For Opportunity

BETTER WORK

BETTER WORK is a community-focused, partnership-based program that helps the chronically unemployed and underemployed find local opportunities for family-sustaining work.

Job-seekers in Georgia · No Cost to Participate

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About this program

A better life begins with BETTER WORK. We bring communities together, empowering more Georgia Families to find and keep work that brings dignity, purpose, and long-term stability. We partner with local employers, nonprofits, and community organizations to connect job-seekers with training, support services, and pathways to meaningful careers.

Start your journey toward personal growth and a fulfilling career by joining our BETTER WORK Jobs for Life class. Get work ready skills training, meet local employers, and connect to support services—all for free.

Our training uses the proven Jobs for Life curriculum, which helps people build the skills employers look for—interviewing, communication, and a resume that gets noticed. Participants graduate with stronger confidence, a clearer plan, and connections that can lead to opportunity.

BETTER WORK is a community-based program that partners with local employers and resources to connect you with training and support services and help you find meaningful work. Communities are better when everyone has access to the dignity that comes from work.

Through hands-on job search and interview practice, participants strengthen their communication skills and learn how to present themselves professionally to employers. The training also includes personalized resume development to help graduates highlight their strengths and stand out in a competitive job market.

Questions

Is the BETTER WORK Jobs for Life class free?

Get work ready skills training, meet local employers, and connect to support services—all for free.

How long is the class?

8- 0 Weeks

What does the training include?

Networking skills + support, Job search + interview skills, Resume building, Communication tools, Renewed confidence and mindset, A personalized path to a meaningful career

What support services are available?

Get connected to childcare, transportation, food assistance, and other resources you need.

Are there job placement services?

Connect with employers in our network who are ready to hire—many are background-friendly.

Details

Who
Job-seekers in Georgia
Where
Georgia
Cost
No Cost to Participate

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