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Continuing Education

Do you feel that you need to go back to school to learn a new trade, so that you can make more money?  Or, do you feel you need to learn some new skills?  There are agencies that can help.

Going Back to School  
Chattahoochee Technical College
980 South Cobb Drive Marietta, Georgia, 30060
www.chattcollege.com
(770) 528-4545
Provides students with accessible, affordable, high quality technical education and training. Financial aid is also available.
Educational Opportunity Center-Georgia State University
One Park Place South
Suite 440
Atlanta, GA 30303
www.gsu.edu/eoc
(404) 413-1712
Offers programs designed to improve access to educational opportunities for those who would not ordinarily have them, including minority or economically disadvantaged students. Services provided include academic and career assessments, help with admission to colleges, universities and technical/vocational schools, assistance in obtaining financial aid, GED/SAT preparation and tutorials, workshops on career decision-making, and specialized information and referral. 
Clayton State University
Center for Continuing Education
2000 Clayton State Blvd
Morrow, GA 30260
conted.clayton.edu
(678) 466-5050
 Brings educational opportunities to employers and citizens by offering classes ranging from basic computer skills to GRE to Bookkeeping and Accounting.


Job Skills Training  
Job Corps
239 Westlake Ave, NW
Atlanta, GA 30314
atlanta.jobcorps.gov
(404) 873-1318
This is a no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16 through 24 get a better job, make more money, and take control of their lives.
Goodwill of North Georgia
235 Peachtree Street
North Tower
Suite 2300
Atlanta, GA 30303
www.ging.org
(404) 420-9900
Provides a full range of career counseling and job skills training classes. These classes focus on workforce development, skills development, and economic development. Services are provided at seven Career Centers throughout north Georgia and are open to the public and free of charge.
Center for Working Families
477 Windsor Street 
Suite 101 
Atlanta, GA 30312
www.tcwfi.org
(770) 428-2601
Partners with local technical colleges to offer specific skills training. Available to residents of NPU-V (which includes Adair Park, Capitol Homes, Mechanicsville, Pittsburgh, Peoplestown, and Summerhill).
Atlanta Workforce Development Agency
818 Pollard Blvd, SW
Atlanta, GA 30315
www.atlantaworkforce.org
(404) 658-9675
 Provides employment and educational programs to residents of Atlanta. These classes focus on workforce development and skills development. Their programs can help you gain the skills necessary to find and maintain sustainable employment.