111 organizations
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Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation helps children who lost a parent in the line of military duty. They provide college and trade school scholarships, education help, and career support for eligible students across the United States and overseas.
7 services
Women’s Resource Center is a nonprofit serving women and families in Manatee and Sarasota counties in Florida. It helps with counseling, career support, financial education, legal and resource advising, Spanish-language programs, and a support group for people affected by a loved one’s addiction.
12 services
The American Indian College Fund is a national nonprofit based in Denver, not Atlanta. It helps American Indian and Alaska Native students pay for college with scholarships and supports tribal colleges with student success, transfer, career, wellness, research, and culture programs.
8 services
Dress for Success Atlanta helps women get ready for work and grow in their careers. They provide career coaching, resume help, interview practice, digital skills support, professional clothing, workshops, and ongoing support after a woman gets a job.
Berkeley Park11 services
Career Transitions Center of Chicago is a nonprofit that helps people find meaningful work. They offer career coaching, job search workshops, peer support, resume and interview help, and programs for college-age young adults and recent graduates. Their office is in Chicago, and many services are virtual by Zoom or phone.
10 services
Dress for Success Atlanta helps women prepare for work and build careers. They offer professional clothing, job search help, resume support, interview practice, workshops, and a business center for clients.
11 services
Camp Southern Ground is a nonprofit camp in Fayetteville that serves children, veterans, active-duty service members, first responders, and military families. In summer it runs an inclusive overnight camp for kids, and the rest of the year it offers free Warrior programs that help veterans and families build purpose, connection, wellbeing, and support after service.
9 services
My Employment Options helps people who receive SSDI or SSI disability benefits get back to work. They offer free virtual job counseling, resume help, job leads, benefits counseling, and long-term support through Social Security's Ticket to Work program.
6 services
LockLeed International is a veteran-owned military placement and executive search firm based in Minneapolis. It helps employers hire vetted veterans, transitioning service members, and cleared military professionals, and candidates do not pay a fee.
5 services
The Actors Fund is now called the Entertainment Community Fund, and its own site says it continues The Actors Fund services. It helps people who work in performing arts and entertainment with health insurance counseling, emergency financial help, mental health referrals, housing information, and career support. Its health insurance help is available nationally, including to people in Georgia, by phone or online portal.
10 services
Krimson Community Foundation is a nonprofit that helps young men in grades 4-12 in the greater Atlanta area. It offers mentoring, tutoring, college and career support, leadership programs, community service, and scholarships.
7 services
The Georgia Department of Labor is the state agency that helps people with unemployment benefits, job searches, work permits, and labor market information. Its Cobb-Cherokee Career Center in Marietta serves Cobb and Cherokee counties and connects people to online, phone, and in-person help.
10 services
The Georgia Department of Labor is a state agency that helps people with unemployment benefits, job search tools, and workforce information. Its Atlanta Career Center serves Fulton and Douglas counties, and many services are also available online or by phone.
Downtown12 services
The Georgia Department of Labor is the state agency that helps people with unemployment benefits, job search tools, and career center services. It also helps employers recruit workers and shares labor market information for Georgia.
10 services
The Georgia Department of Labor is a state agency that helps people look for work and apply for unemployment benefits. It also runs career centers, shares job and wage information, helps employers recruit workers, and handles child labor and youth work permit information.
12 services
The Georgia Department of Labor is a state agency that helps people look for work, apply for unemployment benefits, and use labor market information. Its Gwinnett Career Center serves Gwinnett County from Norcross, and many services are also available online or by phone.
12 services
Military Spouse Jobs is a nonprofit that helps military spouses and other military-connected job seekers find work. They offer free career help, resume support, LinkedIn help, job boards, recruiter connections, and online training.
10 services
Road to Hire is a Charlotte-based nonprofit that helps young people move from high school into college, apprenticeships, and good jobs. Its current website focuses on Charlotte students and young adults, with high school support, college scholarships, mentoring, and paid tech apprenticeships.
5 services
WorkSource Atlanta is the City of Atlanta workforce agency, now connected with the Atlanta Department of Labor and Employment Services. It helps Atlanta residents with job search help, career counseling, training funds, work readiness classes, GED support, youth work experience, and employer connections.
Summerhill8 services
Sugar Bear Foundation supports Gold Star and surviving spouses and children of fallen U.S. military service members. It helps with education, tutoring, college planning, scholarships, career support, financial education, and health and wellness resources.
13 services
