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  • New to workforce development in Metro Atlanta? Not sure how all the pieces connect? This session was built for you.

    CareerRise and the Latin American Association have teamed up to host Workforce 101: Navigating Atlanta’s Workforce Ecosystem, a practical, no-jargon overview of how the region's workforce system is structured, who the key players are, and how you can plug in.

    In just two hours, you'll get a clear breakdown of the programs, funding streams, and institutions that shape how workers get trained and how employers get connected to talent, including WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), registered apprenticeships, local workforce boards, training providers, and community partners.

    You'll Leave With


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    A solid understanding of how talent pipelines are funded, structured, and delivered



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    Clarity on where employers can engage to meet their hiring needs



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    A working map of who's who in the Atlanta workforce ecosystem, and how to work with them



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    Connections to partners who can help you take the next step


    This Session Is a Great Fit For


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    Employers looking to understand or expand their talent pipeline strategy



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    HR and talent acquisition professionals new to workforce programs



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    Community and nonprofit partners looking to better connect the dots



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    Anyone newer to the workforce development space in Metro Atlanta

    Event Details

    Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
    Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
    Location: Latin American Association - 2750 Buford Hwy NE, Ste. 160, Atlanta, GA 30324

    Cost: Free


    Presented by CareerRise and the Latin American Association

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CareerRise is a workforce development intermediary expanding access to opportunities and resources that promote economic mobility, support skilled workers, champion good jobs, and strengthen communities. We strategically connect the dots between employers, training providers, support services, job seekers, and workforce funders to build partnerships and implement impactful workforce strategies in metro Atlanta.