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CareerRise is a workforce intermediary. We strategically connect the dots between employers, training providers, support services, job seekers and workforce funders to build partnerships and implement impactful workforce strategies in metro Atlanta.
We expand access to opportunities and resources that promote economic mobility, support skilled workers, champion good jobs, and strengthen communities.
To be the nation’s leading funders collaborative that convenes job seekers, employers, and community resources, fostering workforce opportunities that enable individuals to succeed, strengthen businesses, and drive economic mobility for resilient communities.
Led by local investors, CareerRise began as a regional funders collaborative through a grant from the National Fund for Workforce Solutions . Founded in 2011, we are the private-public product of a national movement to align workforce skills and opportunities with the needs of 21st Century employers. Our collaborative began by bringing local funders together around a shared strategic vision for workforce development in a 13-county region.

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👻 Workforce development is full of moving parts, and bringing them together takes all of us. Connecting people to good jobs, helping employers find the talent they need, and making sure training and career pathways align with real opportunities all depend on strong partnerships. At CareerRise, we work across the workforce ecosystem to bring organizations together, align efforts, and move ideas into action. Because when we work together, we can help create more pathways to economic mobility and stronger communities. This Halloween, we're keeping the focus on the work it takes to make opportunity more accessible. #CareerRise #WorkforceDevelopment #EconomicMobility

Your commute could be doing more for you. Since February 2024, CareerRise's Brooke has logged 620 trips, traveled 22,199 miles, saved $16,773.83, and helped prevent 9.71 tons of CO₂ emissions through Georgia Commute Options (@gacommute)! GCO helps commuters explore cleaner ways to get to work while accessing rewards and benefits. And it's free to participate! Ready to explore your options? Visit the link in bio. #CareerRise #GeorgiaCommuteOptions #CommuteSmarter #EconomicMobility #WorkforceDevelopment

Stronger workforce systems start with working together. When employers, training providers, workforce organizations, and community partners align around a shared goal, we can create more pathways to opportunity and economic mobility. That's the power of collaboration. That's the work. #CareerRise #WorkforceDevelopment #EconomicMobility

Community colleges open doors to good jobs, especially when workforce and industry partners are at the table. Join our partners at @shiftworkforward for a webinar on October 28 at 1:00 p.m. ET to hear three colleges share what worked. Register via link in bio!

Early voting is underway in Georgia, and Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd. The decisions made at the ballot box shape our workforce, our schools, and the economic future of our communities, so we encourage everyone to make a plan to vote. Whether you vote early or on Election Day, your voice matters. Make sure it’s heard! Find your polling location, and bring a friend or colleague along. Take time to get informed, make a plan, and make your voice count. Every election is an opportunity to participate in shaping the future of our community. #EarlyVoting #YourVoiceMatters #GetOutAndVote #CommunityImpact #Atlanta

There’s power in bringing people together around a shared vision for a stronger region. Last week, several members of our team attended Atlanta Way 2.0 Day alongside organizations, leaders, and community partners committed to advancing economic mobility across our region. We were grateful for the opportunity to listen, learn, connect, and be part of the conversation, and to share more about CareerRise’s work at our table throughout the day. We’re especially proud to see several of our board members contributing to this broader movement, including Ann Cramer, Terri Block, Anna Roach, Milton Little, and Geneva Hall-Shelton. We were also honored to hear from Mayor Andre Dickens and former Mayor Shirley Franklin as part of a day centered on the ideas, partnerships, and collective action that can help move our region forward. Economic mobility doesn’t happen through one organization or one approach. It takes all of us learning from one another, building stronger connections, and working together toward greater opportunity for people and communities across Metro Atlanta. Thank you to Atlanta Way for bringing everyone together and creating space for such an important conversation. 🤝 #CareerRise #AtlantaWayDay #EconomicMobility #WorkforceDevelopment #Atlanta #AtlantaWorkforce

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Zoo Atlanta for the 2026 Workforce Excellence Summit! Together we celebrated 15 years of CareerRise, heard from Melissa Johnson of the National Skills Coalition, honored Jerold Wells Jr., Circles Cobb, and Decide DeKalb, and talked about what it takes to turn partnership into results. To our attendees, speakers, nominees, and sponsors: thank you for helping us stay Rooted in Impact and Rising in Opportunity. #CareerRise #WESummit

