Georgia Works

Georgia Works

What is Georgia Works?
Georgia Works is a departmental initiative designed to stimulate job growth in Georgia. Commissioner Thurmond developed this innovative project in response to Georgia's growing job loss.
The initiative allows laid-off workers who qualify for unemployment insurance (UI) benefits to simultaneously receive on-site workplace training, regular UI benefits, and a special training allowance of up to $240. Training is provided by employers for a limited period. Upon successful completion of training, trainees will receive certification of job skills acquired and consideration for employment. The opportunity to train through Georgia Works is limited to a maximum of 24 hours per week for up to eight weeks.

l Georgia UI Claimants

Who is Eligible to Participate?
l Georgia Employers

Advantages to the Employers

l Reduces the employer tax burden l Ideal for small, new and expanding businesses l Minimizes training costs to employers

l A financial incentive to create new jobs l Available to for-profit and non-profit businesses

How does the trainee Benefit?

l Adds new skills, training, and work experience to l Provides an opportunity to market skills to

his/her resume

employers while developing new ones

l Broadens the job seeker's network of contacts

l Gives participants an opportunity to turn

l Maintains the job seeker's connection with the training into full time employment

world of work

l Leads to a job and/or a training certificate

How does the employer Benefit?

l Reduces costs of training new employees

l Reduces employer tax burden

For more information on Georgia Works contact your local Georgia Department of Labor career center.