ATLANTA, Ga. —Unsheltered and re-entry populations will now be eligible to receive training and employment in high-demand industries through $700,000 in federal funds allocated to WorkSource Atlanta. Program participants will be trained in transportation, distribution, logistics, and construction through The U.S. Department of Labor QUEST Disaster Recovery Dislocated Worker Grant.
“One of the most important ways to reach stability is through consistent employment with decent wages,” said Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens. “The QUEST Grant will allow the City to support some of our most vulnerable residents by helping build a pathway to high-demand careers with decent wages, benefits and steady work schedules.”
WorkSource Atlanta is partnering with Georgia Justice Project for referrals on employers that hire ex-offenders. They’ll also be working alongside The Salvation Army, City of Refuge, Urban League of Greater Atlanta, Center for Employment Opportunities, Gateway Center, and Georgia Justice Project. These organizations all work to serve unsheltered or re-entry populations. The organizations will develop a referral and enrollment process for eligible participants and provide other services. They will also design a participant outreach strategy.
WorkSource Atlanta will continue to provide career advisement and guidance even once training participants are fully employed. The goal is to make sure individuals continue to advance on their career paths.
WorkSource Atlanta will also provide training opportunities on financial budgeting and management, and leadership development.
