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Austin Farrow, Youth Program TOOMBS COUNTY Austin Farrow, Youth Program Austin Farrow, a 24-year-old from Toombs County, enrolled in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Out-of-School Youth program in February 2020. Austin needed assistance to obtain his GED and find a job. After months of hard work, Austin recently completed all the requirements for his GED and passed his last exam on June 7th, 2021. He is currently working at David Thompson Collision Center in Vidalia and is in the process of enrolling in the Commercial Truck Driving program at Southeastern Technical College. Austin has a little boy and a fiancé who rely on him, and he wants to make them proud. Austin’s account of his experience with WIOA is, “This program has benefited me financially and with other needs. The help I was provided is the biggest reason I received my GED." Previous Next < Back OCTOBER 2021

Phone Mail Document 1-800-503-0204 info@jobtrainingunlimited.com Apply Now HEART OF GEORGIA 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. Board members represent employers and agencies such as the Department of Labor, Job Training Unlimited, Department of Family and Children Services, etc. LWDB MEETING SCHEDULES LWDB MEETING REPORTS BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES DAN BENNETT Low Country Cremations Services & Burial Partner MATT DONALDSON Durden Bank Chief Financial Officer DR. MARGRET HIGHTOWER The Factory Owner MICHELLE JOHNSON Evans Memorial Hospital Credentialing Coordinator/Adm. Assist. KEITH MILES J.M. Miles Construction Vice President MARSHALL SMITH Pride Pools Owner CAROLYN C. BLACKSHEAR Crumco Record Company Owner SHARON COBB FLANAGAN Five Otters Olive Farm Owner DR. HANK HOBBS Engineered Outdoor Products Owner MAC JORDAN Ashford Advisors Representative MEL POWELL Powell Farms Owner ROCHELLE CULVER Culver Rental Property Owner TIM HERRINGTON Herrington Daylily Garden Owner RANDALL HOLCOMB Honeycomb Company Owner MARTHA MCBRIDE McBride Farms Owner CLAY REID Reid Construction Owner WORKFORCE REPRESENTATIVES TED BUFORD Wayne Co. Family Connections Board Chair RAYMOND MCCULLOUGH Organized Labor - Carpenters Local Union 256 - Apprenticeship JASON WHITLOW Organized Labor - Local 1922 AFSBN - Equipment Specialist STEVE JONES Community Action Council of Wheeler County Board Member DOUG ROOKS Progressive Resource Center Board Member LISA LIVINGSTON Area Agency on Aging Director ROY SELPH Heart of Georgia Community Action Agency Board Member EDUCATION AND TRAINING DR. BARRY DOTSON Southeastern Technical College Vice-President Student Affairs LEE RADNEY Oconee Fall Line Technical College Dean T&I/Transportation GOVERNMENT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MITCH GRIGGS Laurens County Economic Development Director LAKEISHA O'NEAL Vocational Rehabilitation VR Supervisor JOHN SHAW Office of Workforce Development Regional Operations Manager

Phone Mail Document 1-800-503-0204 info@jobtrainingunlimited.com Apply Now RESOURCES The Heart of Georgia Altamaha Area has an abundance of resources for individuals seeking financial assistance, food, housing, employment, affordable healthcare and more. Find services available near you by clicking the links below. PARTNER AGENCIES COMMUNITY SERVICES CRISIS LINES FOOD AND HOUSING HEALTHCARE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES WE ARE CONSISTENTLY UPDATING OUR LOCAL RESOURCES IF YOU KNOW OF ANY ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES PLEASE REACH OUT TO US TO BE ADDED ADDITIONAL LINKS AND RESOURCES

Selena Leal, ITA Program LAURENS COUNTY Selena Leal, ITA Program Selena Leal, from Laurens County, was enrolled in the WIOA ITA program in February of 2021. Selena was a Dislocated Worker and therefore eligible for WIOA services under the National Dislocated Worker COVID-19 Grant. She was attending Middle Georgia State University pursuing a degree in Nursing. Because she was not able to work due to attending school full time, Selena was in desperate need of assistance from WIOA to pay for program expenses, including uniforms, supplies, and testing fees. She worked diligently and completed her program in May of 2021. Selena has since passed her Georgia State Nursing License Exams and successfully gained full-time employment with Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin, Georgia. Selena had this to say about her experience through WIOA, “The WIOA Program has been a great help by aiding me with transportation costs, books, uniforms, etc. I was fortunate to be able to be part of this program in one of my busiest semesters. I don’t know what I would have done without all the help this program has provided me!” Previous Next < Back NOVEMBER 2021

