The Atlanta Diversity Job Fair will be held at the Cobb Galleria Centre on Tuesday, August 26th from 10a.m. until 2p.m. Hosted by The Employment Guide in partnership with the AARP Foundation, the event will feature approx. 30 companies recruiting for sales, retail, skilled/tech, restaurant, law enforcement, government, factory/warehouse, customer service, entry-level management, career training institutions, and more.
This seminar will assist new business owners in the areas of human resources, taxes/insurance, IT, custormer service, finances, marketing, and management by providing attendees with business success principles employed by some of Atlanta's top business owners and executives.
Join business women who work and live in North Fulton for an evening of information and inspiration in support of The Atlanta Women*s Foundation. Cocktail reception followed by guest speaker. Meet representatives from nonprofit agencies working to address self-sufficiency for families in North Fulton. Bring a new pair of shoes to donate to a nonprofit, so women participating in job training or education programs may walk toward self-sufficiency.
Date & Time:
09/10/08, 6:00 PM
Cost:
$100
Location:
The Metropolitan Club 5985 Winward Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30005
Meet with 50+ employers at Atlanta's most popular recruiting event for professional women. Register in advance for an early morning seminar with Tory Johnson, Women For Hire CEO and GMA Workplace Contributor! Business attire and resumes (free critiquing) required.
Date & Time:
10/14/08, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Cost:
Free
Location:
Cobb Galleria Two
Contact:
For additional information, eLearn more details at Women for Hire or by calling 212-290-2600.
One time event
Event:
Atlanta I-Day
Description:
I-Day is an annual insurance event organized by the Atlanta CPCU Society.
Entrepreneurs and potential entrepreneurs are invited to the *Northeast Networkers* at the NESO Library on the following dates with sales topic discussions from 12 noon until 1 p.m.: Aug. 19, *Sales Process;* Sept. 9, *Delivery of Product/Service;* Sept. 23, *Financial Reports;* Oct. 7, *Measure and Test Systems;* and Oct. 21, *Tie It All Together.* The sales topics will be discussed for 20-30 minutes, with 30-40 minutes for networking, including each person presenting his/her business information to the group. The group is facilitated by John Miller, Business Coach with *ActionCoach.* Miller will take ideas to help establish topics for future speakers in the winter. Registration suggested by phone or email.
Date & Time:
08/19/08, 9/9/08, 9/23/08, 10/7/08 and 10/21/08 from 12 noon to 1 p.m.
Cost:
Free
Location:
Northeast Spruill Oaks Library 9560 Spruill Road Johns Creek, GA 30022
Women For Hire's first-ever Work From Home Expo will debut in Atlanta on Saturday, November 1st from 10 AM to 4 PM at Cobb Galleria. Meet face-to-face with top exhibitors to learn about at-home career opportunities. Giveaways, business casual attire, free admission and parking.
Date & Time:
November 1st from 10 AM to 4 PM
Cost:
Free
Location:
Women for Hire
Contact:
For additional information, refer to the Women for Hire or by calling 212.290.2600.
Weekly
Event:
East Metro Career Transition Group
Description:
Information about Pre-License Requirements, Obtaining your Real Estate License, Initial Business Expenses, Starting your business and Earning Potential!
Sponsor(s)
Metro Brokers/ GMAC Real Estate
Time:
Day & Evening Presentations. Call or email for Upcoming Dates.
Buford Pres Church in Sugar Hill, GA at 1242 Buford Hwy.
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Call 770-945-6711
Weekly
Event:
Jewish Networking Alliance
Description:
Jewish Networking Alliance is a Jewish Close contact networking group to help business owners get and give referrals, and create business opportunities. One representative per business category.
Time:
Wednesday's at 7:00 a.m.
Location:
Congregation Anshei Chesed- 5399 Northland Dr, Building A, at SummerŐs Landing in Sandy Springs
Cost:
Free for initial visits.
Contact:
Katherine@jewishnetworkingalliance.com or call 678.755.9036
Coaching demonstrations, monthly speakers and closed roundtable discussions.
Time:
Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Contact:
Call for location and to RSVP: 404-841-1950.
Weekly
Event:
Atlanta Employment Foundation
Description:
Provides information on career fairs as well as job opportunities in metro Atlanta.
Time:
First Wednesday of each month. 5:30 p.m. Networking and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dinner meeting
Contact:
770-281-7317
Continuous
Event:
Atlanta Workforce Development Agency
Description:
Employment available for residents of Atlanta who are unemployed or underemployed.
Contact:
404-658-9675
Monthly
Event:
Business Now
Description:
Focuses on the state Department of Family and Children Services’ Welfare to Work programs. Women seeking to become self-employed are welcome at information meetings.
Sponsor(s):
Goodwill of North Georgia
Time:
6:30 p.m. second Thursdays
Location:
1295 Columbia Drive, Decatur GA 30032
Contact:
404-420-9994
Continuous
Event:
Career Apprenticeship Program
Description:
Free job assistance to county residents 18 and older.
Sponsor(s):
Fulton County Department of Human Services, Office of Workforce Development
Time:
3:30-5:30 p.m. Thursdays
Location:
Fulton County Department of Human Services, Office of Workforce Development
Cost:
Free
Contact:
404-730-4751
Weekly
Event:
CareerCare Job Network
Description:
The regular Job NetWorking/Job Seeker Workshop Monday programs will be closed until September 08, 2008. Job Networking only will be offered on Monday evenings 7:30 to 9:00 PM.
Career Ministry. The Career Ministry will not meet during July. The networking meetings will start in August, on the first and third Thursday of the month at 7 pm. Services include free weekly networking.
Location:
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 1618 Ben King Road, Kennesaw
Networking and job-seeking skill sessions. Résumé reviews also available.
Time:
7:45-10 p.m. Tuesdays
Location:
St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta
Contact:
770-552-6400, Ext. 6104
Continuous
Event:
Career Resource Centers
Description:
Centers offer career information, job search assistance and free skills training to laid-off workers, income-eligible adults and youths residing in Cherokee, Clayton, Douglas, Fayette, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale counties.
Sponsor(s):
Atlanta Regional Commission and Atlanta Regional Workforce Board
Speakers, study groups, networking, job leads and Internet workshops.
Time:
7:30-10:30 a.m. Fridays
Location:
Fuddruckers, 240 Perimeter Center Parkway N.E., Atlanta
Contact:
1-888-487-2736
Continuous
Event:
Jobs Ministry
Description:
Services include résumé prep, networking, skill building, speakers and seminars.
Location:
Mount Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta
Contact:
For dates: 770-971-2880
Continuous
Event:
Mortgage and Insurance Career Orientation
Description:
Be your own boss, work flexible hours and generate a lucrative income full or part-time in the mortgage industry. Learn about startup costs and requirements. No experience necessary. Free training provided.
Time:
Saturday Mornings: 11.30 a.m.
Location:
Marietta
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Call For Dates & Directions: call Bobby Hawkins for directions: 678-921-2954
Continuous
Event:
National Association of Social Workers-Georgia Chapter's Social Service Career Network
Description:
The Social Service Career Network (the Network) assists individuals in the social work services field with career searches and professional development. The Network assists participants with obtaining resources and contacts towards their goal of finding employment or developing a career path. The Network is supported by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) - Georgia Chapter as a means to better serve the social work community.
Cost:
Free
Contact:
The Network meetings are for NASW members and will be open to non-members on select evenings with featured speakers.
