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Cobb Youth Get $1.5M Boost for Jobs
27 Jul
Summary
- CobbWorks receives $1.5 million federal grant for youth job training.
- Funding from U.S. Department of Labor's YouthBuild program.
- Grant will expand workforce skills, GED, and career preparation for young adults.
CobbWorks is set to expand its youth job training and education initiatives thanks to a $1.5 million federal grant. This significant funding comes from the U.S. Department of Labor's YouthBuild program, which is designed to empower young adults.
The program focuses on providing participants with essential workforce skills and support for earning their GEDs. Additionally, it prepares them for careers in fields currently experiencing high demand. CobbWorks, the designated Local Workforce Development Board for Cobb County, operates American Job Centers across the metro Atlanta area.
Through partnerships with Construction Ready and Cobb Adult Education, the grant will enhance construction skills training and educational services. U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath actively supported CobbWorks' application, highlighting the organization's positive impact on young jobseekers and the community's future.