Cole Garnto, ITA Program BLECKLEY COUNTY Cole Garnto, ITA Program In July 2024, Cole Garnto visited the local One Stop to request information about the WIOA program. He was attending Central Georgia Technical College and had been accepted into the Physical Therapy Assistant Program. He was long-term unemployed and found it difficult to meet the financial obligations required by attending college. He was determined to be eligible for the WIOA ITA Program. He received assistance with tuition, books, supplies, and testing fees, as well as transportation stipends. By removing this financial barrier, Cole was able to focus fully on his studies. He recently completed his schooling and graduated with a 3.55 GPA from Central Georgia Tech. Cole went on to take and pass the required tests to receive his Physical Therapy Assistant license. He has accepted full-time employment at Ortho Georgia in Macon. His journey at times was challenging, but he persevered with much determination. Cole had this to say about his time in the WIOA program. “I am not sure what I would have done without having WIOA to help out financially. The funding and supportive services have helped me tremendously and allowed me to reach my goals and become successful.” Previous Next < Back JANUARY 2026

Phone Mail Document 1-800-503-0204 info@jobtrainingunlimited.com Apply Now WIOA ON-THE-JOB TRAINING PROGRAM APPLY FOR WIOA OJT SERVICES NOW On-the-Job Training (OJT) allows our customers to work, earning a full paycheck from their employer while entering the job without all of the specific skills and/or knowledge needed to do the work. WIOA funds reimburse the employers up to 50% for customers’ wages to compensate the employer for the time and extraordinary effort it takes to train the unskilled worker to do the job. After completion of a detailed training plan, if the employee has successfully completed training and learned the skills needed, the employer retains the “OJT” worker and the subsidy ends. This allows the worker to earn a paycheck while learning new skills and provides the employer with an employee trained “their way” while being compensated for the time it takes to train the new employee. The employer is asked to monitor the employee’s progress and complete an evaluation at the end of the training. A Service Specialist is assigned to work with the employer and the customer, and will assist in explaining and completing all the necessary paperwork. The Service Specialist is there to assist both the employer and the OJT customer, should any problems arise. BACK TO SERVICES

Miranda Phillips, ITA Program TREUTLEN COUNTY Miranda Phillips, ITA Program Miranda Phillips, resident of Treutlen County, was attending Oconee Fall Line Technical College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program when enrolled in the WIOA Program. She was unemployed due to being laid off from her previous employer. With the lack of income, the financial burden of completing school was overwhelming. She needed assistance from WIOA to help with tuition, supplies, and transportation costs of driving back and forth to clinicals. Miranda graduated with an Associate’s degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography in December 2022 with a 3.49 GPA and has since passed her state board exam. She has accepted a full time position at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin, Ga. We are very proud of Miranda and her accomplishments. Miranda shared her experience by saying, “I don’t know what I would have done without the WIOA program. It helped me by supplying the transportation stipends for gas back and forth to clinical sites and to school each week. They also paid for my state board exams and helped buy other necessary supplies I needed for my program. I will forever be grateful for WIOA”. Previous Next < Back FEBRUARY 2023

Johnson Lead Sales Associate Dollar General Full-time Wrightsville, GA 31096, USA JOB DESCRIPTION The Lead Sales Associate helps maintain a clean, well-organized store with a customer-first focus. The duties of the Lead Sales Associate include assisting customers in locating and purchasing merchandise, operating a cash register, stocking and recovering merchandise, cleaning the store, and performing other duties as assigned by the Store Manager to maximize store profitability and customer satisfaction while protecting company assets. Lead Sales Associates perform the duties of a Sales Associate and act in a lead capacity in the absence of the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager. DUTIES and ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Provide superior customer service leadership; greet and assist customers. Operate cash register and scanner to itemize and total customer’s purchase, collect payment from customers and make change, bag merchandise, and assist customers with merchandise as necessary. Follow company work processes to receive, open and unpack boxes, cartons and totes of merchandise; stock merchandise, restock and rotate merchandise on shelves, and build merchandise displays. Clean the store; take out trash; dust and mop store floors; clean restroom and stockroom; and help set up sidewalk displays. Assist in implementation and maintenance of planograms. Open and close the store under specific direction of the Store Manager. Perform additional duties typically performed by the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager, in their absence. KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS: Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills. Understanding of safety policies and practices. Ability to read and follow planogram and merchandise presentation guides. Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages. Ability to perform cash register functions. Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices. Knowledge of cash handling procedures including cashier accountability and deposit control. Ability to drive own vehicle to the bank to deposit money. Apply online with the link below. https://careers.dollargeneral.com/jobs/81914?lang=en-us < Back 6/24/26 SUBMIT RESUME TO WORKSOURCE HEART OF GEORGIA First Name Phone Choose position you are interested in Last Name Email Upload Resume Upload Upload supported file (Max 15MB) SUBMIT Thanks for submitting your resume to WorkSource Heart of Georgia!

