Are you interested in learning new skills to find a job or start a new career?

Many of us wind up in jobs that we don't like, or feel that we don't have the opportunity for advancement. Many of us can't even find a job, or have recently lost our jobs, and we do not know where to turn.

Have you ever asked yourself one the following?

• I want to learn a new skill so that I can get a new job
• I want to go back to school so I can get a better job
• I want to get my GED
• I don't know what I should do in your life
• I want to learn more about the computer, and how to use it

If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, the following agencies may be able to help you.

Goodwill of North Georgia offers a full range of career counseling and job skills training classes. These classes focus on workforce development, skills development, and economic development. They provide these services at 7 Career Centers throughout north Georgia. Services are open to the public and are free of charge. Click on "Career Services" on the left side column. (404) 420-9900. Operators will be able to refer you to the most convenient Career Center to you.

Center for Family Resources provides employment and educational programs to residents of Cobb County. These programs can help you gain the skills necessary to find and maintain sustainable employment. Classes include GED classes, job skills training, and interviewing techniques. Center for Family Resources employment and other services on the web. Click on "Our Programs", then click on "Employment and Education Services." (770) 428-2601.

Center for Working Families provides employment and educational programs to residents of NPU-V (which includes Adair Park, Capitol Homes, Mechanicsville, Pittsburgh, Peoplestown, and Summerhill). These programs can help you gain the skills necessary to find and maintain sustainable employment. Classes include GED classes, job skills training, and interviewing techniques. They also partner with local technical colleges to offer specific skills training. Center for Working Families employment and other services on the web. Click on "Services", then on "Moving to Work" on the left column. (404) 223-3303.

Atlanta Workforce Development Agency, a bureau of the city of Atlanta, offers an extensive array of employment and educational programs to residents of Atlanta. These classes focus on workforce development and skills development. AWDA staffs certified career advisors to help you identify your needs and help you through the process. Their programs can help you gain the skills necessary to find and maintain sustainable employment. Classes include GED classes, job skills training, and interviewing techniques. Training and other resources from Atlanta Workforce Development Agency. Click on "One-Stop Center" at the top of the page. (404) 658-9675.

The Sullivan Center provides employment and educational programs to residents of Fulton and DeKalb Counties. Programs include job readiness, resume writing, and career counseling. Click on "Employment Outreach Services" in the right side column. (404) 753-0531

St. Vincent de Paul, through its Learning Center, provides career counseling and computer training to help you gain the skills needed to find and maintain a job. Click on "Learning Center" on the left side column. (770) 458-9607.

Catholic Charities provides career counseling for refugees and computer training to help you gain the skills needed to find and maintain a job.. Click on "Family Enrichment Program" on the left side column. (770) 216-9420.

Jewish Family and Career Services provides career counseling, interviewing techniques, and computer training to help you gain the skills needed to find and maintain a job. They also can assist you with assessment testing to determine your optimal skills and abilities. Find out how Jewish Family and Career Services can help you. (770) 677-9300.

Atlanta Urban League provides a wide range of job skills training and employment opportunities. Visit the Atlanta Urban League site to learn about their educational programs as well connections to local employers that are seeking new employees, or call (404) 659-1150.

Chattahoochee Technical College provides students with accessible, affordable, high quality technical education and training. They prepare students to enter the workforce and assist them in pursuing their educational, career, and personal goals through excellent program offerings in business, healthcare, and state-of-the-art technologies. Financial aid is also available. http://www.chattcollege.com