🎤 Meet the voices taking the stage at the Workforce Excellence Summit. From our keynote speaker to leaders across workforce development, education, business, and community partnerships, tomorrow’s conversation will bring together people who are shaping what’s next for our workforce, and what’s possible for our communities. We’re excited to welcome Melissa Johnson as our keynote speaker, along with an incredible lineup of speakers who will share insights, experiences, and ideas throughout the day. We’ll see you at Zoo Atlanta for an day of connection, conversation, and a look at what’s next. ]Wednesday, September 30 10 AM–2 PM ]Zoo Atlanta #CareerRise #WorkforceExcellenceSummit #WorkforceDevelopment #EconomicMobility #GoodJobs #Atlanta

We’re just ONE day away! 🎉 Tomorrow, we’re bringing our workforce community together at Zoo Atlanta for CareerRise’s 5th Annual Workforce Excellence Summit. A day to celebrate what we’ve accomplished together, learn from leaders across our field, and look ahead to what’s next. Join us tomorrow! There’s still time to register - link in bio. #CareerRise #WorkforceExcellence #WorkforceDevelopment #Atlanta

ONE WEEK TO GO! 🎉 In just seven days, we’ll be gathering at Zoo Atlanta for the 5th Annual Workforce Excellence Summit, and we can’t wait. We’ll close out National Workforce Development Month, celebrate 15 years of CareerRise impact, connect with leaders from across our network, and recognize the organizations making a difference in workforce development across our region. And there’s one more thing… 🏆 This year’s Workforce Excellence Award winners will be announced LIVE at the Summit. Want to be in the room when they’re announced? 🎟️ Get your ticket: Link in bio! September 30 | Zoo Atlanta We’ll see you there!

What a night! At our Rising Together Fundraiser, we had the honor of recognizing three awardees whose work reflects what CareerRise stands for: good jobs, skilled workers, and strong communities. 🏆 Workforce Champion Award: Milton Little - As CareerRise's "Founding Father" 😉, Milton helped lay the foundation for the work we do today. We're grateful for his lasting impact on Atlanta's workforce landscape and his years of leadership that have opened doors for people across our region. Thank you to Terri Block and Bank of America for presenting this award. 🏆 Legacy Award: Garak Coker - A CobbWorks' PowerUp! graduate who completed the Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship and is now building his career with Plumbers 4 Real. Garak's journey is exactly why this work matters. Thank you to WorkSource Cobb/CobbWorks, Inc. for partnering with us on this award. 🏆 Mike Kenig Corporate Workforce Trailblazer Award: Estes Services Heating, Air, Plumbing & Electrical - For their commitment to growing Atlanta's skilled trades talent through the HVAC Tech Builder Program. Thank you to Mike Kenig for presenting the award that bears his name. Congratulations to our honorees, and thank you to everyone who joined us as we celebrated 15 years of being Rooted in Impact, Rising in Opportunity. 💙 #CareerRise #RisingTogether #Atlanta #WorkforceDevelopment #EconomicMobility

The celebration continues! We kicked things off at the Rising Together Fundraiser last week, and now we're announcing the nominees for our 2026 Workforce Excellence Awards as we close out National Workforce Development Month. As CareerRise marks 15 years of "Rooted in Impact, Rising in Opportunity," we're celebrating the organizations driving real results for job seekers and employers across metro Atlanta. 🏆 Cinda Herndon-King Award for Excellence in Workforce Partnerships Atlanta Committee for Progress | CIM Group | Decide DeKalb Development Authority | Elevate Douglas Economic Partnership | International Rescue Committee | Latin American Association 🏆 Doug Hooker Award for Excellence in Workforce Impact Atlanta Gas Light | Circles Cobb | Emory Healthcare | Kindred Futures | Nexus Circular | Produce'd Winners announced live at the 5th Annual Workforce Excellence Summit on Wednesday, September 30, 10 AM–2 PM at Zoo Atlanta. Tickets are $25 and support a great day of connection and recognition. None of this is possible without our sponsors and partners investing in workforce development across metro Atlanta. Thank you! 🎟️ Link in bio to reserve your seat. #CareerRise #WorkforceExcellenceSummit #WorkforceDevelopment #EconomicMobility