Kristen McRae, ITA Program WILCOX COUNTY Kristen McRae, ITA Program Kristian McRae, a native of Wilcox County, was attending South Georgia Technical College’s Licensed Practical Nursing Program when enrolled in the WIOA program. She was recently laid off and having problems finding employment. With the lack of income, the financial burden of completing the LPN program was overwhelming. Kristian needed WIOA assistance to help with her tuition, supplies, and the daily transportation stipend to continue attending school. She graduated from the Nursing program in December 2022 and has since passed her NCLEX. Kristian was a great participant, and we are very proud of her accomplishments. Kristian shared her experience by saying, “I am so grateful that I was able to receive WIOA funding. Without WIOA, I am not sure how I would have been able to pay tuition and all the other costs that are associated with the nursing program.” Previous Next < Back JANUARY 2023

Amber Yawn, ITA Program TOOMBS COUNTY Amber Yawn, ITA Program Amber Yawn applied for the ITA program after being laid off from her job at Metro Power. She always had an interest in the nursing profession and decided to apply for nursing school in 2019. She enrolled in the LPN Program at Southeastern Technical College in Vidalia. Once Amber was accepted into the LPN program, she realized she would need financial assistance to help cover the program cost. She immediately applied for the ITA program and was determined eligible as a Dislocated Worker. WIOA was able to assist Amber with tuition and book costs as well as travel. With the help of WIOA, Amber was able to attend full time, and she maintained a GPA above 3.0. Amber graduated with her LPN Diploma in December 2020 and now works full time as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Jeff Davis Hospital in Hazlehurst, Georgia. Amber was a pleasure to work with, and we are so proud of her accomplishments! When asked about the WIOA program, Amber replied: “The WIOA program was truly a blessing for me, and without this program, I would not have been able to pursue my dream of becoming a nurse. I not only gained the financial ability to pay for my tuition, books, and supplies, I also gained friendships that will last a lifetime. Ms. Tanisha, my WIOA Case Manager, still reaches out to me to see how I am doing. I am honored to have been part of the WIOA program because without this program, I would not be where I am today.” Previous Next < Back MAY 2021

Kaitlyn Arnold, ITA Program EMANUEL COUNTY Kaitlyn Arnold, ITA Program Kaitlyn Arnold enrolled in the WIOA program in September 2023. She was attending classes full-time at Southeastern Technical College in the Nursing program. She only worked part-time and needed financial assistance to continue attending school. WIOA provided Kaitlyn with transportation stipends and assisted with the cost of books, supplies, testing, uniforms, and graduation fees. She recently graduated and received her RN license. She has now accepted full-time employment as an RN at East Georgia Regional Hospital. Kaitlyn had this to say about her time in the WIOA program. “WIOA was very convenient, and the reimbursements really saved my life through nursing school. I am so thankful I found this program.” Previous Next < Back APRIL 2025

