past events/announcements
Gildan Plant in Cedartown Closing in February 2023
Worksource Northwest Georgia, the Georgia Department of Labor, the Rome Floyd Chamber of Commerce, the Cartersville-Bartow Chamber of Commerce, and the Polk County Development Authority will partner with Gildan to offer two job fairs for the 107 affected employees. Details about each job fair are as follows~
Employers in Cartersville, Cedartown, Rome, and the surrounding areas-
Following the recent announcement of the Gildan Cedartown plant closure, 107 dedicated Polk County workers will be without employment as of February 2023. For those dislocated workers, two job fairs will be held on:
at:
Gildan
270 North Park Blvd.
Cedartown, GA 30125
Due to Gildan's large number of Spanish-speaking employees, employers may need to provide their own translation services. Space and a 3-ft table will be provided for industry interviews.
Worksource Northwest Georgia, the Georgia Department of Labor, the Rome Floyd Chamber of Commerce, the Cartersville-Bartow Chamber of Commerce, and the Polk County Development Authority will partner with Gildan to offer two job fairs for the 107 affected employees. Details about each job fair are as follows~
Employers in Cartersville, Cedartown, Rome, and the surrounding areas-
Following the recent announcement of the Gildan Cedartown plant closure, 107 dedicated Polk County workers will be without employment as of February 2023. For those dislocated workers, two job fairs will be held on:
- Friday, December 16th, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
- Wednesday, December 21st, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
at:
Gildan
270 North Park Blvd.
Cedartown, GA 30125
Due to Gildan's large number of Spanish-speaking employees, employers may need to provide their own translation services. Space and a 3-ft table will be provided for industry interviews.
After the Ribbon Cutting: Job Creation and the Role of Workforce Development Organizations
November 10th
12pm - 1pm
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/ybmwkpas.
After the Ribbon Cutting: Job Creation and the Role of Workforce Development Organizations
November 10th
12pm - 1pm
Join the next free iWORKS webinar to learn about some of the best practices from organizations across the country that provide hiring and training assistance to companies looking to grow their workforce.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/ybmwkpas.
November 10th
12pm - 1pm
Join the next free iWORKS webinar to learn about some of the best practices from organizations across the country that provide hiring and training assistance to companies looking to grow their workforce.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/ybmwkpas.
Worksource Northwest Georgia Plan Update, September 2022
The Workforce Development Board of Northwest Georgia, Inc. and the Council of Chief Elected Officials of Northwest Georgia announce that the "Worksource Northwest Georgia Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Local Plan Update, September 2022" will be available for review by close of business on July 1, 2022 and open for comments through July 17, 2022". The Plan may be reviewed on-line at www.careerdepot.org or a copy may be obtained by contacting Northwest Georgia Regional Commission, Attention Terri Morgan, P.O. Box 1798, Rome, GA 30162-1798, 706.295.6485 (office), 706.802.5567 (fax), or tmorgan@nwgrc.org.
The final local workforce plan will be posted at www.careerdepot.org.
An Equal Opportunity Program/Employer
Auxiliary Aids Available Upon Request to Individuals with Disabilities
Click below to learn about Jamie Stafford, a COVID grant recipient in Dade County, Georgia. See more at https://www.dadecountysentinel.com/2021/04/01/dislocated-worker-temp-job-leads-to-permanent-position-with-dade-e911/.
High School High Tech
156 students from Dade, Walker, Catoosa, Whitfield, Murray, Fannin and Pickens counties participated in a HSHT College and Career Exploration Fair at the Dalton Convention Center in Dalton on March 8th, 2022. The Dalton Chamber of Commerce presented on the importance of soft skills when seeking employment. Dr. Stephani Womack, Director of Education Partnerships at the Greater Dalton Chamber and iWORKS Advisory Council Board Member, provided information to the student audience regarding “soft skills” to the attendees. Dr. Womack advised the students to focus on the main things that employers are looking for when interviewing:
o Eye contact. Make eye contact while holding a conversation with an employer.
o Verbal and written communication. Confidently introduce yourself, know your skills, speak clearly, and being able to communicate effectively through email.
o Consistency and dependability. Show up on time to work, do what you say you will do.
o Flexibility and problem solving. Employers want someone who will notice there is a problem but also someone who will come up with a variety of solutions before bringing the problem up to a supervisor.
o Positive attitude. Employers want people who are positive, engaging, and want to be there.
Employers brought tools of their trade so that students could have a “hands on” experience while learning about different job opportunities. Over 30 employers and post secondary institutions were present such as Amazon, Kroger, Lodge Cast Iron, Chic-Fil-A, Chattanooga Airport, Dept. of Natural Resources, Dalton Fire and Police Departments, Dalton State College, Chattahoochee Technical College, and Georgia Northwestern Technical College.
