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Soft Skills:

  • Explore people skills, work ethics, personality traits, attire, and attitudes that enable a person to perform well in the work environment

  • Learn to effectively deal with authority, time management, teamwork, professional communication, conflict resolution, and financial literacy

Resumé Building:

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  • Organize your expiriences in a way that is eye catching to an interviewer 

  • Perfect grammar, spelling and format so that your resumé clearly communicates your qualifications and skills

Job Readiness and Search:

  • Topics include job search strategies, computer basics, networking effective resumes, online applications, and interviewing techniques

  • A computer lab is available for writing resumes and cover letters, applying for jobs online, and participating in virtual interviews

Interview Preparation and Practice

  • Hone in on public speaking skills 

  • Practice typical responses to interview questions so that you are prepared an confident in every upcoming interview

  • Post-employment follow-up helps successful job seekers keep their jobs

EADC’s Bridging the Gap program promotes upward economic mobility through activities that aid in employment attainment and sustainability.

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Eligibility to Bridging the Gap is open to individuals, aged 16 and above, who reside in the East Athens target area. Applicants should be interested in finding employment, willing to complete the instruction successfully and abide by program policy. Apply below!

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For additional education, hard skills training, and certifications, interested individuals are referred to Innovative Health Care Institute, Bread for Life, Athens Technical College, WorkSource Northeast Georgia, the College Factory, and others. 

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Upcoming Workshops:

  • RESUME

    • January 29th,2024

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  • sOFT-SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

    • January 30th, 2024​

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  • iNTERVIEW PREPARATION

    • January 31st, 2024

NOW HIRING:

  • The Cottages, Sexual Assault Center, and Children's Advocacy Center​

    • Seeking Community Engagement Coordinator & Executive Assistant

    • ​​Click here to download job description

 

  • Athens-Clarke County

    • ​Seeking Poll Workers for the November 7th election​

    • Pay starting at $15.60/hour

    • Click here for more information

  • Goodwill of North Georgia

    • High school diploma or GED required​

    • Average pay: $19/hr

    • Call (706) 395-1560 to apply

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Questions about the program?

Contact EADC at

(706) 208-0048

or by email at eadcjobcoach@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

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