WORK READY PROGRAm
Application Deadline: July 31, 2026
Atlanta GLOW's workforce development and education program is a comprehensive youth employment initiative serving in-and out-of-school youth, ages 16-25, who face barriers to education, training, and employment. Our program will help participants overcome barriers to employment and make the connection between education and work. Youth will participate in 8 weeks of paid, entry-level work readiness and soft skills training, career exploration and technical skills training paired with career mentoring and post-program job placement assistance.
Program Eligibility
Please visit our Program Eligibility page for the criteria required for participation in Atlanta GLOW's programs. Additionally, this program has a minimum age requirement of 16 years.
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Program Dates
The program will be hosted from August 4 - September 26, virtually from on Tuesdays (4:00 pm - 6:00 pm) and in person on Saturdays (10 am - 2:00 pm) for a total of 6 hours of weekly youth engagement over the 8-week program (48 hours total).
Work Readiness and Soft Skills Training
Participating youth will receive basic job skills training utilizing the Skills to Pay the Bills: Mastering Soft Skills for Workplace Success curriculum, a program developed by the US Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy that focuses on teaching “soft” or workforce readiness skills to youth, including youth with disabilities. The basic structure of the program is comprised of modular, hands-on, engaging activities that focus on six key skill areas: communication, enthusiasm and attitude, teamwork, networking, problem solving and critical thinking, and professionalism.
Career Exploration and Technical Skills Training
To facilitate career exploration, Atlanta GLOW partners with local businesses and organizations that have an interest in facilitating mentorship and training opportunities via weekly industry spotlights in a variety of high-demand fields such as healthcare, technology, hospitality, public service, construction, business, manufacturing, logistics and more. During this time, Atlanta GLOW will provide additional group-based core instruction, personalized career mentoring, job search and interview support, job shadowing and supplemental training structured to promote the development of technical skills that can be transferred to a variety of high-demand industries.
Program Location
The weekly Tuesday sessions of our program are hosted virtually via Zoom. The weekly Saturday sessions are hosted in person at our Mentoring Cafe near the Cumberland/The Battery and Truist Park area.
Program Format
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8 Weeks of Job Training, Career Exploration, and Technical Skills Training
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Limited transportation assistance (for Cobb County residents only) and complimentary refreshments will be provided for all in-person sessions.
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The required technology, training and work-related supplies will be provided for all on-site activities.
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Youth will receive ongoing career mentoring and job placement assistance as they complete their training and credentialing.
Earn and Learn Stipend Policy
Participants who successfully complete the 8-week program will have the opportunity to earn up to $600 in Earn and Learn cash incentives upon program completion (contingent upon adherence with attendance and engagement requirements).
To become eligible for the stipend, participants must attend the first Saturday session and may miss no more than three sessions.
Effective January 1, 2026, to promote equitable access and sustainability of our Earn and Learn opportunities, participants may receive a stipend only once per program. Subsequent program enrollments will not be stipend eligible.
Onboarding Process
Upon receipt of a program application, we require applicants to attend a virtual orientation and complete a 30-minute MBTI Careers assessment. Both steps are required in order to be admitted to the program.