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.
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ARWB is one of 30 workforce boards from across the country that have been selected to participate in the WIA Gold Standard Evaluation. This study is sponsored by the U.S. Dept of Labor and will assess employment and training services for adults and dislocated workers. All WIA applications received on or after November 1, 2011 through late 2012 at any of the ARWB Career Resource Centers will be considered part of the study.
Mobile Career Lab:
The Atlanta Regional Workforce Board’s Mobile Career Lab will be stationed weekly at local libraries to provide assistance in job readiness and job search activities as well as provide information on Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funded training opportunities. Please see the weekly schedule for times and locations.
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Workforce Investment Act Plan
The Atlanta Regional Workforce Board’s Workforce Investment Act (WIA) 2011 plan update (PDF) for the counties of Cherokee, Clayton, Douglas, Fayette, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale counties is available for review and comment. The WIA Plan Summary (PDF) details the plan modifications and highlights. A copy of the plan is available at the Atlanta Regional Commission, the administrative and fiscal agent for the Chief Elected Officials of the above counties. Please contact the Workforce Development Division at 404-463-3326 if you are interested in reviewing the document at the ARC offices.
Eligibility and Priority of Service policies and procedures were updated and revised in 2010. Please refer to the Eligibility Checklist (PDF) for current policies.
Current Initiatives
The Innovation Crescent
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.
G.E.M.
The Georgia Entertainment Media (GEM) (PDF) Work Ready Region initiative will focus on careers in radio, television, film, digital gaming and music. The goal is to align education, workforce development and training with the needs of business. It will be done by working closely with industry leaders, job profiling and providing in-house training for existing employees based on the needs for continued growth.
Work Ready Connect
Work Ready Connect, the state’s new online employment site brings together Work Ready Certified people and employers to place the right person with the right job. Work Ready Connect is free to individuals holding Work Ready Certificates and companies that either prefer or require certificates as part of their hiring process.
Job seekers can build a personalized employment profile, see recommended job opportunities, search for open positions and communicate with Georgia employers actively seeking candidates.
Employers can create company profiles, post open jobs and invite qualified, Work Ready Certificate candidates to interview.
More than 150,000 Georgians have earned Work Ready Certificates and more than 540 companies are listed on the Georgia Work Ready website as preferring or requiring the certificate as part of their hiring process.
The Georgia Work Ready Initiative
The 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.