atlanta workforce development

Mission statement
To operate an integrated system that will meet the developing workforce needs and provide quality services to all citizens of the City of Atlanta.

The Atlanta Workforce Development Agency (AWDA) will create the most efficient and effective workforce development system to meet the needs of the City of Atlanta.

Function
AWDA enables each locality to develop a unified training system that will increase the employment, retention, and earnings by participants and, as a result, improve the quality of the workforce, reduce welfare dependency, and enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the nation.

Public Information
Congress passed the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998 and President Clinton signed it into law on August 7, 1998. The cornerstone of WIA is its One-Stop Customer Service Delivery System. The One-Stop System assures coordination and will allow for a central point of entry to job training programs, providing a "no wrong door" approach to service delivery.

Anyone desiring services will have access to core employment-related services, including job search assistance, and labor market information that identifies job vacancies, skills needed for in-demand occupations, wages paid, and employment trends. Training will be provided to participants primarily through the use of individual training accounts (vouchers) in an effort to maximize consumer choice.

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Newsletter
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