15 years. One incredible night. 🎉 On Tuesday, our closest partners, donors, and friends joined us at Summit at 8West for the 2nd Annual Rising Together Fundraiser, and together we raised $67,000 to keep connecting Atlantans to good jobs and lasting opportunity. We celebrated Milton Little with the Workforce Champion Award, Garak Coker with the Legacy Award, and Estes Services with the Mike Kenig Corporate Workforce Trailblazer Award. Huge thanks to Bank of America, our presenting sponsor, and to every sponsor, guest, and volunteer who made the evening possible. Fifteen years rooted in impact. Here's to rising in opportunity for fifteen more. Haven't joined our 15 for 15 campaign yet? There's still time: $15 a month, one dollar for every year of CareerRise's work. Link in bio. #CareerRise #RisingTogether #RootedInImpact #RisingInOpportunity #Atlanta #WorkforceDevelopment #EconomicMobility

CareerRise will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. Today, we recognize and celebrate the dedication, hard work, and contributions of workers who help strengthen our communities and build a brighter future. Thank you to everyone who shows up, works hard, and makes a difference every day! Wishing you a safe and meaningful Labor Day! Happy Workforce Development Month! 🎉

One night. Fifteen years of impact. Countless reasons to celebrate. Join us September 15 for the 2nd Annual Rising Together Fundraiser, presented by @bankofamerica, as CareerRise marks 15 years of connecting people to good jobs and building a stronger Metro Atlanta. This is a night to remember: ✅ Honoring Milton Little, President & CEO of United Way of Greater Atlanta, with our 2026 Workforce Champion Award ✅ Celebrating our Legacy Award and Mike Kenig Corporate Workforce Trailblazer Award honorees ✅ A $25 wine pull for your chance to take home something special ✅ A silent auction full of incredible items to bid on ✅ Hosted by 11Alive's Cheryl Preheim ✅ Great food, great wine, and even better company Every ticket, every bid, every moment supports the work of connecting skilled workers to good jobs and building stronger communities across our region. Seats are going fast. Don't miss your chance to be part of this milestone celebration. 🎟️ Link in bio to reserve your seat. #RisingTogether #CareerRise #15YearsStrong #WorkforceChampion #Atlanta #GoodJobs #EconomicMobility #WorkforceDevelopment

🏆 Honoring a leader who helped Atlanta rise. This year, CareerRise is proud to present the 2026 Workforce Champion Award to Milton J. Little Jr., President & CEO of @unitedwayatlanta. As a founding champion of CareerRise, Milton believed from the very beginning that strong employer partnerships could change lives, one job, one credential, one family at a time. Fifteen years later, that belief has become 15 years of impact. Join us as we celebrate Milton and this incredible milestone at Rising Together, our 2nd Annual Fundraiser, on September 15. 🎉 Rooted in Impact. Rising in Opportunity. 🎟️ Link in bio for tickets. #CareerRise #RisingTogether #WorkforceChampion #15YearsStrong #Atlanta #EconomicMobility #GoodJobs

New to workforce development in Metro Atlanta? Not sure who the key players are or how the system actually works? This session was built for you. CareerRise and the @rescueorg, International Rescue Committee, are teaming up to host Workforce 101: Navigating Atlanta's Workforce Ecosystem, a free, two-hour orientation for employers, HR professionals, and community partners who want to understand how talent pipelines are built, funded, and connected across the region. In just two hours you will walk away knowing: — How workforce funding works (including WIOA and registered apprenticeships) — Who the key players are in Metro Atlanta's ecosystem — Where employers can plug in to meet their hiring needs — How community organizations and training providers fit into the bigger picture No prior knowledge required. Just come curious. Friday, August 7 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM International Rescue Committee Atlanta 2305 Parklake Drive, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30345 Free to attend Register today - link in bio! #Workforce101 #WorkforceDevelopment #MetroAtlanta #CareerRise #InternationalRescueCommittee #AtlantaEmployers #TalentPipeline