156 students from Dade, Walker, Catoosa, Whitfield, Murray, Fannin and Pickens counties participated in a HSHT College and Career Exploration Fair at the Dalton Convention Center in Dalton on March 8th, 2022. The Dalton Chamber of Commerce presented on the importance of soft skills when seeking employment. Dr. Stephani Womack, Director of Education Partnerships at the Greater Dalton Chamber and iWORKS Advisory Council Board Member, provided information to the student audience regarding “soft skills” to the attendees. Dr. Womack advised the students to focus on the main things that employers are looking for when interviewing:
o Eye contact. Make eye contact while holding a conversation with an employer.
o Verbal and written communication. Confidently introduce yourself, know your skills, speak clearly, and being able to communicate effectively through email.
o Consistency and dependability. Show up on time to work, do what you say you will do.
o Flexibility and problem solving. Employers want someone who will notice there is a problem but also someone who will come up with a variety of solutions before bringing the problem up to a supervisor.
o Positive attitude. Employers want people who are positive, engaging, and want to be there.
Employers brought tools of their trade so that students could have a “hands on” experience while learning about different job opportunities. Over 30 employers and post secondary institutions were present such as Amazon, Kroger, Lodge Cast Iron, Chic-Fil-A, Chattanooga Airport, Dept. of Natural Resources, Dalton Fire and Police Departments, Dalton State College, Chattahoochee Technical College, and Georgia Northwestern Technical College.
Labor force participation rates are lower than before the pandemic.
With 11 million job openings, workforce professionals and employers have to figure out what hiring post-pandemic looks like.
Join Northwest Georgia IWorks and Worksource Northwest Georgia for a free virtual panel at Noon on February 25th to discuss Innovative Hiring Practices for Manufacturers! In today's tight labor market, employers are finding creative ways to hire workers. Learn from our panelist about the innovative steps that companies and communities are taking to recruit, hire, and retain their workforce talent!
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtdeyoqzgiHdCg-Q4J8EuGmdv6YmDVxwLM
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
With 11 million job openings, workforce professionals and employers have to figure out what hiring post-pandemic looks like.
Join Northwest Georgia IWorks and Worksource Northwest Georgia for a free virtual panel at Noon on February 25th to discuss Innovative Hiring Practices for Manufacturers! In today's tight labor market, employers are finding creative ways to hire workers. Learn from our panelist about the innovative steps that companies and communities are taking to recruit, hire, and retain their workforce talent!
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtdeyoqzgiHdCg-Q4J8EuGmdv6YmDVxwLM
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Preliminary estimates (December 2021) and revised figures for the total labor force, total employed, total unemployed, and percent unemployed--statewide, by Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), cities over 10,000 in population, Regional Development Center (RDC) and county.
PDF can be found here.
PDF can be found here.
Work Release Programs + High Demand Occupations
Free Webinar!
Hiring Formerly Incarcerated Talent Work Release Programs + High-Demand Occupations
May 20, 2021
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Resources for employers in Northwest Georgia's Advanced Manufacturing & Transportation/Logistics sectors
A Discussion with:
-Stephanie Scearce, GNTC
-Paola Coronel, Jefferson Southern Corporation
-Denise Hellriegel, Floyd Work Release Center
-Betty Bailey -Dean, Deputy Warden, Floyd County Prison
Registration is required.
https://tinyurl.com/iworksworkrelease
Hosted by iWORKS and WorkSource Northwest Georgia
#northwestgeorgia #iworks #hdci
Free Webinar!
Hiring Formerly Incarcerated Talent Work Release Programs + High-Demand Occupations
May 20, 2021
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Resources for employers in Northwest Georgia's Advanced Manufacturing & Transportation/Logistics sectors
A Discussion with:
-Stephanie Scearce, GNTC
-Paola Coronel, Jefferson Southern Corporation
-Denise Hellriegel, Floyd Work Release Center
-Betty Bailey -Dean, Deputy Warden, Floyd County Prison
Registration is required.
https://tinyurl.com/iworksworkrelease
Hosted by iWORKS and WorkSource Northwest Georgia
#northwestgeorgia #iworks #hdci
APPLY ONLINE for the Temporary Work Experience Program (COVID/Disaster Grant)
WorkSource Northwest Georgia currently has funding for temporary work experiences for eligible residents of Northwest Georgia.
The program is designed for workers who have lost their jobs as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, other individuals who have been laid off due to lack of work, due to a company/business closure, or have been unemployed for 27 or more consecutive weeks and have been actively pursuing employment are encouraged to apply. This program can pay these individuals in these work experiences $12.50 per hour, 40 hours a week, for 16 weeks.
Eligibility requirements are as follows:
-18 years of age or older
-Legal U.S. Citizen
-In compliance with the Selective Service Act
Additionally, one of the following criteria must apply:
Workers temporarily or permanently laid off as a result of COVID-19; Workers laid off due to a plant or business closure related to COVID-19 (or lack of work); Long-term unemployed individuals (27 weeks or longer); or Self-employed individuals now unemployed or underemployed.
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act provides eligible individuals with training components to assist entry into the workforce through retraining and education. For more information and to complete an online application, please visit the website.
www.careerdepot.org.
WorkSource Northwest Georgia currently has funding for temporary work experiences for eligible residents of Northwest Georgia.
