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Friday, August 9
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is opening applications for its MomForce session program.
The hospital is looking for "talented and motivated" parents who have taken time off to raise their families to return to the workforce.
According to organizers, participants will receive training on the latest technology and programs during the session. They will then oversee other projects while working part-time for 20 hours a week in non-clinical areas.
Children's added that since the program's launch in 2013, 142 MomForce associates have completed the program and over half of them found permanent positions at the hospital.
The session will run from Oct. 7 to Dec. 18. Applications will be accepted until Aug. 12.
Here are the qualifications:
- A minimum of three consecutive years away from the workforce
- A bachelor’s degree in a related field of study
- Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
- A proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)
- A minimum of five years related professional work experience
- The ability to work onsite 20 hours per week for 12 weeks
Wednesday, July 17
Invest Atlanta is launching a new tax relief program to serve senior residents.
According to a release, Invest Atlanta announced the opening of the City of Atlanta's new Anti-Displacement Tax Relief Fund program. This is an affordable housing initiative that will provide tax relief to eligible homeowners who are age 60 or older with a greater risk of displacement due to rising property taxes.
The program will be piloted at this time in select neighborhoods to support some of the city's most vulnerable homeowners where 200 qualified applicants will be randomly selected for participation, Invest Atlanta said.
For more information about the program, click here.
Thursday, July 11
Weekend Watch
Fulton County will not build new jail, to renovate current one
Commissioners have scrapped plans to build a new jail in Fulton County, opting to renovate the facility on Wednesday instead.
Thursday, Fourth of July
Weekend Watch
Thursday, June 27
Weekend Watch
Thursday, June 20
Today is the World's Largest Swim Lesson Day.
This annual event takes place at aquatic facilities, including large waterparks, public pools, and swim schools across the country, to raise awareness about the crucial need to teach children how to swim.
Swimming is a life-saving skill for children and an essential measure to prevent drowning, which is the leading cause of death for U.S. children ages 1 to 4 and the second leading cause for ages 5 to 14. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, formal swimming lessons for children between the ages of 1 to 4 can reduce the risk of drowning by 88%.
To find locations participating in your community, use the map below or visit the website here.
Friday, June 14
Salvation Army Box Fan Distribution
Starting at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, the metro Atlanta Salvation Army plans to pass out 1,000 free box electric fans to those in need. The funding for the distribution came from the donor-advised fund through the Atlanta Jewish Foundation at the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta. The anonymous donor has given The Salvation Army this generous gift for more than 30 years, the Salvation Army said.
The event runs from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at various locations; see all pickup locations here.
Thursday, May 30
Weekend Watch
Wednesday, May 29
Summer Youth Employment Program Application Closing Soon
It's the last day for Atlanta residents ages 14 to 24 to register for Atlanta's Summer Youth Employment Program. According to the city's flyer, 14 to 15 will need a work permit, show their social security card along with a valid proof of residency and a state or school-issued photo ID. Apply here by 5 p.m. on May 29.
Thursday, May 23
Weekend Watch
Thursday, May 16
Weekend Watch
Thursday, May 9
Weekend Watch
Thursday, May 2
Weekend Watch
Thursday, April 25
Weekend Watch
Thursday, April 18
Weekend Watch
Wednesday, April 17
DeKalb County has created a virtual career academy that gives youth 700 different internships to learn and earn money. Here are some quick facts about the program:
How much can youth earn? $10 an hour to work 20 hours a week.
Who's eligible? DeKalb County residents between the ages of 14 and 24 who are available for all 5 weeks of the program.
How long is the program? From June 3 to July 5, 2024.
What is the application deadline? April 23 at 11:59 p.m.
Tuesday, April 16
Fulton County is hosting voter education events at several locations through April 20 to give voters all the information they need for a smooth experience. More information here on its Facebook page.
Thursday, April 11
Weekend Watch
Atlanta Public Schools will be hosting a virtual job fair today from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Click here for more information.
Thursday, April 4
Weekend Watch
Thursday, March 7
Weekend Watch
March is in full swing! Check out this weekend's Weekend Watch:
Thursday, Feb. 29
Weekend Watch
You can kick off the month of March with lots of fun events happening around metro Atlanta. Here's this week's Weekend Watch:
Thursday, Feb. 22
Weekend Watch
It's the final weekend of Black History Month, and there are lots of ways to celebrate. Here's this week's Weekend Watch:
Thursday, Feb. 15
Weekend Watch
There is a lot to do this weekend in Atlanta, including a fun way to celebrate Black History Month. Here's this week's Weekend Watch:
Thursday, Feb. 8
Weekend Watch
There is a lot going on this weekend in Atlanta. Here's this week's Weekend Watch:
Thursday, Feb. 1
Weekend Watch
There are lots of fun events happening this weekend as we kick off the month of February. Here's this week's Weekend Watch:
Friday, Jan. 26
Secretary of State hosts "One-Stop Shop: SOS Licensing, Corporations, Securities/Charities" webinar
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced that She Leads will host its first webinar of the new year “One-Stop Shop: SOS Licensing, Corporations, Securities/Charities" on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024. The free webinar is open to all Georgians and will begin at 6 p.m. To learn more information about the webinar and to find out how to register for it, click here.
Thursday, Jan. 25
Weekend Watch
There are lots of fun events happening this weekend. Here's this week's Weekend Watch:
Thursday, Jan. 18
Weekend Watch
There are several events happening this weekend. Here's this week's Weekend Watch:
Thursday, Jan. 11
Weekend Watch
There are several family-friendly events happening this weekend. Here's this week's Weekend Watch:
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