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Career and Employment

Job Bank & Readiness (Clayton County)  Last Updated 4/17/16

*All organizations listed have confirmed that they will assist clients even if they do not live in the respective county/area.

Accession Distribution Training & Staffing

http://www.adtscareers.com

658 Lamar Hutcheson Pkwy, Riverdale, GA 30274 

404-996-1355

Accession Distribution Training & Staffing is a nonprofit corporation focused on increasing public safety, preventing incarceration, and reducing recidivism. They work to train unemployed and underemployed, at-risk youth, veterans, seniors and returning citizens (ex-offenders) in the fields of logistics, forklift operations, heavy industrial equipment operations, and construction hauling. Email them at: accessiondistribution@gmail.com.

Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency

www.atlantacss.org

458 Edgewood Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30312

404-523-1239

Fax: 404-681-1592

Job banks; Job readiness workshops; Job search techniques; Job placement; Resume preparation assistance; Career counseling. Services are provided to the homeless, indigent, unemployed and ex-offenders.

 

Atlanta Urban League, Inc.

www.ulgatl.org

100 Edgewood Avenue, SE, Suite 600, Atlanta, GA 30303

404-659-1150

Fax: 404-659-5771

Job banks; classroom training; job search/placement

Bobby Dodd Institute

www.bobbydodd.org

2120 Marietta Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30318

678-365-0071

Fax: 678-365-0098

Bobby Dodd Institute connects people with disabilities and disadvantages to jobs and the security and purpose that work brings. Job banks; job readiness workshops; job search/placement

CareerBuilder.com

www.careerbuilder.com

An online career and job searching site. Post your resume online and search for local career opportunities.

Career Resource Center: Clayton Branch

http://www.clayton.edu/conted/Career-Resource-Center
3000 Corporate Center, Suite 350, Morrow, GA 30260
770-960-2172

The Career Resource Center, Clayton Branch is a one-stop center providing a variety of free basic and advanced services to assist individuals seeking employment, training and education services. Basic services available include: help with finding a job and job matching; resume preparation; workshops on how to develop interview skills and how to look for a job; how to use a computer to prepare resumes and assist with job searches; and access to computers and general office equipment to prepare cover letters, make copies of your resume, and fax and email your resumes to prospective employers.

Career Resource Center of Duluth

www.atlantaregional.com

Gwinnett County Youth Project

3885 Crestwood Parkway, NW, Suite 200, Duluth, Ga 30096

770-806-2020

Fax: 770-806-2035

Job readiness workshops; job search techniques; job search/placement; resume preparation assistance; apprenticeship training; career change counseling; career counseling; and interview training and techniques.

Central Outreach and Advocacy Center

www.centraloac.org

201 Washington Street, SW, Atlanta, Ga 30303

404-659-7119

Fax: 404-601-3159

Job readiness workshops; job search readiness; job search techniques; and resume preparation assistance.

Clayton County Chamber of Commerce

www.claytonchamber.org

2270 Mt. Zion Rd, Jonesboro, GA 30236

678- 610-4021

The Chamber promotes business, drive economic development, and serve as a catalyst to elevate quality of life in the community and region.

Clayton County Community Services

www.claytoncountycsa.org

1000 Main Street, Forest Park, GA 30297 

404-366–0517 

Offers a variety of support services for employment searches. Email: admin@claytoncountycsa.org.

Community Council of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.

www.communitycouncilma.org

80 Walnut Street, SW, Suite 103, Atlanta, GA 30314

404-221-1222

Fax: 404-935-5859

Priority male program for job readiness workshops and resume building and preparation.

Free 26 week career development and life skills program.  Program is geared towards young black men ages 18 to 28 years of age.

Covenant House Georgia

www.covenanthousega.org

2488 Lakewood Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30315

404-589-0163

Fax: 404-832-1282

Job readiness workshops; job search/placement. Services are provided to homeless and at risk youth.

Creative Enterprises, Inc.

www.ceisite.com

701 Hi Hope Lane, Lawrenceville, GA 30043

770-962-3908

Fax: 770-962-6624

Classroom training; job readiness; job search/placement; and vocational evaluations for persons with disabilities.

Dress for Success Atlanta

https://atlanta.dressforsuccess.org

67 Peachtree Park Drive, Suite 101, Atlanta, GA 30309

404-589-1177

Fax: 404-589-1187

Job readiness workshops; job search techniques; resume preparation assistance; career development tools; interview preparation; and workplace readiness. Professional women’s support group. Provides disadvantaged women with professional attire and a network of support.

Georgia Department of Labor

https://dol.georgia.gov/job-search-assistance

1630 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 200 , College Park, GA 30349 

678-284-0200

The Georgia Department of Labor is dedicated to assisting Georgians with finding work; building career skills; and offers resources to finding local jobs.

Georgia Department of Labor: Job Corps of Atlanta

https://atlanta.jobcorps.gov/

239 West Lake Avenue, NW, Atlanta, GA 30314

800-733-5627

Fax: 404-794-8426

Class room training; GED instruction; and job search/placement.

Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

www.ghcc.org

2801 Buford Highway, Ste. 500, Atlanta, GA 30329

404-929-9998

Fax: 404-929-9908

Job banks

Goodwill Industries of North Georgia, Inc.

www.goodwillng.org

Woodstock Career Center, 9425 Highway 92, Suite 142, Woodstock, GA 30188

770-874-0901

Fax: 770-874-0253

Career Center; job bank; job readiness; job search techniques; job search/placement; resume preparation assistance; and classroom training.