The program is designed for workers who have lost their jobs as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, other individuals who have been laid off due to lack of work, due to a company/business closure, or have been unemployed for 27 or more consecutive weeks and have been actively pursuing employment are encouraged to apply. This program can pay these individuals in these work experiences $12.50 per hour, 40 hours a week, for 16 weeks.
Eligibility requirements are as follows:
-18 years of age or older
-Legal U.S. Citizen
-In compliance with the Selective Service Act
Additionally, one of the following criteria must apply:
Workers temporarily or permanently laid off as a result of COVID-19; Workers laid off due to a plant or business closure related to COVID-19 (or lack of work); Long-term unemployed individuals (27 weeks or longer); or Self-employed individuals now unemployed or underemployed.
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act provides eligible individuals with training components to assist entry into the workforce through retraining and education. For more information and to complete an online application, please visit the website.
www.careerdepot.org.
Northwest Georgia Regional Commission Reopening
Northwest Georgia Regional Commission reopened to the public on May 18, 2020 (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Northwest Georgia Regional Commission reopened to the public on May 18, 2020 (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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2020 WIOA Plan
The Region 1-WorkSource Northwest Georgia Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Local Plan Update June 2020 is available for public comment until May 24, 2020. Comments should be sent to tmorgan@nwgrc.org.
The Region 1-WorkSource Northwest Georgia Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Local Plan Update June 2020 is available for public comment until May 24, 2020. Comments should be sent to tmorgan@nwgrc.org.
Apply online for WIOA Services!
Access applications, required forms, and instructions on the WIOA Applicant Portal.
Access applications, required forms, and instructions on the WIOA Applicant Portal.
COVID-19 Update:
The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission is closed to the public. For inquiries regarding WIOA services, please use the "Contact" tab above.
The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission is closed to the public. For inquiries regarding WIOA services, please use the "Contact" tab above.
March 16, 2020 - ALL MEETINGS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH HAVE BEEN POSTPONED AS A RESULT OF COVID-19.
December 16, 2019 - Correction to the Request for Proposal for One-Stop Operator
Corrections have been made to the Request for Proposal. An updated copy of the proposal can be found on the Request for Proposals page.
Corrections have been made to the Request for Proposal. An updated copy of the proposal can be found on the Request for Proposals page.
December 11, 2019 - Bidders Conference for the Request for Proposal for One-Stop Operator
The list of Questions and Answers can be found on the Request for Proposals page.
The list of Questions and Answers can be found on the Request for Proposals page.
December 9, 2019- Request to be Eligible Training Provider and Request to be Placed on Mailing List for Proposals
The Workforce Development Board (WDB) of Northwest Georgia is accepting applications for Training Provider Agreements under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for training services to eligible adults, older youth age 18-24, and dislocated workers for the WIOA Region which includes the counties of Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield. This package can be viewed here.
The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission, designated by the Northwest Georgia Workforce Board for procurement responsibilities for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and is in the process of updating its Bidder’s List for procurement of job training services and procurement services. If you are interested in being placed on the Bidder’s List(s), please write requesting a Bidder’s Checklist to indicate which category(ies) you would be interested in receiving Request for Proposals (RFP). The Checklist(s) are available here.
November 21, 2019-Request for Proposal for One-Stop Services
The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission (NWGRC) is issuing a "Request for Proposal" (RFP) to procure One-Stop Operator(s) for the following Northwest Georgia counties: Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Pickens, Paulding, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield. A detailed description of requirements is included in the RFP. The NWGRC has been selected as the Fiscal Agent and Grant Sub-recipient for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds. Funding is contingent upon availability of funds under Title l of the WIOA or other federal funding sources; however, it is estimated that approximately $125,000 - $225,000 will be available. All proposals are due at 4:30 p.m. on January 17, 2020. For more information, visit the Request for Proposals page.
The Workforce Development Board (WDB) of Northwest Georgia is accepting applications for Training Provider Agreements under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for training services to eligible adults, older youth age 18-24, and dislocated workers for the WIOA Region which includes the counties of Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield. This package can be viewed here.
The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission, designated by the Northwest Georgia Workforce Board for procurement responsibilities for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and is in the process of updating its Bidder’s List for procurement of job training services and procurement services. If you are interested in being placed on the Bidder’s List(s), please write requesting a Bidder’s Checklist to indicate which category(ies) you would be interested in receiving Request for Proposals (RFP). The Checklist(s) are available here.
November 21, 2019-Request for Proposal for One-Stop Services
The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission (NWGRC) is issuing a "Request for Proposal" (RFP) to procure One-Stop Operator(s) for the following Northwest Georgia counties: Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Pickens, Paulding, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield. A detailed description of requirements is included in the RFP. The NWGRC has been selected as the Fiscal Agent and Grant Sub-recipient for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds. Funding is contingent upon availability of funds under Title l of the WIOA or other federal funding sources; however, it is estimated that approximately $125,000 - $225,000 will be available. All proposals are due at 4:30 p.m. on January 17, 2020. For more information, visit the Request for Proposals page.