Worksource Northwest Georgia

Thanks, as always, to the Georgia Department of Labor for the latest edition of Dimensions.

“In September 2025, Georgia’s unemployment rate (seasonally adjusted) remained at 3.4 percent over the month. Over the year, the unemployment rate is down from 3.6 percent in September a year ago.”

If you are interested in free training through the Worksource Innovation and Opportunity Act ( ) and you live in the Northwest Georgia region (Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Walker, Whitfield) please apply at www.careerdepot.org.

Congratulations!

Way to go Kierstlyn Morgan, our newest graduate at YSA! She has earned her high school equivalency diploma through commitment and hard work. Kierstlyn plans to attend GNTC and pursue a degree in Practical Nursing. We are proud of her success!

POLK COUNTY EMPLOYERS!

The YES (You’re Employed & Skilled) Workforce Skills Academy is seeking partners (employers) in Polk County.

YES (You’re Employed & Skilled) Workforce Skills Academy will prepare Georgians for employment in high-demand skilled professions, developing a stronger workforce for statewide economic impact. The academy will teach transferable employability skills to high school students and work-ready adults and will be tailored to Georgia’s growthindustries. Program completers will be connected to opportunities for experiential learning or potential employment.

Program Details

Timing for initial cohorts – August 2024 adult ed; January 2025 high school

Two models –adult education populations and 11th & 12th grade CTAE students

Setting: TCSG & High School CTAE campuses

Session topics – Business Etiquette, Ethics/Compliance, Attention to Detail, Accountability, Time Management, Teamwork, Conflict Resolution, Customer Service, Leadership, Communication (resume writing and interviewing)

Certification earned – OSHA 10

Career placement assistance: connections to paid, work-based learning internships in construction, welding, manufacturing and energy sectors; job shadowing; and full-time employment with business partners

Seeking program partners. To learn more, contact:
Nikia M. Johnson, [email protected], 404.506.5006

Development Authority of Polk County
Georgia Power

Good news for Murray County and Georgia!

"The state of Georgia lists the ARP’s home of Murray County as a Tier 1 county, incentivizing development through the highest job creation tax credits available at $4,000 per new job. Since opening in 2018, the ARP has helped to draw billions in private investment and thousands of jobs from manufacturers. The ARP is in the 15-county Northwest Georgia economic development region, in which the economic impact from the Port of Savannah supports 45,800 full- and part-time jobs. According to an economic impact study by the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business, port-supported employment across Northwest Georgia increased by 14 percent or more than 5,600 jobs between fiscal year 2023 and FY2024."

https://gaports.com/press-releases/appalachian-regional-port-achieves-record-november/

Request to be Placed on Mailing List for Proposals

The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission, designated by the Workforce Development Board of Northwest Georgia for procurement responsibilities relating to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, is in the process of updating its Bidder’s List for procurement of job training services and procurement services. If you are interested in being placed on the Bidder’s List(s), please email to request a Bidder’s Checklist, and indicate which category(ies) you would be interested in receiving Request for Proposals (RFP). The Checklist(s) are available on the web site at www.careerdepot.org or requests for a Checklist(s) (and later the completed form) may be mailed to Terri Morgan, Northwest Georgia Regional Commission, P.O. Box 1798, Rome, GA 30162-1798 or email to [email protected]. All known community-based organizations and local educational organizations will receive notification of “Request for Proposals” being issued. The Service Delivery Area for which services are planned includes the following counties: Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield. The Northwest Georgia Workforce Development Board may not offer all of these services and consequently, you will receive proposals should the service not be procured during the year. Upon receipt of the completed Bidder’s Checklist, it will be placed in our file. Should a request for proposal be issued, you will be notified for each of the items on the checklist(s) in which you indicate interest.

Request to be Eligible Training Provider

The Workforce Development Board (WDB) of Northwest Georgia is accepting applications for Training Provider Agreements under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for training services to eligible adults, older youth, ages 18-24, and dislocated workers for the Northwest Georgia WIOA Region which includes the counties of Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield.

Applications should include programs of training services or courses of study requested for approval. Approval will result in a Training Provider Agreement which will provide reimbursement only for tuition and other approved individual costs such as books, supplies, and entrance fees. Training included in the application must exist at the time of application and courses must be currently available.

Provider applications must be approved by the WDB and will then be forwarded to the Technical College System of Georgia, Office of Workforce Development, for review. Upon finalization of review by the Technical College System of Georgia, Office of Workforce Development, the training provider and its approved programs will be included on the State Eligible Provider List as published throughout statewide One-Stop Centers. Applications are accepted throughout the program year but referrals to selected training providers are based upon availability of federal funds.

To request a copy of the application packet, please contact Lesia Lambert or Phyllis Walker at 706.295.6485 or FAX 706.802.5567 or visit www.careerdepot.org to view and print a package.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program
Auxiliary Aids and Services Available Upon Request to Individuals With Disabilities
TTY/TDD 1-800-255-0056

We love this fabulous program and its impact on the community!

Project Purpose — Justice Impacted to Manufacturing Pathway The Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP) successfully completes the Project Purpose — Justice-Impacted to Manufacturing Pathway pilot program,...

Great news! CEDR and GaMEP Awarded ARC Grant to Expand Workforce Opportunities in Northwest Georgia.

Thanks, as always, to the Georgia Department of Labor for this information. For more, please see the latest edition of "Dimensions" here:https://explorer.gdol.ga.gov/vosnet/mis/current/lmitcurrent.pdf .

“In August 2025, Georgia’s unemployment rate (seasonally adjusted) remained at 3.4 percent over the month. The unemployment rate in Georgia is well below the 4.3 percent national average. Over the year, Georgia’s rate is down from 3.6 percent in August 2024.”

GNTC Career Fair | October 7 | 10 AM–12:30 PM | Floyd County Campus

The GNTC Career Fair is coming up, and we’re excited to connect students with employers from health, industrial, business, and more!

Employers: Spots are still open! This is your chance to meet skilled, job-ready students and showcase your opportunities.

Students: We’ve got you covered with prep events all of this week - resume tips, networking practice, and more. Check out everything on GNTC Student Life’s social media or gntc.joinhandshake.com to make the most of the fair.

Employers, want to be part of it? Reach out to [email protected] or register on Handshake today. Let’s make meaningful connections happen!