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Tony Smith Named Work Ready’s Job Seeker of the Month Issued 11/30/2010
David A. "Tony" Smith of Nahunta is Georgia Work Ready's latest Job Seeker of the Month. The Job Seeker of the Month initiative recognizes the hard work and determination of Georgia's job seekers to validate their core job skills and improve their job prospects.
Read the full releaseAgenda for Georgia Work Ready Summit: 2011 and Beyond, Dec. 8-9 Issued 10/18/2010
The Georgia Work Ready Summit: 2011 and Beyond is Dec. 8 and 9 at the Hilton Atlanta. The two-day summit features sessions with Georgia's government, business, education and community leaders and ends with the third annual Georgia Work Ready Awards luncheon.
Read the full releaseErica Greene Named Work Ready’s Job Seeker of the Month Issued 10/08/2010
Erica Greene of Griffin is Georgia Work Ready’s latest Job Seeker of the Month. The Job Seeker of the Month initiative recognizes the hard work and determination of Georgia’s job seekers to validate their core job skills and improve their job prospects.
Read the full releaseGeralyn Rapp Named Work Ready’s Job Seeker of the Month Issued 09/24/2010
Geralyn Rapp of Emerson is Georgia Work Ready's latest Job Seeker of the Month through an initiative that recognizes the hard work and determination of Georgia Work Ready job seekers to validate their core job skills and improve their job prospects.
Read the full releaseGeorgia Launches Work Ready Connect Issued 09/09/2010
Governor Sonny Perdue today announced the launch of Work Ready Connect, the state's new online employment marketplace. The website - www.workreadyconnect.org - brings together Work Ready Certified people and employers to ensure the right person is placed in the right job to drive success.
Read the full releaseLeslie Liles Named Work Ready’s Job Seeker of the Month Issued 08/17/2010
Leslie Liles, resident of Lula, Ga., has been selected as Georgia Work Ready’s Job Seeker of the Month, an initiative that recognizes the hard work and determination of Georgia Work Ready job seekers to validate their core job skills and improve their job prospects. Since January, 3,782 Work Ready Certified job seekers have found jobs.
Read the full releaseRobert Westfall Named Work Ready's Job Seeker of the Month Issued 07/30/2010
Robert “Bob” Westfall Jr., resident of Cumming, has been selected as Georgia Work Ready’s Job Seeker of the Month, an initiative that recognizes the hard work and determination of Georgia Work Ready job seekers to validate their core job skills and improve their job prospects. In 2010, 13,134 unemployed Georgians have become Work Ready Certified and at least 3,100 have found jobs.
Read the full releaseDeborah Torres Named Work Ready's Job Seeker of the Month Issued 07/09/2010
Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Deborah Torres of Cornelia has been selected as Georgia Work Ready's May Job Seeker of the Month in recognition of her determination to improve her job prospects through Georgia Work Ready.
Read the full releaseGovernor Perdue Announces 11 New Certified Work Ready Communities Issued 06/29/2010
Governor Sonny Perdue today announced 11 new Certified Work Ready Communities, designating that a county has the skilled workforce needed to meet business demands and drive economic growth. Work Ready Communities also have the educational foundation to build a pipeline of workers for economic development.
Read the full releaseGovernor Signs Bill Preserving Georgia Work Ready Issued 05/21/2010
Governor Sonny Perdue today announced that he has signed House Bill 1195, which will preserve Georgia Work Ready beyond the Governor's final term in office.
Read the full releaseJennifer Willis Named Work Ready's Job Seeker of the Month Issued 05/13/2010
Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Jennifer Willis of Elberton has been selected as Georgia Work Ready's first Job Seeker of the Month, an initiative that recognizes the hard work and determination of Georgia Work Ready job seekers to validate their core job skills and improve their job prospects.
Read the full releaseGovernor Perdue Announces Work Ready's Share Your Success Initiative Issued 04/02/2010
Governor Sonny Perdue announced today the launch of the Share Your Success initiative to spotlight individual job seekers who improved their career prospects by earning a Georgia Work Ready Certificate. Work Ready participants can share their stories for the opportunity to be selected as the job seeker of the month.
Read the full releaseGovernor Perdue Announces Four New Certified Work Ready Communities Issued 03/15/2010
Today Governor Sonny Perdue announced four new Certified Work Ready Communities, a designation affirming the abilities of the counties to produce the skilled workforce needed to fill current business demands and drive economic growth, as well as the educational standards to ensure future workers have the skills necessary to succeed.
Read the full releaseGeorgia Launches Hire Work Ready for Small Business Issued 02/11/2010
Governor Sonny Perdue and Georgia Chamber of Commerce President and CEO George M. Israel III today announced the launch of Hire Work Ready, a new initiative designed to provide funding to small businesses that hire Work Ready certified employees.
Read the full releaseGovernor Perdue Announces Eight New Certified Work Ready Communities Issued 02/08/2010
Governor Sonny Perdue Today announced eight new Certified Work Ready Communities, a designation showing the county has the skilled workforce that business demands and the educational infrastructure to drive economic growth and prosperity.
Read the full releaseState of Georgia Announces Job Training Partnership with Microsoft Issued 01/22/2010
Governor Sonny Perdue today announced that Georgia and Microsoft will combine efforts in a unique, public-private partnership to provide free technology training to displaced workers. The Governor joined Steve Ballmer, Microsoft's CEO, at the Capitol to applaud the initiative titled "Microsoft Elevate America."
Read the full releaseImprove your Skills. Hire the Best. Get started with Work Ready.
You can access Work Ready tools and info in every Georgia county. Learn how to:
- Schedule a Work Ready assessment