Back to school season is a reminder that learning never really stops. For the young people and jobseekers we serve, this time of year is about more than classrooms. It's about building the skills that open doors to careers in high demand industries across metro Atlanta. At CareerRise, we believe preparation today shapes opportunity tomorrow. Whether it's a student stepping into a new grade or an adult learner starting a new certification path, the goal is the same: real skills for a changing economy. Here's to a season of growth, curiosity, and new beginnings. #CareerRise #BackToSchool #WorkforceDevelopment #SkillsForTheFuture #AtlantaWorkforce #EconomicMobility

2011 to 2026. That's 15 years of impact. Thousands of workers placed. Hundreds of partnerships forged. One region transformed. This September, let's celebrate how far we've come and commit to how far we'll go. Rise Together with us. Two events. September 15 & 30. Register now - link in bio. #WorkforceDevelopment #CareerRise #EconomicOpportunity #Atlanta #MetroAtlanta #SkilledWorkers #WorkforceDevelopmentMonth #EmployerPartnership #GoodJobs #CommunityImpact #RisingTogether #WorkforceExcellenceAwards #ATL

CareerRise will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. We wish everyone a safe, fun, and relaxing holiday as we celebrate with family, friends, and community. We look forward to serving you when we reopen during our regular business hours. Happy Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙

June 19th is a day to honor the resilience, contributions, and enduring legacy of Black Americans. Juneteenth marks a pivotal moment in our nation's history, a reminder of how far we have come and the work still ahead. Today, we pause to honor, reflect, and celebrate. Wishing everyone a meaningful Juneteenth. #Juneteenth #HonorReflectCelebrate #FreedomDay #EconomicMobility #CareerRise #Atlanta

Good jobs happen when employers, training providers, and workforce partners are working toward the same goal. CareerRise is one catalyst making that happen in Metro Atlanta every day. #GoodJobs #SkilledWorkers #StrongCommunities #EconomicMobility #WorkforceDevelopment #MetroAtlanta #CareerRise

CareerRise's Industry Partnerships team is hosting a working session built around real employer challenges in high-demand industries. Come ready to problem-solve, connect, and be part of the conversation. 📅 Thursday, May 21 | 🕐 11 AM - 12 PM | 💻 Zoom Register: Link in Bio! #CareerRise #WorkforceDevelopment #Atlanta #IndustryPartnerships

If you've ever wondered how Atlanta's workforce system actually works, this is your session. CareerRise + Latin American Association (@thelaa) are hosting Workforce 101: Navigating Atlanta's Workforce Ecosystem - a free, two-hour orientation to how the region's workforce system works. Learn how talent pipelines work, where employers plug in, and who the key players are. Whether you're an employer, HR professional, or community partner new to this space, this one's for you! Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET Location: Latin American Association - 2750 Buford Hwy NE, Ste. 160, Atlanta, GA 30324 Register today at the link in bio. #Workforce101 #MetroAtlanta #CareerRise #LatinAmericanAssociation #WorkforceDevelopment

National Apprenticeship Week is almost here! 🛠️ CareerRise proudly recognizes April 26-May 2 as a time to celebrate Registered Apprenticeships and their impact on metro Atlanta's workforce. We're committed to expanding apprenticeship pathways that create opportunities for workers and meet critical employer talent needs across our region. #NAW2026 #ApprenticeshipUSA #ATLWorkforce #CareerRise #IndustryPartnerships #WorkforceDevelopment

The deadline to submit proposals for our WANTO Project qualitative research study is coming up fast on Tuesday, April 28. We're looking for a qualified consultant or firm to lead research exploring how women perceive and experience careers in construction, skilled trades, and manufacturing. Findings will directly inform our outreach, program development, and employer engagement work. Missed the info session? The recording is now available! Ready to submit your proposal? Link in bio. Deadline: Tuesday, April 28 by 5 PM.

