22/08/2024
Georgia Chemistry~
The 14th District:
-At $13.13B, is the 4th largest manufacturing industry in the state
-Provides 20,194 direct jobs and another 27,345 related jobs
-Pays $1.57B in wages
And more! Visit https://www.americanchemistry.com/chemistry-in-america/chemistry-in-your-community/states/georgia for more information.
15/08/2024
We are SO EXCITED to join our colleagues in beautiful Savannah, Georgia for this year's Fall Conference.
🌟 Registration for SETA 2024 Fall Conference is Now Open! 🌟
We are thrilled to announce that the SETA 2024 Fall Conference is officially open for registration! Join us this fall for an incredible event filled with insightful sessions, inspiring speakers, and invaluable networking opportunities.
🗓 Date: September 15-18, 2024
📍 Location: Hyatt Regency, Savannah, GA
- Engage with leading experts in the field
- Participate in workshops and panel discussions
- Network with professionals and peers
- Hear directly from USDOL
Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the industry, the SETA Fall Conference offers something for everyone. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative experience!
🔗 Register Now: https://cvent.me/bkm3rL
We can't wait to see you there!
15/08/2024
WorkSource Northwest Georgia provides education, training, and employment opportunities for eligible individuals in Northwest Georgia.
At WorkSource Northwest Georgia, our number one priority is to increase employment opportunities and earnings while increasing the quality of the workforce, reduce unemployment, and enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the customer.
For more information, please visit our website at www.careerdepot.org .
06/08/2024
The highlights from Northwest Georgia IWorks!
The latest job posting analytics report for Worksource Northwest Georgia highlights significant trends and key data for the manufacturing and transportation industries from April to June 2024. During this period, there were 2,390 unique job postings and 5,965 total postings from 297 employers, with a median posting duration of 22 days.
Top Insights:
· High-Demand Occupations: Tractor-trailer truck Drivers, Manufacturing Machine Operators, and Forklift Operators topped the list, with job postings showing a high intensity and competition.
· Key Qualifications: The most sought-after qualifications included a valid driver's license, forklift certification, and commercial driver's license.
· Top Posting Sources: Indeed.com, myworkdayjobs.com, and dejobs.org were the leading platforms for job postings.
· Salary Trends: The median advertised salary for the region was $21.11 per hour, a steady increase over the past year.
Whitfield, Bartow, and Gordon counties emerged as the leading regions with the most unique job postings. The report underscores a robust demand for skilled labor in these critical industries, reflecting ongoing growth and development in NWGA.
Information provided for Northwest Georgia iWORKS from Lightcast. For more, visit https://iworksnwga.com/2023-workforce-data/ .
06/08/2024
The U.S. Department of Education is making transformational changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. The FAFSA form is an application that students and families need to complete to apply for federal student aid, such as federal grants, work-study funds, and loans. Completing and submitting the FAFSA form is free, and it gives students access to the largest source of financial aid to help pay for higher education.
More information is available at ed.gov/BetterFAFSA .
01/08/2024
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26/07/2024
"Georgia’s unemployment rate (seasonally adjusted) in June 2024 inched up to 3.3 percent over the month. The state’s rate remains well below the 4.1 national average. Over the year, Georgia’s rate is up from 3.2 percent in June 2023."
Access the latest edition of "Dimensions" from the Georgia Department of Labor herehttps://explorer.gdol.ga.gov/vosnet/mis/current/lmitcurrent.pdf .
26/07/2024
We're looking forward to having you all in Bartow County!
25/07/2024
Rome Floyd Chamber’s Impact Nonprofit Alliance
Networking with others in the community is so important to making sure that we do the best job we can to serve our participants.
24/07/2024
Join our partners at the NWGA Center for Independent Living in Pickens County on Monday, July 29, 2024.
Pickens County Town Hall Meeting
Join the NWGA Center for Independent Living for free pizza and discussions regarding the topics of transportation, housing, disaster readiness, accessibility, and mental health support for the Pickens County area.
