Help for laid-off educators

By Gertha Coffee

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The Georgia Department of Labor said Wednesday it will partner with state education advocates to offer help to laid-off teachers, administrators and other personnel.

A series of workshops will be held across the state to provide information on how to file for unemployment benefits and to discuss re-employment, training and career transition services.

Dates, locations and times are:

• The Atlanta Marriott Century Center, June 4-5 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

• Atlanta Airport Marriott, June 4-5 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

• Marietta Campus, Chattahoochee Technical College, June 4-5 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

• Macon State College, June 4-5 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

• Hilton Garden Inn in Albany, June 4-5 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

• Paulding Campus, Chattahoochee Technical College, June 11-12 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

• Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center in Dalton, June 11-12 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

• Savannah Hyatt Regency, June 19 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.