We are on the floor at @shrmatl, and we want to see you at Booth 314! The CareerRise Industry Partnerships team is here today and tomorrow connecting with HR and talent leaders across Metro Atlanta. Stop by to talk talent pipelines, grab some info, and register for our upcoming employer webinar series. See you on the floor! #SHRMAtlanta #WorkforceDevelopment #Atlanta #IndustryPartnerships #CareerRise #SOAHR

Nobody grows up wanting to be a surgical technician. Not because it's not a great career, but because most people have simply never heard of it. It pays well, it's stable, it's work that matters, and yet it barely comes up when students are thinking about their options. There are a lot of jobs like that. Across healthcare, skilled trades, logistics, technology and other industries, there are roles with strong wages and clear growth paths that never make it onto a young person's radar. The jobs exist but the awareness doesn't. CareerRise works with employers across Metro Atlanta connecting them with students and job seekers before those students have already written off what's possible for them. But we can't name every job. That's where you come in. Employers: what's a specific role in your organization that would surprise most people, whether because of what it pays, what the work actually involves, or how much room there is to grow? Drop it in the comments. You might change someone's direction. #WorkforceDevelopment #CareerAwareness #AtlantaJobs #CareerRise #IndustryPartnerships #MetroAtlanta

We hear this one constantly. When we talk with young people across Metro Atlanta about entering the workforce, this question comes up again and again. Catch-22 is real. It's often the first wall they hit, and although they are motivated and show up, they just don't have a clear way in yet. Apprenticeships, internships, and work-based learning placements are how that wall comes down. They are also how organizations build a talent pipeline that actually works for them long-term. CareerRise works with employers across Metro Atlanta to design and fill these opportunities. We handle the logistics so you can focus on what matters, bringing in people worth investing in. Employers: how does your organization answer this question? We'd love to hear from you in the comments. And if you're ready to get connected, reach out to us! #WorkforceDevelopment #Apprenticeship #AtlantaJobs #EarlyCareer #CareerRise #MetroAtlanta

We've launched a Request for Proposals for research on women's perspectives of careers in construction, skilled trades, and manufacturing. This work will help inform our WANTO Project and how we better support women pursuing non-traditional occupations. Proposals are due April 28. An info session is scheduled for April 14 at 10am via Zoom. Links in bio. Questions? Email us at team@careerriseatlanta.org. We look forward to reviewing your proposals! #CareerRise #RFP #RequestForProposals #WorkforceDevelopment #WANTO #WomenInTrades #Apprenticeship

Who says the holiday season has to end in December? 🎉 Our very own Brooke Stall entered a sweepstakes from @originalcupnoodles and WON. That's right: actor and comedian @ihatejoelkim (Joel Kim Booster) personally showed up to @westsideworks to deliver 500 Cup Noodles and throw us the most unexpectedly festive office party of the year. The best part? With 500 cups to go around, the fun didn't stop with our team. Partners, staff, and participants all got in on the good stuff. February never looked so festive. Or tasty. We are so here for it, Brooke. 📸 Photos by Michael Simon #CupNoodles_Sweepstakes #CareerRise #WestsideWorks

We're excited to share that our President & CEO Jacque Joyce will be a panelist at the @atlanta_way_2.0 Economic Mobility Series event: Forging Pathways to Economic Mobility, Social Mobility & Career Readiness! 📅 Thursday, March 26 🕑 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 📍 Atlanta Metropolitan State College This convening brings together leaders across the Cradle to Career pipeline for a grounded, data-informed conversation about what it will take to move the needle on economic mobility in metro Atlanta. The discussion opens with current economic mobility data from Neighborhood Nexus, followed by a forward-looking dialogue on cross-sector collaboration and shared solutions. Your perspective matters. Come ready to engage, share ideas, and make commitments that help shape a clear path forward for the next generation. Register today and join the conversation! link in bio!

Our Industry Partnership Webinar Series continues in honor of Women's History Month! This month's focus: Fair Pay, Real Progress: Understanding and Addressing the Gender Wage Gap. The gender wage gap is still very much a reality. Join us for a data-driven conversation on where things stand, why it matters, and what employers can do about it. 📅 Thursday, March 19th | ⏰ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 💻 Zoom Webinar Featuring our panelist: Jasmine Payne-Patterson, Economic Policy Institute 👉 Register now: link in bio! #CareerRise #WomensHistoryMonth #GenderPayGap #WorkforceDevelopment #FairPay #Atlanta #IndustryPartnerships #HRLeaders #WorkforceSuccess #CareerPathways #WomenInWorkforce, #WomenInTrades

