2nd annual Rooted in wellness - september 12, 2026
💼 Employment
Meaningful employment provides more than a paycheck—it offers purpose, stability, and opportunities for growth. Whether you're searching for your first job, changing careers, returning to the workforce, or developing new skills, these organizations offer guidance, training, and support to help you reach your career goa
Better Work Columbus
Description:
Connects job seekers with employers through career coaching, hiring events, workforce training, and employment support.
Address:
1200 6th Avenue
Columbus, GA 31901
Phone:
706-225-4000
Website:
https://betterworkcolumbus.com
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services Provided:
✔ Career Coaching
✔ Job Placement
✔ Resume Assistance
✔ Workforce Development
✔ Hiring Events
Columbus Technical College
Description:
Provides workforce development, career training, adult education, technical certifications, apprenticeships, and career placement assistance.
Address:
928 Manchester Expressway
Columbus, GA 31904
Phone:
706-649-1800
Website:
https://www.columbustech.edu
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services Provided:
✔ Workforce Training
✔ Career Placement
✔ Technical Certifications
✔ Adult Education
✔ Apprenticeships
Fort Valley State University – Career Services
Description:
Offers career counseling, internships, employer networking, resume assistance, mock interviews, and career readiness programming.
Address:
1005 State University Drive
Fort Valley, GA 31030
Phone:
478-825-6211
Website:
https://www.fvsu.edu
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services Provided:
✔ Career Counseling
✔ Internship Assistance
✔ Resume Reviews
✔ Career Fairs
✔ Professional Development
Georgia Department of Labor
Description:
Provides employment services, unemployment assistance, job search resources, career counseling, and employer connections.
Address:
Visit the website to locate the nearest Career Center.
Phone:
404-232-3001
Website:
https://dol.georgia.gov
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Services Provided:
✔ Job Search Assistance
✔ Unemployment Services
✔ Career Counseling
✔ Labor Market Information
✔ Employer Services
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA)
Description:
Helps individuals with disabilities prepare for, obtain, and maintain meaningful employment.
Address:
Multiple regional offices throughout Georgia.
Phone:
844-367-4872
Website:
https://gvs.georgia.gov
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services Provided:
✔ Vocational Rehabilitation
✔ Career Counseling
✔ Job Placement
✔ Training Assistance
✔ Disability Employment Services
Goodwill Southern Rivers
Description:
Provides job training, employment placement, career coaching, GED preparation, digital literacy, and workforce development.
Address:
2601 Cross Country Drive, Building A
Columbus, GA 31906
Phone:
866-325-8265
Website:
https://www.goodwillsr.org
Career Center:
2601 Cross Country Drive, Building B
Columbus, GA 31906
Career Center Phone:
706-256-1837
Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Services Provided:
✔ Job Placement
✔ Resume Assistance
✔ GED Preparation
✔ Career Coaching
✔ Computer Training
✔ Workforce Development
Hire Heroes USA
Description:
Provides free employment services to U.S. military members, veterans, and military spouses.
Phone:
844-634-1520
Website:
https://www.hireheroesusa.org
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (varies by program)
Services Provided:
✔ Veteran Employment
✔ Resume Assistance
✔ Career Coaching
✔ Interview Preparation
✔ Job Search Support
South Georgia Technical College
Description:
Provides technical education, workforce training, adult education, GED preparation, and career placement assistance.
Address:
900 South Georgia Tech Parkway
Americus, GA 31709
Phone:
229-931-2394
Website:
https://www.southgatech.edu
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services Provided:
✔ Workforce Training
✔ Adult Education
✔ Technical Certifications
✔ Career Services
✔ Apprenticeships
Technical College System of Georgia – Adult Education
Description:
Provides free GED preparation, English language instruction, workforce readiness, and adult education programs across Georgia.
Phone:
404-679-1625
Website:
https://tcsg.edu/adult-education
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services Provided:
✔ GED Preparation
✔ Adult Education
✔ Workforce Readiness
✔ Digital Literacy
✔ English Language Classes
WorkSource Georgia
Description:
Connects job seekers with career services, job training, educational opportunities, and local employers through Georgia's workforce system.
Website:
https://worksourcegaportal.com
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services Provided:
✔ Career Planning
✔ Workforce Training
✔ Employment Services
✔ Job Placement
✔ Training Scholarships
WorkSource Georgia – River Valley Region
Description:
Provides workforce development services for residents of the River Valley region, including job placement, career counseling, and training assistance.
Address:
710 Front Avenue, Suite A
Columbus, GA 31901
Phone:
706-256-2917
Website:
https://www.rivervalleyrc.org/workforce-development
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services Provided:
✔ Career Counseling
✔ Training Assistance
✔ Job Placement
✔ Employer Connections
✔ Workforce Development
WorkSource Southwest Georgia
Description:
Provides workforce training, career services, and employment assistance for residents throughout Southwest Georgia.
Address:
Regional offices serving Southwest Georgia
Phone:
229-931-2900
Website:
https://www.worksourcesouthwestga.com
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services Provided:
✔ Employment Assistance
✔ Career Counseling
✔ Workforce Training
✔ Job Placement
✔ Employer Partnerships
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