WorkSource Atlanta Regional’s NextGen program provides year-round workforce training and education program for people 16-24 years old who live in Cherokee, Clayton, Douglas, Fayette, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale counties.
Participants must meet low-income guidelines and possess significant and defined barriers to education and employment. Programs are funded by the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) and provided by contracted providers in each county. The Atlanta Regional Workforce Development Board (ARWDB) NextGen Committee provides expertise in youth policy and assists the ARWDB in developing and recommending youth employment and training policy.
NextGen Programs in Your County
Cherokee County
Cherokee Youth Works
126 Barrett Rd.
Holly Springs, GA 30115
770.345.5483
www.cherokeefocus.org
Douglas County
Project Outsource Connects
8687 Hospital Dr.
Douglasville Ga 30134
470-447-7145
www.poconnects.com
Gwinnett County
Hearts to Nourish Hope
WorkSource Georgia Career Resource Center
3885 Crestwood Parkway NW, Suite 200, Duluth, GA 30096
404-913-0769
www.heartstonourishhope.org
To find WorkSource programs elsewhere in Georgia, visit the Georgia Department of Economic Development WIOA Career Centers.
Success Stories
Employers such as the South State Bank, the Riverdale Fire Department and others have provided on the job training skills training and more to young people.
Job Search Tips and Resources
Develop Your "Elevator Pitch"
Develop a 30-second “elevator pitch” that tells who you are, that you are looking for a job and what field you are targeting. Make sure to mention what parts of the region you are willing to work, whether you have a car/transportation, and when you are able to start.
Create Personal Info Cards
Put key information on a 3x5 index card to distribute to prospective employers.
Helpful Websites
Youth Grievance and Complaint Procedures
If you believe you have been harmed by a violation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act or regulations of this program, you have the right to file a grievance/complaint as well as request information and assistance with filing a complaint.
Youth Grievance Procedures
For more information about NextGen, send an email to: workforce@atlantaregional.org.