Indeed.com

www.indeed.com

Indeed is an American worldwide employment-related search engine featuring job listings. Indeed is currently available in over 60 countries and 28 languages. In October 2010, Indeed.com passed Monster.com to become the highest-traffic job website in the United States.

Latin American Association

www.thelaa.org

Atlanta Outreach Center, 2750 Buford Highway, Atlanta, GA 30324

404-638-1800

Fax: 404-638-1806

Job bank; job search/placement; and resume preparation assistance.

LinkedIn.com

www.linkedin.com/

LinkedIn is a business- and employment-oriented social networking service that operates via websites and mobile apps. It is mainly used for professional networking, including employers posting jobs and job seekers posting their CVs. Individuals can create their own webpage to attract employers and search jobs.

LDS Employment Resource Services

www.ldsjobs.org

4823 North Royal Atlanta Drive, Suite B, Tucker, GA 30084

770-493-7423

Fax: 770-908-5792

Career center; job bank; job readiness; job search techniques; job search/placement; and resume preparation assistance.

Monster.com

www.monster.com

An American-based global employment website that is primarily used to help those seeking lower to mid-level employment find job openings that match their skills and location.

 

New American Pathways

www.newamericanpathways.org

4151 Memorial Drive, Suite 205D, Decatur, GA 30032

404-622-2235

Fax: 404-622-3321

Job bank and job search/placement. Additional languages spoken: Arabic, Bosnian, Farsi, French, Liberian, Russian, Somali, Spanish and Sudanese.

Rapid Enhanced Active Development, Inc.

www.read2educate.com

130 Eagle Spring Court, Suite 3, Stockbridge, GA 30281

978-565-5501

Fax: 678-565-5569

Job readiness workshops; job search placement; resume preparation assistance; employment preparation/placement; government apprenticeship programs; on-the-job learning; job interview training; medical professional career training; and CPC and CMRS Certifications (medical billing and coding).

 

Re-Entry Connection, Inc.

www.thereentryconnectioninc.vpweb.com

325 Fletcher Street, SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

678-471-9625

Fax: 404-981-1240

Job readiness workshops; life skills education; career job readiness; and support groups. Services are provided specifically for female ex-offenders reentering the community.

Sconiers Homeless Prevention Organization, Inc.

www.shpoinc.wordpress.com/about

Sunset Daycare, 126 Highway 138, Riverdale, GA 30274

404-454-3554

Fax: 678-317-9071

Job readiness workshops; employment training; and life skills classes.

Tommy Nobis Center, Inc.

www.nobisworks.org

1480 Bells Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30066

770-427-9000

Classroom training; job readiness workshop; and job search/placement. Clients must have a documented disability. Clients must have received services from Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency.

Turning Point Enterprise, Inc.

www.turningpointenterprises.org

Man Source Center, 995 Roswell Street, Marietta, Ga 30060

770-432-3900

Job readiness workshop and resume preparation assistance.

Where Dreams Are Made, Inc.

3303 N. Fulton Avenue, Hapeville, GA 30354

404-914-0470

Job readiness; job training; job development skills; and resume preparation. Assist youth ages 16 to 25 years of age. Contact: Taneeka Hill.

Women’s Corner, Inc.

Towne Center Office Park, 2795 Main Street, W, Suite 23B, Snellville, GA 30078

678-608-7765

Women’s adult literacy programs; women’s job readiness workshops; and computer educational classes. Although this program is geared toward women, men are also welcome to attend the program.

Women’s Employment Opportunity Project, Inc.

www.weop.org

Georgia Hill Neighborhood Center, 213 Georgia Avenue, SE, Suite 206, Atlanta, GA 30312

404-681-2497

Fax: 404-681-2499

Women’s job readiness program and resume preparation.

24/7 Gateway Center

www.gatewayctr.org

275 Pryor Street, SW, Atlanta, GA 30303

404-215-6600

Fax: 404-215-6615

Career center; job readiness; classroom training; and resume preparation assistance. Clothing closet providing work clothing and shoes.

 
Academic Resources

Clayton Public School System: S. Truett Cathy Professional 

www.clayton.k12.ga.us/departments/professional_learning/

1087 Battle Creek Rd, Jonesboro, GA 30236

770-473-2795

Provides students, teachers, and staff members of Clayton County Public Schools with resources, tools, and strategies to enhance 21st century learning.

Faith Open Door Community Center

https://faithopendoor.org/

259 Arrowhead Blvd., Suite C2, Jonesboro, GA 30236

678-545-6053

Faith Open Door Community Center Reach Development is a program that was created for disadvantaged youth ages 16-24 to work toward their GED or high school diploma while learning job skills (plumbing, electrical, welding, painting, and drywall).  The youth serve their neighborhoods by building or rehabilitating affordable housing for homeless or low-income people, or community or commercial facilities that will enhance the social, economic, or environmental viability of the local community.

GED Online Testing Service

http://ged101.com/ged-classes-in-clayton-ga.html

An online service with minimal testing and course fees. Contact them at: StoreHelp@GEDtestingservice.com.

Whole Child Outreach

5515 Riverdale Rd, College Park, GA 30349

678-489-8313

The agency provides outreach services to communities and disenfranchised neighborhoods. The services provided to qualified individuals included financial assistance, GED classes, job search, childcare tuition program, and after school programs.

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