WorkSource Fulton will meet job seekers at several Fulton County Library System branches, including the Sandy Springs location, starting on Aug. 19 to expand access to employment and training services.
The county agency’s Mobile Career Center will regularly visit six library branches to help residents take the next step in their career journey, according to a news release.
The visits will deliver workforce services directly to the community through Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)-funded training programs, the release said. With the expanded access to these programs, WorkSource Fulton aims to empower individuals with the skills and support needed to succeed in today’s job market.
The Mobile Career Center offers computers, internet access, and trained staff ready to assist job seekers with accessing resources and navigating the path to employment. The release said staff members are available to help those residents who are new to the workforce, changing careers, or interested in gaining new skills through training.
The training will be offered at the Sandy Springs library branch every third Thursday at 395 Mount Vernon Hwy.NE, Sandy Springs, and at the other library branch locations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on their designated days each month.
The other library branches include:
- Palmetto Library, 9111 Cascade Palmetto Hwy, Palmetto, first Tuesday.
- East Point Library, 2757 Main Street, East Point, second Tuesday.
- Wolf Creek Library, 3100 Enon Road, Atlanta, second Wednesday.
- The Gladys S. Dennard Library at South Fulton, 4055 Flat Shoals Road, Union City, first and third Thursdays.
- Hapeville Branch Library, 525 King Arnold St. Hapeville, third Wednesday.
The release said that WorkSource Fulton is a free, federally funded program that helps put people to work. The program works to help individuals find the right job or career training at no cost.
WorkSource Fulton offers the following training and services: personal career counselors; job readiness workshops; access to career service centers; assistance with the job application process; in-demand occupation exploration; training options; and employment support services.
