The Atlanta Regional Workforce Board's (ARWB) Career Resource Centers assist people seeking employment, training and education services. Your county of residence or your place of layoff determines which workforce board will assist you. Funding for training through ARWB is provided for residents who live in, or have been laid off from their jobs in Cherokee, Clayton, Douglas, Fayette, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale counties.
Gold Standard Study
ARWB was selected to participate in a national study of employment and training services for adults and dislocated workers, that is sponsored by the U. S. Dept of Labor, called the WIA Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs Gold Standard Evaluation. ARWB’s participation in this study may affect the services that you are eligible to receive at ARWB Career Resource Centers.
Before You Complete the WIA Training Application, You Must:
- Determine whether you are potentially eligible by reviewing the Eligibility Checklist (PDF)
- Watch the study orientation video below to understand how it could affect your training services.
- Read the study Q&A (PDF)
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If you have watched the study orientation video, read the study Q&A and determined your eligibility, please proceed to the application.
What if I am not Eligible?
If you determine that you are not eligible for WIA training, other services including career exploration, labor market information, job search resources and financial aid for scholarships, are available at the ARWB Career Resource Centers. You can also check the Financial Aid Resources (PDF) and apply for the HOPE and Pell Grants which are also available for pre-requisite or developmental classes. Read about the recent changes to Georgia’s HOPE Grant and Scholarship program.
You may not be most in need of training if you have had recent training or attained a recognized technical school certificate, college degree or diploma (2 years or less). A case-by-case determination will be made as to the marketability of a prior degree or certificate.