Workforce Solutions
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As the administrator for the Atlanta Regional Workforce Board (ARWB), ARC's Workforce Development Division provides workforce solutions for dislocated workers, low-income adults and youth and for businesses seeking qualified applicants. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is intended to preserve and create jobs, promote the nation’s economic recovery and assist those most impacted by the recession. It provides the US Department of Labor and the public workforce investment system with unprecedented levels of funding for employment and training programs to help Americans acquire new skills and get back to work. At this time, Recovery Act funds have not yet been allocated to local Workforce Investment Boards. However, in anticipation of receipt of funds, persons currently on the waiting list for services are asked to contact the Career Resource Centers to complete their career and training plans. In addition, new Workforce Investment Act funding will be available July 1, 2009. The combination of funds will allow for more customers to receive the help they need to receive training in new occupations and get back into the workforce. If you have not yet contacted the Career Resource Center in your county, please do so immediately and submit a completed Training Interest Questionnaire to begin your career plan.
Current Initiatives
The Governor in partnership with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce has implemented the
Work Ready initiative. This is a two-fold effort that includes a Georgia Work Ready Certificate whose outcomes are aligned with current and future jobs in Georgia and the Certified Work Ready Communities that is a framework for counties to validate their existing workforce. The Certified Work Ready Communities is the essence of the E3 concept – education, economic development and employment. It will require communities to validate their existing and available workforce and show a commitment to improving their high school graduation rates. Success will take a team approach that includes the leadership of county and municipal government, technical colleges, local WIA areas, regional representatives from DCA and DEcD, and the local school boards coming together. For more information about Work Ready go to:
http://gaworkready.org.
The Innovation Crescent is internationally recognized as a unique hub of life science talent and is a regional coalition dedicated to supporting the future growth of Georgia’s life sciences. The I.C. is comprised of 13 economic development entities and Chambers of Commerce with goals to expand existing life science industries, align education and workforce development resources to support the life science industry cluster and grow high-wage jobs. More information can be found in the Innovation Crescent brochure or at the Geogia BioScience Technology Institute.
Click on your County to locate Workforce Investment Act (WIA) services near you.
The Atlanta Regional Workforce Board is responsible for providing policy guidance for the Workforce Investment Service Area as designated by the Governor. This area includes seven counties: Cherokee, Clayton, Douglas, Fayette, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale.
Last modified Wednesday, May 13, 2009 10:03
