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The Atlanta Workforce Development Agency (AWDA) is a bureau of the City of Atlanta under the Executive Offices of the Mayor. AWDA, formerly, the Private Industry Council of Atlanta, Inc., changed its name in 2000 when the State implemented the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998. more...



PLEASE EXCUSE US WHILE WE RESTORE OUR FACILITY

AWDA's home office is currently under construction. Visitors are asked to park in the main parking lot and enter the building through the rear entrance located on Little Street. If you have questions, please contact AWDA at (404) 658-9675.

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MAYOR FRANKLIN KICKS OFF THE NEW COLGATE EMPOWER ENTREPRENEURIAL SUMMER PROGRAM FOR ATLANTA STUDENTS

Mayor Shirley Franklin joined the students of the Mayor’s Youth Program and business and community leaders at a press conference today to officially kick off the 2008 Mayor’s Youth Summer Employment Program and announce a new partnership with Colgate-Palmolive’s EMPOWER youth entrepreneurial program.

Colgate-Palmolive has contributed to youth employment and development programs nationwide for the past 15 years, donating more than $2 million.  This year Colgate-Palmolive has selected Baltimore and Atlanta to participate in a new initiative called EMPOWER, for “Entrepreneurial Mentoring Preparing Our World Through Education.” These workshops will showcase to students the benefits and rewards of entrepreneurialism. The EMPOWER entrepreneurial workshops will be created and managed by the Atlanta Workforce Development Agency (AWDA) and Atlanta Technical College, two local organizations who utilize entrepreneurships as a vehicle for change within the community

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Check Presentation

(L-R) Deborah Lum, Executive Director of the Atlanta Workforce Development Agency, Jovan Dias, Music Producer/Entrepreneur, Brian Brooks, Kroger Supermarkets Representative, Mayor Shirley Franklin, Alvetta Thomas, President of Atlanta Technical college, Wanda Young, Colgate-Palmolive Market Development Manager, and Tangie, V-103 On Air Personality

 

 

AWDA Job Fair

Every Tuesday
8:00 am - 11:00 am
818 Pollard Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30315.

AWDA has job fairs every Tuesday featuring various employers from the Atlanta area. The sign-in desk for the Job Fair closes promptly at 11:00AM, so arrive early. Some companies will be in attendance to interview applicants until noon.

*All job candidates are encouraged to attend dressed in business attire and to bring multiple copies of their resume.

*All Job Fair participants MUST ATTEND a Monday, Wednesday or Thursday orientation PRIOR to attending the Job Fair.

Orientations are from 8:30AM until 2:00 PM, every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.



TUESDAY JOB FAIR

Every Tuesday
Hiring: Various Positions
Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM

All applicants must:
1. Dress Appropriately
2. Bring a Resume

LOCATION:
MEET AT AWDA
818 Pollard Blvd, SW
Atlanta, GA 30315

Positions Available



 

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