July 29, 2010

Characters Competencies Program Closing Event

The closing event for the Characters Competencies Program (CCP) was held Tuesday, July 20, 2010. The ceremony was presented by the Global Peace Festival Foundation (GPFF), and the Atlanta Workforce Development Agency (AWDA).

The CCP began as a collaboration between Mayor Kasim Reed, the Administration for Children and Families, Georgia Department of Human Resources, AWDA, and GPFF. The program consists of life skills courses provided by facilitators who have been trained to instruct youth in a distinctive and active approach.. Read More.

June 30, 2010

Thirteenth Annual Mayor's Cup Golf Tounament

The Thirteenth Annual Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament raised money on behalf of the Mayor's Youth Program and the Centers for Hope. The event was held at the beautiful Piedmont Driving Club and fielded golfers from the Atlanta metropolitan area's finest corporations.

The weather was perfect for the golfers who participated in putting contests and attempted hole-in-one drives to win a Ford Flex, provided by Wade Ford.

After the tournament the golfers participated in a silent auction of gifts donated by local businesses. Mayor Reed thanked the golfers for their generous participation while the golfers enjoyed lunch.

The teams played for the coveted trophy's provided by Tiffany & Co. Beautifully engraved crystal plaques were awarded to the first, second, and third place teams. SERCO, a team fielded by Dr. Walter Young took home the first place Award.

Mayor Kasim Reed and AWDA Executive Director Deborah Lum enjoying the tournament with team members.

July 7 , 2010

AWDA Takes the Lead on Green Projects for Youth

Mayor’s Youth Program participants have been hard at work this summer enriching the lives of residents in modest means communities. After weeks of training in low-flow water-kit and compact fluorescent light-bulb (CFL) installs, the “Eco-terns” as AMPS-Atlanta staff affectionately call them, have been visiting residents of the city of Atlanta retrofitting residents’ old light-bulbs and water fixtures free of charge.

After only a few weeks in the field the AMPS-Atlanta Ecoterns have been able to impact several modest means communities including Mechanicville, Cleveland Ave, Summerhill, and Donnelly just to name a few. In the field the Ecoterns are supported and supervised by a staff of local college students and recent graduates. Together with the Mayor’s Youth Program (MYP), the Let’s Raise a Million Project (LRAM), and the Department of Watershed Management (DWM); AMPS-Atlanta is intent on spreading environmental intelligence and educating Atlanta communities on the health, economic and environmental benefits of energy and water conservation. Read More

Partners from Watershed Management and AMPs Ecoterns Display Products..

May 12, 2010

AWDA Receives $20,000 Donation to Scholarship Fund

On May 4, 2010 Mayor Kasim Reed joined by City Council President Caesar Mitchell, Councilmember and Chair of the Transportation Committee C.T Martin, and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport General Manager Benjamin R. DeCosta, and Areas ARM Atlanta JV celebrated Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s award winning concessions program by keeping its commitment to the City of Atlanta.

In response to the city’s request for proposals to operate retail concessions, ARM kept its pledge to give back a portion of certain retail sales to support on going programs for several Atlanta organizations. Through the Area’s ARM/ Atlanta Daily World Scholarship fund, the ARM team presented a check in the amount of $20,000 to Mayor Kasim Reed for the Atlanta Workforce Board to provide scholarships for aspiring Atlanta students, with an interest in business careers.

April 1, 2010

The First Beltline Greenspace Training Class Graduation

The Beltline Greenspace Training class celebrated it's graduation in the City Hall Atrium. Mayor Kasim Reed spoke to the graduating class, stressing the importance of the project and praising the commitment the students demonstrated to the training program.

The 30 year project is expected to generate new business, create jobs, and beautify communities throughout Atlanta. The students are excited about participating in a project with such historical significance.

Each graduating student received a $450.00 stipend from AWDA for completing training. Each graduating student will receive employment through AWDA.

AWDA Job Fair

Every Tuesday
8:00 am - 11:00 am
818 Pollard Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30315.

AWDA has job fairs every Tuesday featuring various employers from the Atlanta area. The sign-in desk for the Job Fair closes promptly at 11:00AM, so arrive early. Some companies will be in attendance to interview applicants until noon.

*All job candidates are encouraged to attend dressed in business attire and to bring multiple copies of their resume. Athletic shoes, jeans, gym wear, and shorts are not acceptable.

*All Job Fair participants MUST ATTEND a Monday, Wednesday or Thursday orientation PRIOR to attending the Job Fair.

Orientations are from 8:30AM until 2:00 PM, every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Job Fair Employers