CobbWorksCobbWorks B.O.S.S. Program
CobbWorks offers young professional services through the CobbWorks B.O.S.S. Program.
Young adults within target groups who meet income qualifications, Cobb County residents · Free
From worksourcecobb.org/boss ↗About this program
The B.O.S.S. program is a career pathway program targeted to young adults ages 16 to 24 who meet income qualifications (to be determined at the time of eligibility), and are within one of the target groups. Eligible Cobb County residents have access to free education tuition , paid work experience opportunities , job readiness workshops , career counseling , and more .
Program participants can enter the program at any stage in their career development whether they need to earn a GED, obtain work experience, or are ready to gain education in their desired career CobbWorks staff support participants and help them achieve their goals through career coaching and incentives.
The B.O.S.S. program asks young people to be BOLD by investing in themselves and applying for the program, be OPEN to opportunities presented, earn SKILLS to get the job they want, and finally be SUCCESSFUL in their endeavors. The program wants to empower young people today to take ownership of their futures like a boss. Participants can earn up to $8,500 while they participate in career development workshops, go on college and career tours, get their GED or high school diploma, attend skills training, intern through work experience, gain employment, enter college, or join the military.
The program is offered to Cobb residents through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Participants must meet eligibility requirements in order to receive services. Anyone interested can contact the CobbWorks B.O.S.S program by calling 770-528-4300 or emailing bossinfo@cobbworks.org .
Questions
Who is the B.O.S.S. program targeted to?
The B.O.S.S. program is a career pathway program targeted to young adults ages 16 to 24 who meet income qualifications (to be determined at the time of eligibility), and are within one of the target groups.
How can anyone interested contact the B.O.S.S. program?
Anyone interested can contact the CobbWorks B.O.S.S program by calling 770-528-4300 or emailing bossinfo@cobbworks.org .
How much can participants earn?
Participants can earn up to $8,500 while they participate in career development workshops, go on college and career tours, get their GED or high school diploma, attend skills training, intern through work experience, gain employment, enter college, or join the military.
Through what law is the program offered to Cobb residents?
The program is offered to Cobb residents through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Participants must meet eligibility requirements in order to receive services.
Details
- Who
- Young adults within target groups who meet income qualifications, Cobb County residents
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- 16 to 24
Run by
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