Profile: Atlanta Workforce Development Agency

 

 

The Atlanta Workforce Development Agency (AWDA) is a bureau of the City of Atlanta under the Executive Offices of the Mayor. AWDA, formerly, the Private Industry Council of Atlanta, Inc., changed its name in 2000 when the State implemented the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998. AWDA's primary purpose is to administer employment and training programs mandated under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998 to the citizens of Atlanta to offer workforce solution services to the metro Atlanta businesses.

Under WIA mandates, the State is subdivided into workforce development areas based on a set of parameters relating to poverty, unemployment, the employed and the labor market demand. Each local area must have a Board of Directors and have a physical location, or a One-Stop Center, where workforce development services are universally accessible. Additionally, each local area must partner with state, community colleges, public schools, community and faith based organizations in the delivery of workforce development services. The local Board designated AWDA to be its One-Stop Center operator, and AWDA is responsible for the management of the day-to-day workforce development activities.

 

The Atlanta One-Stop Center's mission is to provide quality workforce development services to Atlanta residents and the business community. The Atlanta One-Stop Center connects qualified job seekers to employers, provides comprehensive assessments for residents seeking training or jobs, offers its services and facility as "Your Only Stop" for continued workforce solutions.

Workforce solutions are delivered by a consortium of training providers, One-Stop partners, educational, community and faith based organizations. The Atlanta One-Stop Center, conveniently located south of Atlanta, is easily accessible by public transportation and operates daily from Monday through Friday from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.

The Atlanta One-Stop Center offers the following services to job seekers, employers, and youth customers:

Job Seekers

* Find job leads
* Write their resume
* Access and use the e-mail, fax machines, or telephone room
* Practice interviewing skills
* Attend Job Fairs
* Utilize job search skills audio and video tapes.
* Health care insurance (inquire with your Career Advisor)
* Complete an AWDA One-Stop Online Application

Customized Training

* Find employees
* Post Jobs
* Hold meetings or training seminars
* Host job fairs
* Interview applicants

Youth Customers

* Prepare for the GED
* Obtain information about careers
* Attain work experience
* Learn how to navigate a computer
* Learn how to operate office software