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. |

