Online GED classes. Click here for the MAX Calendar of Events for job seekers. FREE: VBX for Cobb County K-5 (Vacation Bible School)
Please find the attached registration form for this years VBX event at Cumberland Community Church. FREE for all K-5 elementary school kids residing in Cobb County. Goodwill of North Georgia is hosting Employer Job Fairs and Weekly Hiring Events in the in the months of May and June at all 13 Goodwill Career Centers. The following new funding opportunities support job seekers through Goodwill: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Works Program ([email protected]), with funds available for able bodied adults eligible for or receiving food stamps, and Good Transitions: Young Adult (DOL-ETA) Program ([email protected]) with funds available for individuals 18-24 who have had involvement with the criminal justice system in high poverty high crime areas. To learn more about all that Goodwill has to offer, interested participants can attend any information session at a Goodwill Career Center near you. Goodwill is also actively recruiting for job training programs in May and June at the following sites. Click here to register on Career Connector for Virtual Services and find additional career center information and locations.
o Decatur – Customer Service Contact Center – Thursdays, 2:00 PM, Decatur Career Center (2201 Lawrenceville Highway, Suite 200, Decatur, GA), (404) 554-9600 o Smyrna – Forklift Training Information Session – Wednesdays, 2:00 PM, Smyrna Career Center (205 South Cobb Drive, Smyrna, GA) (678) 766-8173 o South DeKalb – Highway Construction, Forklift, Floor Technician Custodial and Maintenance Technician Training Information Sessions – Wednesdays, 2:00 PM, South DeKalb Career Center (1295 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA), (404) 728- 8605 o South DeKalb – NEW Certified Healthcare Environmental Service Technician (CHEST) training, please email [email protected] today. Information Sessions – Wednesdays, 2:00 PM, South DeKalb Career Center (1295 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA), (404) 728- 8644 or [email protected]. WorkSource Cobb is offering a FREE workshop, Interviewing Skills, presented by Keller Williams Cityside, on Friday, May 18th, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Cobb Works Workforce Development Center (463 Commerce Park Drive, Suite 100, Marietta, GA). This workshop will prepare job seekers by sharing behavioral interviewing techniques in an interactive environment that allows interviewers to practice crafting concise and complete answers to common interview questions. After the workshop is completed, the participants will be empowered with the tools to prepare for any job or career they desire. Registration is required. To register, call 770-528-4200 or send an email to [email protected] with your name, address, phone number and workshop selection.
Family Promise Annual Golf Tournament
Doesn't get much better than a round of golf and supporting one of our awesome Cobb Collaborative members! Check out the flyer for information about Family Promise's annual golf tournament on June 18. http://files.constantcontact.com/d202439b001/50185f55-6404-4965-8396-e77dfdefefb4.jpg https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/letters/images/sys/S.gif Registration is open for 2018 Construction Ready!
Construction Ready at Build Cobb Partnership is a FREE 4 week job-skills training program that prepares COBB COUNTY residents with the classroom, credentials and hands-on training required for success in the construction industry. Drug-Free and Background Friendly Applicants must register to attend an information session at: www.thecollectiveac.org/partners or call a recruit specialist at 770-432-4025 |
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