Monday, July 29, 2024 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM
100 Library Lane, Jasper, GA 30143
23/07/2024
✨ Want to know where the top jobs are? Check out Georgia's leading industries with the most job openings!
23/07/2024
Join Northwest Georgia IWorks and Worksource Northwest Georgia for this free webinar!
Free Webinar
Creating Place: Quality of Life in Rural Areas
In Georgia, companies need an available labor pool to fill jobs as they continue to locate and grow in rural areas. But where are people choosing to live? What factors contribute to the willingness to relocate for a job? Join iWORKS as we explore the topic of placemaking in rural communities.
July 26, 2024
12p - 1p
Register using the QR code or here: https://gatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zi6d0gC6QiCbLBgbkEO7SA #/registration .
19/07/2024
The Mobile Career Center will also be at the Back to School Bash on July 23rd. Please share and please make plans to join this great event!
17/07/2024
Looking for the nearest Georgia Department of Labor Career Center?
Need help with your UI claim? Check out our map to find the nearest career center and get the support you need today!
11/07/2024
Free Webinar
Creating Place: Quality of Life in Rural Areas
In Georgia, companies need an available labor pool to fill jobs as they continue to locate and grow in rural areas. But where are people choosing to live? What factors contribute to the willingness to relocate for a job? Join iWORKS as we explore the topic of placemaking in rural communities.
July 26, 2024
12p - 1p
Register using the QR code or here: https://gatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zi6d0gC6QiCbLBgbkEO7SA #/registration .
28/06/2024
"In May 2024, Georgia’s unemployment rate (seasonally adjusted) inched up to 3.2 percent over the month. Georgia’s unemployment rate remains well below the 4.0 national average. Over the year, the state’s rate is unchanged from 3.2 percent in May 2023."
For the entire current edition of "Dimensions," please visit:https://explorer.gdol.ga.gov/vosnet/mis/current/lmitcurrent.pdf .
Thanks to the Georgia Department of Labor for this information.
28/05/2024
Congratulations to the Youth Success Academy graduates!
27/05/2024
We remember and honor those who sacrificed their lives for us.
https://youtu.be/TvWDuWG5nIU?si=bvsI-Hvq6v6pc2T4
Video credit: TCSG - Technical College System of Georgia
10/05/2024
Please join iWORKS for the next webinar in our "Manufacturing Excellence" series at 12pm on May 17th: The Zconomy: How Gen Z is Changing the Workplace.
Moderated by John Zegers (Georgia MEP), our panelists will include:
Laura Boswell Georgia Department of Education
Terri Morgan WorkSource Northwest Georgia
Lisa Nash Hanwha Q Cells
Alex Williams Rome Floyd Chamber
Claire Breeden Georgia Tech MCRP graduate student
This event is FREE! Please register here: https://tinyurl.com/4venuh4r
06/05/2024
TCSG - Technical College System of Georgia offers FREE Professional Development and Online Training
TCSG is offering FREE access to several self-paced online, basic soft-skills courses that encompass a variety of topics useful in any work environment.
To get started with the FREE courses, click the registration link below and complete the short registration process.
https://gvtc.tcsg.edu/econdev/Registration
29/04/2024
Chattooga Board of Education's Worksource Northwest Georgia staff attended a Career Fair at the Chattooga High School on April 24th where they met with students and provided information about WIOA.
26/04/2024
Thanks, as always, to the Georgia Department of Labor!
“In Georgia, nonfarm employment increased by 16,200, or 0.3 percent in March 2024. The sectors that experienced the most job growth over the month were professional and business services, private education and health services and government. Meanwhile, information along with trade, transportation and utilities were the only two sectors to shed jobs over the month. In March 2024, Georgia’s unemployment rate (seasonally adjusted) held flat at 3.1 percent, remaining unchanged for the third consecutive month. Unemployment in Georgia remains well below the national unemployment rate of 3.8 percent.”
For the most recent issue of "Dimensions," visit https://explorer.gdol.ga.gov/vosnet/mis/current/lmitcurrent.pdf.
26/04/2024
Attending the Education and Workforce Committee Meeting in Polk County today.