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WorkSource Northwest Georgia is dedicated to serving youth and young adults by providing employment and training services that connect them with careers and help them achieve success.

Youth employment specialists work with schools, nonprofits, private businesses, and other agencies to assist young people by connecting them with career pathways and increasing their employability and earning potential.

start today for a better tomorrow.

who can apply?

Northwest Georgia youth, ages 16-24, who meet income qualifications (to be determined at the time of eligibility), and are within one of the target groups​​ to the right.

For more information about applying for services, visit Youth Services page.

• Basic Skills Deficient
• English Language Learner
• Homeless, Runaway, Foster Child or Aged out of Foster Care
• Pregnant or Parenting
• Offender
• Documented Disability
• Youth who Requires Additional Assistance (as defined by local policy) to enter or complete an educational program or to secure or hold employment

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programs & services

WorkSource Northwest Georgia offers an array of services for eligible youth from educational support to career preparation.

youth services

Youth Committee Members

Ben Arp
Retired Educator/North Georgia RESA

Marian Barber
Tallatoona

Tracie Ball
Open Door Children's Home

LaDonna Collins
Georgia CASA

Rick Goble
TOYO Tire

LaShawn Hall
Northwest Georgia Housing Authority

Curtis Kingsley
Retired Educator

April Sams
Boys and Girls Club of NWGA

John Rhodarmer
Floyd County Board of Education

Angela Vicente
NWGA Center for Independent Living

Northwest Georgia Workforce Development Board Youth Committee Constitution & By-laws

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Youth Committee Orientation Manual (in progress)

Youth Resource Guide