HEART OF GEORGIA ALTAMAHA
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AREA
The Heart of Georgia Workforce Development Area strives to maintain the lowest unemployment rate with the highest quality workers and the highest quality of customer service for the employee and the employer through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
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ONE STOP CENTERS
The WorkSource Heart of Georgia Altamaha Workforce Development Area includes the counties of Appling, Bleckley, Candler, Dodge, Emanuel, Evans, Jeff Davis, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Tattnall, Telfair, Toombs, Treutlen, Wayne, Wheeler, and Wilcox.
Do you need assistance with Job Search, Resume Preparation, Computer access for schoolwork, and more? These services are offered free of charge at your local One Stop. Visit the One Stop Locations page for all offices within the Heart of Georgia Area.
WIOA EMPLOYMENT
AND TRAINING SERVICES
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Heart of Georgia Altamaha Workforce Development Board (HGAWDB) (Region 9/Area 16) is comprised of private and public sector professionals who donate their time to serve on the Board to oversee the coordination of employment related services for the citizens of the Heart of Georgia. The Board members meet regularly to decide how services will be provided and to ensure services are provided in the best possible manner.
The Heart of Georgia Altamaha Workforce Development Executive Committee
will meet on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at
Job Training Unlimited, Inc. 107 N. Duval Street, Claxton, GA 30417
This meeting is open to the public
Individuals wishing to attend may participate by teleconference using the following information:
Conference Call Number: +1 520-815-1488
PIN: 352 634 717 #
SUCCESS STORIES
Customers share their stories of how WIOA has helped them complete educational programs, receive training, and become employed. Visit the SUCCESS STORIES page to read more about how WIOA has enabled the residents in the Heart of Georgia communities to thrive in the workforce!
"I am so glad that programs like this still exist, and I hope that it will continue to stay around and help many students just like me.”
DODGE COUNTY
Aliyah Durham, ITA Program
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
Grant Recipient
Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission
Brett Manning, Executive Director
5405 Oak Street
Eastman, GA 31023
Phone: 1-478-374-4771
Fax: 1-478-374-0703
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
Administrative Entity
Job Training Unlimited, Inc.
Keith Dixon, WIOA Director
107 North Duval Street
Claxton, GA 30417
Phone: 1-912-739-7158
Fax: 1-912-739-7126