This International Women's Day, we're reflecting on what it means to give, and what grows from it. 🌱 At CareerRise, the women on our team show up every day to connect people with real opportunities, build stronger employer partnerships, and invest in the kind of workforce development that creates lasting change in metro Atlanta. They give their time, their expertise, and their care - and in return, our community gains. To every woman who has walked through our programs, partnered with us, and worked alongside us: thank you. #InternationalWomensDay #CareerRise #AtlantaWorkforce #GiveToGain

Love looks like opportunity. Happy Valentine's Day from CareerRise! ❤️

We're thrilled to announce that Jacque Joyce has been named CareerRise's President and CEO! 🎉 After six years of progressive leadership at CareerRise, Jacque brings deep expertise in building partnerships, managing operations, and advancing workforce solutions across Metro Atlanta. The Board of Directors unanimously selected her to lead our organization into its next chapter. "I look forward to working alongside our partners to build on our strong foundation, strengthen our regional workforce system, and advance skilled workers, good jobs, and strong communities across Metro Atlanta," said Joyce. Read the full announcement - link in bio.

100 years ago, Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week to ensure Black history would be taught, celebrated, and remembered. This month, we mark a century of honoring the contributions, achievements, and resilience of Black Americans. At CareerRise, we're proud to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth and the ongoing work of creating pathways to economic mobility across metro Atlanta. #100Years

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whose vision of opportunity and progress continues to guide our work. His words remind us that real change happens when we take action during difficult moments, not just when it's easy. At CareerRise, we're committed to creating pathways to economic mobility for all people in metro Atlanta. Dr. King's legacy calls us to keep building bridges to opportunity, supporting jobseekers and employers, and working toward a community where everyone has access to meaningful work and financial stability. How are you honoring Dr. King's legacy today?

CareerRise connects employers with qualified candidates while supporting jobseekers in building the skills and experience needed for meaningful careers. Through our partnership with the workforce development system, we create pathways that benefit both sides of the employment equation. When businesses find the talent they need and individuals secure opportunities for career advancement, our entire community grows stronger. That's the power of strategic workforce connections. Discover how we can work together: https://careerriseatlanta.org/ #CareerRise #WorkforceDevelopment #EconomicMobility #Partnership #Talent #GoodJobs #SkilledWorkers #StrongCommunities #Atlanta

This season, our team spent time at @svdpgeorgia warehouse, organizing holiday gifts for children in foster care through Clark's Christmas Kids. Together, we sorted, packaged, and loaded gifts into trucks that fulfilled wish lists for over 8,000 kids across Georgia's foster care system. Every gift wrapped and every label placed carried a simple but powerful message: you matter, and we care. We're grateful for the opportunity to contribute to ensuring that every child woke up to presents on Christmas morning. The work we did in the warehouse extended far beyond those volunteer hours, it was about letting kids know they're seen, valued, and celebrated during the holidays. Thank you to the St. Vincent de Paul Georgia for organizing this incredible initiative and for allowing us to be part of something truly meaningful. 🎁 P.S. The millennial peace sign was apparently a must for our team photo. Some things never change! ✌️

Our Interim CEO Doug Hooker and board member Ann Cramer joined our friends at @11alive's @atlandco to share how CareerRise connects talent with opportunity across metro Atlanta. As a workforce intermediary, we bring together employers who have jobs, training providers who prepare people for those jobs, and job seekers who need access to both. Working out of silos and into interconnectedness, we create pathways that connect all three. As Doug explained, "It's not that we don't have the talent, just often they don't know how to access the job opportunity and the training to be prepared for the job." By aligning resources and removing obstacles, we're building a stronger workforce system for Metro Atlanta. Watch their full conversation - link in bio!

