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.