The Atlanta Regional Commission Board adopted an update to the region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), which aims to foster economic prosperity across metro Atlanta, with an emphasis on equity,…
Many employers continue to have a difficult time hiring in this red-hot labor market. Across industries, the supply of available skilled workers is not enough to fulfill the demands of…
WorkSource Atlanta Regional announced today that it will reopen its Career Resource Centers in Cherokee, Clayton, Douglas, Fayette, Gwinnett, Henry, and Rockdale counties for in-person services the week of July…
WorkSource Atlanta Regional has launched a series of webinars aimed at helping the region’s job-seekers find jobs and prepare themselves for future employment. The webinars are aimed at both enhancing…
WorkSource Metro Atlanta has launched atlworks.org, a website designed to provide a streamlined and seamless way for job-seekers and employers to navigate the resources available through the region’s WorkSource agencies….
Thank you for staying engaged as we continue to kick off our CATLYST projects throughout the summer. As we gear up to launch the Affordable Housing work group, we have 2 great…
We’re gearing up for a summer full of activity as the four CATLYST project teams get underway. CATLYST staff has been meeting with existing Affordable Housing groups to see how CATLYST can…
Metro Atlanta has a reputation for being an affordable place to live, but this critical competitive advantage is in jeopardy as housing costs rise across the region, while too few…
By Mike Carnathan, Group Manager, Research and Analytics How does metro Atlanta measure up when it comes to cost of living? For this month’s Regional Snapshot, we compared 25 large…
By Mike Carnathan, Group Manager, Research and Analytics Attracted by the job opportunities arising from a strong economy, an increasing number of international residents have come to call the Atlanta…
Getting to know your neighbors better over a good meal sounds great, right? An insightful conversation about issues that truly matter to our region’s future? Even better. But maybe cooking…
Atlanta is one of the most dynamic, vibrant regions in the country and is adding jobs at one of the fastest rates in the nation. Yet many challenges remain. For…
By Mike Carnathan, Group Manager, Research and Analytics The good news first: Metro Atlanta’s economy is doing well overall, according to the Atlanta Regional Commission’s latest Regional Snapshot. But the…
By Rob LeBeau, Manager, Workforce Solutions, ARC There are crossroads in life where failure seems as likely an outcome as success. At the Atlanta Regional Commission, our Career Resource Centers…
Vernon Young had high hopes for his future, but the 30-year-old Clayton County resident was out of work and unsure how to find a meaningful career. Enter Construction Ready,…
What must be done to ensure that metro Atlanta remains a vibrant, thriving region that is competitive on the global stage? The Atlanta Regional Commission has convened a diverse group…
Some had recently been laid off. Others were looking to get out of dead-end jobs. All were in search of a better life. In 2016, WorkSource Atlanta Regional served more…
Contact: Jim Jaquish Phone: 404-463-3194 E-mail: jjaquish@atlantaregional.com (Atlanta – Feb 24, 2016) The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) board today approved the Atlanta Region’s Plan, a long-range blueprint that details the…
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