CAREER TRANSITION CENTER 

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Embarking on a new career? Interested in learning more about yourself or your abilities? What type of personality do you have? Will it fit in with your new career? Come find out! Whether a student is embarking on his or her first career or changing careers mid-life, the Career Transition Center supports the student’s quest for knowledge as it relates to one’s career journey and personal development. The Career Transition Center provides multimedia resources – books, software, audio, video – on many career and personal development topics:

Resources include interactive and educational software and videos on topics such as career opportunities and outlook, interviewing skills, resume writing, job search avenues, positive work habits, substance abuse, study skills, and stress management.

Students may access OOH, GCIS and DISCOVER software programs for a career exploration. Other interest assessments and personality inventories are available to enhance self-discovery. By offering such resources, students with limited career or educational experiences can become oriented toward technical education, personal development, enhanced academic success, and career planning Guidance in utilizing these resources is available. In addition to resource material that can be accessed directly by students, weekly seminars and workshops are conducted through the Career Transition Center. Students will find this to be an effective resource to combine career planning and life management skills with educational pursuits at North Metro Tech.

Located in Room 200-U
Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesdays, 8:00am - 7:00pm
Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

Other appointment times can be arranged by contacting Cheri Mattox at 770-975-4099.

North Metro Technical College, as a unit of the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education, is one of the local partners involved in implementing training provisions of the federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA). As a partner, we work closely with other agencies such as the Georgia Departments of Labor, Human Resources, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Coosa Valley Regional Development Center (SDA-01) and the Georgia Department of Family and Children's Services, among others, on behalf of students and employers in our service area. The Georgia Department of Labor has been named by the Governor as the lead agency in this effort.

Eligibility for WIA programs will be determined for applicants through universal, core and intensive services provided in a jointly-operated and sponsored One-Stop delivery system which has electronic connectivity. The One-Stop will be developed under the authority of a regional and local Workforce Investment Board.

If you have questions or need more specific information, please contact the following Workforce Development staff for updates and other information about how the Workforce Investment Act can help you as a student or as an employer in our service area.

Contact person

Lynn Huskins, Case Manager
Office 200-C
Phone:770-975-4026

New Connections to Work

The New Connections to Work Program is the first step for single parents, single pregnant women, displaced homemakers, and TANF recipients/welfare reform participants who plan to re-enter the job market or make changes in careers. 

Services Offered:

• Personal and career counseling - individual counseling with school staff as needed. Career assessment and counseling is also available to help you explore your career options and job readiness. Referrals to other agencies and organizations are made when appropriate.
  
• Career and Academic  Assessment and job exploration – using Careerscope, Discover, Magellan, PLATO, TABE and other tools.

• Work skills familiarization exposure to the world of work and what it takes to succeed in today’s competitive, global marketplace, including PC familiarization and familiarity with today’s latest technology and office software. Access to and use of personal computers and educational software in the Special Workforce Services lab 200-U.

• Life management and job success skills workshops- designed to help you manage time and stress levels, develop parenting skills and study skills and improve your self-esteem,  and self-confidence.

• Financial Assistance- help with fees, books, and GED testing fees.

• Video, CD-ROM, books and brochures for enrichment and training.

Contact persons:

Gary Webb, Coordinator
Office: 200 - D 
Phone: 770-975-4023
Fax:    770-975-4093

Chris Zierler, Career Transition Specialist
Office: 200 - K 
Phone: 770-975-4022
Fax:    770-975-4093

Tech Prep is a challenging program of study that connects the academic and technical courses taken in high school with a Certificate, Diploma, and/or Associate Degree program offered in cooperation with North Metro Tech.

These programs are accomplished by the development of a personal education plan that includes both high school and postsecondary course work that is built around a career goal. As a result, graduates are assured a smooth transition from high school to North Metro Tech and its full complement of cooperative postsecondary programs.

SCHOOL-TO-WORK

The Georgia School-to-Work program complements existing education-improvement initiatives by identifying gaps that impede a smooth transition into the workplace for the state's secondary and postsecondary student population. This program focuses on helping local communities improve methods of preparing all students for career success.

Northwest Georgia Metro Consortium Coordinator:
Dana Walker
Phone 770-529-2305
FAX 770-975-4044

In 1997 the Fatherhood Initiative program was established in locations throughout the state of Georgia. This initiative developed into a full-fledged program designed to place non-custodial parents in jobs or job training leading to permanent employment.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
The services provided by the Fatherhood program are free to non-custodial parents who meet program requirements and are behind or at risk of becoming behind in their child support payments due to low-paying jobs or being unemployed.

For more information contact
Renee Chapman
Fatherhood Program Coordinator
Office:  200-V
Phone: 770-975-4007
You may also contact your local Child Support Enforcement agency.