Phone Mail Document 1-800-503-0204 info@jobtrainingunlimited.com Apply Now COMMUNITY RESOURCES NON-EMERGENT HELP LINES Georgia Alcoholics Anonymous 1-800-839-1686 http://www.alcoholicsanonymous.com Georgia Crisis & Access Line 1-800-715-4225 Text "GA" to 741741 National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 Georgia Poison Center 1-800-222-1222 TDD 404-616-9287 Veterans Crisis Line Dial 988 - Press 1 Text 838255 FOOD AND HOUSING Appling County Housing Authority 912-367-2572 94 Highland Drive, Baxley GA 31513 Appling County Food Bank 912-366-3663 57 Harvey Street, Baxley GA 31513 Bleckley County Housing Authority 478-934-6374 172 Limestone Road, Cochran GA 31014 Candler County Housing Authority 912-685-5377 290 N Lewis Street, Metter GA 30439 Bridge Candler Co. Outreach 912-685-4881 24 E North Broad Street, Metter GA 30439 Swainsboro Housing Authority 478-237-7381 420 N Racetrack Street, Swainsboro GA 30401 Housing Authority of Claxton 912-739-4474 204 W Railroad Street, Claxton GA 30417 Christian Food Bank 912-739-1009 11 S Newton Street, Claxton GA 30417 Helping Hands Community Food Center 912-347-2439 6 E First Avenue, Hazlehurst GA 31539 Hazlehurst Housing Authority 912-375-7299 29 Wildwood Drive #59, Hazlehurst GA 31539 Mount Vernon Housing Authority 912-583-2396 101 Underwood Road, Mount Vernon GA 30445 Reidsville Housing Authority 912-557-4259 118 Hill Street Reidsville, GA 30453 Glennville Housing Authority 912-654-2544 409 Herrington Street, Glennville GA 30427 Telfair Housing Authority 229-868-6634 9 Willow Creek Lane, McRae GA 31055 Lyons Housing Authority 912-526-8504 208 N Lanier Street, Vidalia GA 30474 Vidalia Housing Authority 912-537-4885 907 Morris Street, Vidalia GA 30474 The Refuge Domestic Violence Shelter 478-268-9156 2805 East 1st Street, Vidalia GA 30474 Soperton Housing Authority 912-529-4596 7414 Eastman Road, Soperton GA 30457 Jesup Housing Authority 912-427-2535 327 Bay Acres Road, Jesup GA 31545 Alamo Housing Authority 912- 568-7641 4 Sharpton Drive, Alamo GA 30411 Abbeville Housing Authority 229- 467-3202 248 Barnes Street, Abbeville GA 31001

Bleckley LPN/ Home Health Adoration Health Full-time Cochran, GA 31014, USA JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities As a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse, You will:  Providing 1:1 care for client following client's plan of care at all times while maintaining client's dignity and independence Administering medications, feedings, oxygen, ostomy care as needed per client's plan of care and provided assessments of results Accurately documenting nursing actions of all care given and communication with family, case manager, and physicians as well as documenting the progress and outcomes for established goals and informing physician, case manager, and families of changes in client's medical condition and needs Coordinating or ordering supplies, medications, and feedings as needed to insure adequate amounts are always on hand Ensuring all patient needs are being met in accordance with the instructions of the physician Qualifications LPN/LPT/LVN Degree from an accredited college of nursing with current unrestricted registration and license in the state of practice and in the state of residence Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and proof of car insurance CPR professional certification 1+ years of nursing experience preferred Home Health care experience preferred Benefits and Perks for You!     Medical, Dental, Vision insurance   Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)   Tuition discounts & reimbursement   401(k) with company match   Mileage Reimbursement Generous PTO   Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!   Apply online with the link belo w. careers-brightspring.icims.com BrightSpring Health Services - BrightSpring Health Services BrightSpring Health Services is the leading provider of comprehensive home and community-based health services to complex populations in need of specialized care. < Back 6/22/26 SUBMIT RESUME TO WORKSOURCE HEART OF GEORGIA First Name Phone Choose position you are interested in Last Name Email Upload Resume Upload Upload supported file (Max 15MB) SUBMIT Thanks for submitting your resume to WorkSource Heart of Georgia!

John Moore Jr., OJT Program DODGE COUNTY John Moore Jr., OJT Program John Moore Jr., from Dodge County, was laid off from Husqvarna in 2019 due to a facility closure. John came to WIOA in need of financial assistance to attend college because he was interested in the Welding Program. With the help of WIOA, John was able to attend Oconee Fall Line Technical College. Despite the difficulties that arose due to the COVID pandemic, John maintained a good GPA and completed the Welding Program in May 2021. After earning his degree from OFTC, John was placed in employment with Dinex Emissions, Inc. through WIOA on-the-Job Training. John completed over 400 hours of training and is now employed full-time at Dinex Emissions, Inc. John was a pleasure to work with and had this to say about WIOA, "The WIOA Program has helped me tremendously. If it were not for the assistance, I would not have been able to complete this program." Previous Next < Back SEPTEMBER 2021