Happy New Year from CareerRise! As we step into 2026, we're excited about the opportunities ahead to expand career pathways and strengthen economic mobility across our community. Thank you for being part of our mission to help individuals achieve their career goals and build brighter futures. Here's to a year of growth, partnership, and continued impact. Cheers to 2026! #CareerRise #WorkforceDevelopment #EconomicMobility #HappyNewYear #2026

We're incredibly grateful for our partnership with @11Alive on the Better Work campaign. Together, we're connecting Atlanta residents with opportunities in high-demand fields like IT, logistics, healthcare, hospitality, and skilled trades. Through powerful storytelling and their dedicated platform, 11Alive has helped bridge the gap between talent and opportunity, reaching more than 65,000 people seeking pathways to sustainable careers. Thank you to @Cheryl.Preheim and the entire 11Alive team for being such outstanding partners in this work. We're excited to continue this collaboration into 2026 and share even more stories of career success and transformation. Learn more: https://11alive.com/betterwork #BetterWork #CareerRise #11Alive #WorkforceDevelopment #EconomicMobility #CareerPathways #Opportunity #Atlanta

Wishing you a joyful holiday season filled with warmth, gratitude, and time spent with loved ones. As we reflect on this year, we're thankful for our incredible team, partners, supporters, and community who work alongside us to create pathways to economic mobility in metro Atlanta. Happy holidays from all of us at CareerRise! And yes, we had a little fun showing off our ugly sweaters and festive attire this season! 🎄☃️

How does CareerRise prepare for 2026 and beyond? We bring together our incredible community of board members, Westside Works advisory council members, WorkSource board directors, key partners, supporters, and staff to envision the future together. And that's exactly what we did! Thank you to @Accenture for hosting us and facilitating a wonderful, thought-provoking conversation about how CareerRise can continue to bring more value to workforce development in metro Atlanta. Stay tuned for more as we keep building pathways to economic mobility through collaboration and partnership. #CareerRise #WorkforceDevelopment #EconomicMobility #Opportunity #NewYear #2026

Good jobs. Skilled workers. Strong communities. But not all work works. CareerRise is expanding access to opportunities and resources that promote economic mobility, support skilled workers, champion good jobs, and strengthen communities. This year-end, join us in making workforce work for everyone. Give today: https://give.careerriseatlanta.org/campaigns/39886-when-workforce-works #CareerRise #WhenWorkforceWorks #WorkforceDevelopment #EconomicMobility #GoodJobs #SkilledWorkers #StrongCommunities #Give

We're in the @atlbizchronicle! 🎓 The Chronicle featured our recent celebration of @westsideworks’ 50th @constructionready graduation class, diving into what this milestone means for metro Atlanta. The article explores how the partnership between Westside Works and Construction Ready has evolved since 2014 - from its roots in the construction of @mercedesbenzstadium to becoming a proven pathway for career advancement. Now, that impact continues with @centennialyards, where @cimgroup has hired 65 Construction Ready graduates, including about a dozen from this most recent class, to help build this transformative development. "The economic impact is huge," says Scott Shelar, President and CEO of Construction Ready, in the piece, speaking to the broader ripple effects when individuals gain access to quality career opportunities in construction. With 50 cohorts now complete and 100% placement for this latest class, the numbers tell an important story about what that success actually looks like for families and communities across the Westside. As CareerRise supports Westside Works and this vital partnership with Construction Ready, we're proud to see this work recognized and the impact it creates across metro Atlanta. Read the full story in the Atlanta Business Chronicle (subscription required): link in bio!

What a milestone! 🎓 Last month we celebrated @westsideworks’ 50th @constructionready graduation class at the stunning AMB Lounge at @mercedesbenzstadium. This special ceremony doubled as a fundraiser breakfast, bringing together our board members, Westside Works advisor council members, sponsors, and key partners to witness something extraordinary: 23 graduates, each matched with an employer, achieving 100% placement. Every single graduate had a job in hand as family and friends cheered them on. We heard powerful stories and wisdom from alumni whose journeys remind us why this work matters. Watching each graduate reveal their employer match was unforgettable with pure joy and promise for the futures ahead. This partnership began in 2014 with the building of Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and it's been transformative to see 50 cohorts now completed on the Westside, continuing to build Atlanta in more ways than one. Thank you to our sponsors who made this celebration possible. And our deepest gratitude to Construction Ready for your longstanding partnership in advancing economic mobility across metro Atlanta. Here's to 50 graduation classes and many more to come! 🏗️ #CareerRise #WestsideWorks #ConstructionReady #EconomicMobility #Partnership #Atlanta #Opportunity

Getting to work shouldn't be a daily struggle. Our partners at @gacommute are helping metro Atlanta workers arrive on time and ready to succeed. Reliable transportation is a critical part of workforce success, and solutions like vanpooling make good jobs more accessible. Learn more about how your organization can support your team - link in bio!

