The Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration awarded a $18,884,035 Formula Grant to the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) under the Employment Service (ES)/Wagner-Peyser Funded Activities program (CFDA 17.207). The ES program is designed to connect individuals seeking employment with employers seeking qualified candidates. Key services provided under this award include:
Career services for job seekers such as assessments, career guidance, job search workshops, and referrals to available jobs and training programs. Services for employers include referral of job-ready candidates, assistance with hard-to-fill positions, and layoff aversion support. The grant allows TCSG to subaward funds to its 22 technical colleges, local workforce boards, and other partners to deliver these workforce services across the state of Georgia. The grant period runs from July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2026.