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Georgia Work Ready Initiative . Reaching Out to Georgia Job-seekers and Businesses . Presented by: Robin Folsom Work Ready Coordinator Governor’s Office of Workforce Development July 29, 2008. Targeting Job Seekers. Graduating High School Seniors and Technical College Students
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Georgia Work Ready Initiative Reaching Out to Georgia Job-seekers and Businesses Presented by:Robin Folsom Work Ready Coordinator Governor’s Office of Workforce Development July 29, 2008
Targeting Job Seekers • Graduating High School Seniors and Technical College Students • 2007 received graduation pins based on certificate level • On site proctoring for high school seniors statewide
Targeting Dislocated Workers • Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) partnership at the state and local levels • Presentations at GDOL Career Centers • On-site proctoring at GDOL Career Centers • Exhibits at job fairs
Targeting the Employed and Business and Industry • Redesigned job seeker brochures distributed to technical colleges • Redesigned business brochures mailed Monday • New business poster in development • GOWD presence at industry and manufacturing conferences • On site proctoring
Easy Access to Resources • http://www.gaworkready.org/ • Printable literature • Downloadable videos • Wikispace • Advertisements for radio, newspaper, and cinema • Business testimonials • help@gaworkready.org
Additional Resources Available • Contact GOWD for • posters • predesigned folders • Window Clings • Standard decals • “We Hire” decals