Technical College System of Georgia’s Office of Workforce Development Receives Added Funding

The Technical College System of Georgia’s Office of Workforce Development, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Labor, was recently awarded an additional $13 million in dislocated worker relief funding by the U.S. Department of Labor.

That brings the total grant award to $25 million since the initial award in April 2020.

The Dislocated Worker Grant has aided in addressing the workforce-related impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“This additional funding will help build on those efforts, providing critical to our workforce as they face a once-in-a-century economic crisis due to the pandemic. Working together with our partners at TCSG and the Georgia Department of Labor, we will continue to work around the clock to support Georgia’s business community and workforce, and do our part to ensure a safe return to the workplace as we move forward together,” said Governor Brian Kemp.

Dislocated Worker Grants are discretionary grants awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor.

The grants provide resources to states in response to large, unexpected layoff events that cause significant job losses – all with the purpose of re-employing laid-off workers and enhancing their employability and earnings.

“The Dislocated Worker Grant served as a timely response to those challenges, and this additional funding will help WorkSource Georgia and our partners at the Georgia Department of Labor continue assisting individuals that are preparing to re-enter the workforce,” noted TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier.

Like the surrounding states, Georgia has experienced significant layoffs and closures due to COVID-19.

The state continues to make progress on getting Georgians back to work with the current unemployment rate at 6.4 percent, well below the national average and down from its peak in April.

Workforce Training services are now available to eligible individuals, statewide.

To receive job training and upskill service you can go online to complete the initial application at https://www.worksourcegaportal.com/vosnet/Default.aspx.

The 22 colleges of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) are Georgia’s top resource for skilled workers. For more information, visit TCSG.edu.