Workforce Solutions Overview

Priority of Service for Veterans

In accordance with the veterans priority provisions of the "Jobs for Veterans Act" (PL107-288), the Atlanta Regional Workforce Board has procedures in place to offer Priority of Service for Veterans and Eligible Spouses.  Eligible persons should complete the Veterans/Eligible Spouse Priority of Service Information form and turn in it at the Career Resource Center for their county of residence. 

 

Career Resource Center Locations

Career Resource Center, Cherokee County Branch
8371 Main Street, Room 200 (Chattahoochee Technical College building)
Woodstock, GA 30188
678-454-1816
FAX 678-454-1817
email: emayer@chattahoocheetech.edu  

Career Resource Center, Clayton Branch
Serves residents of Clayton, Henry and Fayette counties
3000 Corporate Center Drive, (near Costco)
Suite 350
Morrow, GA 30260
Phone: 770-960-2172
FAX 770-960-2154
e-mail: claytoncrc@claytoncrc.org  

Career Resource Center, Douglas Branch
6754 Broad Street
(Old Cty Courthouse, Please enter on Church St through door at back of building)
Douglasville, GA 30134
770-806-2020
FAX 770-920-4114
Open to the Public Monday, Tuesday and Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Closed on Wednesday and Thursday for orientation and client appointments.

Career Resource Center, Henry County Branch
333 Phillips Drive, Suite D (In the Connecting Henry Offices)
McDonough, GA 30253
770-960-2172
Opened on Wednesday only.

Career Resource Center, Norcross Branch
1835 Shackleford Court, Suite 150
Norcross, GA 30093
770-806-2020
FAX 770-806-2035
e-mail: norcrosscrc@norcrosscrc.org  

Career Resource Center, Rockdale Branch 
1400 Parker Road 
Conyers, GA 30094
770-806-2020
FAX 770-806-2035 

 

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.

RFP - Job Search Workshops

The Workforce Development Division is currently accepting bids from individual or group speakers and facilitators to provide presentations and/or workshops to enhance employability for the individuals utilizing the network of Career Resource Centers operated by the Atlanta Regional Commission/Atlanta Regional Workforce Board (ARC/ARWB). 

Read the entire RFP 

Workforce Investment Act Plan

The Atlanta Regional Workforce Board’s Workforce Investment Act 2009 plan update (pdf) details services for the counties of Cherokee, Clayton, Douglas, Fayette, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale counties. 

Current Initiatives

The Georgia Work Ready Initiative

Georgia Work Ready LogoThe Governor, in partnership with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, has implemented the Georgia 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.

The Innovation Crescent

Georgia Innovation Crescent LogoThe 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.