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Happy Manufacturing Day 2024! Today, we celebrate the critical role of advanced manufacturing in shaping the future of the U.S. economy. At CareerRise, we’re proud to focus on high-demand industries like manufacturing, where innovation, technology, and career growth come together. Let’s inspire the next generation of makers and highlight the rewarding opportunities available in this dynamic field. #MFGDay2024 #ManufacturingDay #CareerRise #AdvancedManufacturing #WorkforceDevelopment

We’re celebrating 10 years of Westside Works! ?? Over the past decade, we've made an incredible impact in Atlanta’s Westside and beyond, uplifting individuals, creating opportunities, and building a stronger community. Check out our video to see the journey, stories, and successes that have shaped the last 10 years. https://lnkd.in/eCwPjuAm

Deadline Extended! Due to the recent storm, we understand some may have experienced difficulties submitting their RFPs for Youth Services at Westside Works. To ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate, we've extended the deadline to tomorrow, Tuesday, October 1st at 12 PM. Don’t miss your chance to submit! If you need any assistance or have questions, feel free to reach out. ?? https://lnkd.in/g3qGPfQu

?? Last Day to Apply! ?? Don’t miss out on the chance to join Metro Atlanta eXchange for Workforce Solutions (MAX)'s inaugural 2025 Leadership MAX (L-MAX) cohort! This unique, cohort-based leadership development program is designed for emerging and seasoned leaders in workforce development. It’s a year-long opportunity to build your skills, expand your network, and solve challenges alongside peer leaders in the field. If you're looking to grow in the workforce development community, apply today! Applications close by the end of the day. Learn more and apply here ?? https://lnkd.in/e_4ha_SZ. #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkforceDevelopment #LMAX2025

We’re still savoring the incredible memories from our Rising Together: Celebrating a Decade of Westside Works fundraiser! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this milestone. Your continued support and partnership mean the world to us and the communities we serve. Together, we’re building brighter futures! #CareerRise #WestsideWorks #Celebrate #10YearsOfImpact #Grateful

Reminder! Join us virtually this Thursday, September 26 from 9 - 10am to learn about CareerReady ATL, a youth apprenticeship system by United Way of Greater Atlanta. CareerReady ATL brings together schools, students, employers, and community partners to shape the future workforce holistically and build a diverse workforce, focusing on uplifting Black, Hispanic, and other youth of color who are furthest from opportunity. CareerReady ATL aims to bridge the gap between education and industry by offering young students the chance to gain valuable skills and insights within your industry. Partner with us to shape the skilled professionals of tomorrow by providing hands-on training aligned with industry standards. Together, we'll build a confident, well-equipped workforce ready to thrive in the future. Register at https://lnkd.in/ed8BsQwQ. #CareerReadyATL #YouthApprenticeship #Apprenticeship

Enjoy working closely with CareerRise as we build a network of businesses who will support youth apprenticeship opportunities. United Way of Greater Atlanta

It has been a few months, anyone wondering how Goodwill of North Georgia's Clean Tech AcceleratorTM has been going? AMAZING!!! We are ready to take it to scale! Yesterday, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Jeff Hild (he wins the award for longest acronym BEFORE his name, PDAS HHS-ACF, and he has a great sense of humor about it) stopped by with members of his team to learn about our work and share some the administration's priorities. Genuinely engaged and kind people who spent time with our program participants in cohort 4 of the EVSE Field Tech program. Deserae Powell also inspired the current class as a successful graduate alum now working at Capital City Electric on EV charging stations as an Electrician Apprentice. So, the update? We are at 97% graduation rate, 100% certification rate, and 66% enrolled to placed rate (so far), with full-time jobs, with benefits and average starting wage at $43k! We enjoyed having HHS-ACF Ann Flagg, Larry Levi Sandigo, and Georgia Division of Family & Children Services Benjamin Arbise, MPH, CHES, SMQT, and Laura Beggs, along with partners from ChargerHelp! Evette Ellis, LISC Atlanta Dale Royal, Dominique Ellis, and Morehouse College Dr. Tiffany Rogers Bussey at our Goodwill Industries International Learn and Lead Lab. It was a whole coalition of the willing learning to replicate and scale this award-winning (Thanks CareerRise and Cinda Herndon-King!) coalition of Public Private Partners nationally. We had 20+ Goodwill mission leaders from all over the United States here in Atlanta, because Goodwill Goes Big on Good (And, as our board member, and Mayor Andre Dickens says, Atlanta is a group project and Atlanta influences everything.) And, of course, regionallywe are scaling very soon with our Metro Atlanta eXchange for Workforce Solutions (MAX) partners Atlanta Technical College, Dana Inman ACSS, Bobby Dodd Institute, all thanks to the incredible support of Atlanta Regional Commission, Accenture, Georgia Power Company Foundation, General Motors, the five Metro Atlanta WorkSource Georgia boards through Technical College System of Georgia WFD. #WhyGoodwill #CleanTechAccelerator #GoBigonGood #MissionImpact #WorkforceDevelopment #Teamworkmakesthedreamwork #PublicPrivatePartnership

A toast to more work on the west side?? It was an honor attending “Rising Together” celebrating Westside Works CareerRise 10 Year Anniversary. I look forward to continuing to serve and build alongside you all, we build the builders! ????????

Last night was truly magical! Together with Westside Works and CareerRise, we celebrated a decade of community based workforce initiatives that have transformed our city and members of the Westside community. If you are not familiar with Westside Works, it is a neighborhood-based workforce collaborative that increases accessibility to job training, education services, and career paths specifically for Atlanta’s westside community (Vine City, English Avenue, Bankhead, Oakland City, etc.) Although grateful and humbled to receive the Community Impact Award, the most rewarding moment of the night was hearing the testimonial of Mr. Ian Miller, the 2024 Legacy Award recipient. Learning about Westside Works while transitioning from incarceration and unsure of his path forward, Ian enrolled in the pre-apprenticeship Construction Ready program, began his career with Bryson Constructors as a general laborer and is currently a Sr. Field Engineer for Holder Construction managing multiple billion dollar projects nationwide. “Ten years of Westside Works, ten years of freedom, words cannot really describe my emotions and excitement of being recognized in a room full of my peers. Tonight, we recognize the hard work and time that has been poured back into our people and our communities and I want to thank Westside Works, Ms. Veda at Construction Ready, and Bryson Constructors for believing in my second chance,” said Ian Miller. Ian’s story is a testament of the importance of organizations like Westside Works and Construction Ready. The career opportunities in construction can be life-changing and we are proud to support ?their continuous efforts to improve the quality of life for Westside community residents and neighborhoods. #brysonconstructors #constructionready #liftingaswebuild #wearethewestside #NationalTradesmenDay