Georgia Trend recently featured the work happening across the state to strengthen our workforce, highlighting organizations like CareerRise and initiatives like @westsideworks that are creating solutions. When hiring practices, access gaps, and untapped talent pools stand between Georgians and career opportunity, collaboration makes the difference. CareerRise partnered with @worksourcega to host the Untapped Workforce Summit, helping employers rethink their approach to hiring and discover talent they might be overlooking. Meanwhile, Westside Works hosts the @constructionready program, a four-week training that connects young workers to construction careers while addressing the industry's labor shortage with a 97% job placement rate. This is what building economic opportunity looks like: removing obstacles, creating pathways, and connecting people to the careers that can change their lives. Read the full Georgia Trend article: link in bio! #CareerRise #WestsideWorks #EconomicMobility #Opportunity #GeorgiaTrend

What an inspiring Metro Atlanta eXchange for Workforce Solutions (MAX) Annual Meeting at Georgia Power Corporate HQ yesterday! This signature event brought together workforce development leaders across metro Atlanta for celebration, connection, and vision-setting. We heard from keynote speaker Stuart Countess, president & CEO of Kia Georgia and chair of Georgia's State Workforce Development Board. The meeting also honored this year's Wendell Dallas Excellence in Leadership Award recipient Nate Marsh of @mustministries, recognizing his outstanding leadership and service in workforce development. It was also a celebration for our own team! Congratulations to Nate Futrell on graduating from the inaugural Leadership MAX Class of 2025 - what an incredible achievement and we couldn't be prouder! We're excited to see Sheri Blight join the incoming Leadership MAX Class of 2026, and honored that Quasandria "Q" Curry was a nominee for the Wendell Dallas Excellence in Leadership Award. These recognitions reflect the dedication and leadership our team brings to this work every day. Grateful to be part of this collaborative community working together to strengthen workforce solutions and career pathways across our region.

🎉 CareerRise Industry Partnerships: Year in Review & Looking Forward Join us Thursday, December 18 from 11 AM – 12 PM as the CareerRise Industry Partnerships team - Nate, Sheri, Keren, and Brooke - takes a look back at this year’s achievements and shares what’s ahead for 2026. We’ll highlight: ✔️ Key milestones and accomplishments ✔️ New strategies and employer engagement opportunities ✔️ Priority initiatives shaping the year ahead Don’t miss our final webinar of 2025! Register today: link in bio! #WorkforceDevelopment #IndustryPartnerships #CareerRise #EconomicMobility #EmployerEngagement #2025YearInReview

We're still feeling grateful from Tuesday's Giving Tuesday! Thank you to everyone who showed up for our community and for individuals like Diamond. Diamond turned an unexpected layoff into an opportunity. Through the Career Accelerator Bootcamp at Westside Works, she built new skills and confidence. Today, she's a Digital Coordinator with the YWCA, mentoring young women in STEM and creating pathways to tech careers. Stories like Diamond's are possible because of YOU. Your support throughout this year removes obstacles and opens doors to meaningful careers. Missed Giving Tuesday? There's still time to give and make an impact: link in bio! When workforce works, communities thrive. 💙 #WhenWorkforceWorks #CareerRise #ThankYou #GAgives #GivingTuesday #Atlanta #WorkforceDevelopment #EconomicMobility

It's not too late to make a difference this Giving Tuesday. Last month at @westsideworks, we celebrated the 50th graduation of @constructionready's program. Twenty-three individuals earned their certifications and every single graduate walked away with a job offer. That's 50 cohorts, 100% placement, and countless lives transformed. From building the Mercedes-Benz Stadium to shaping Atlanta's skyline, Construction Ready graduates have proven what's possible when we remove obstacles and invest in people. Your gift today helps us continue offering programs in high-demand industries like skilled trades at Westside Works to serve more Atlanta residents ready to build better futures. Donate now: link in bio! When workforce works, communities thrive. #GivingTuesday #GAGives #WhenWorkforceWorks #CareerRise #EconomicMobility #WorkforceDevelopment #Atlanta

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