After identifying personal interests, abilities and skills, and exploring the labor market, additional education or training may be needed to reach career goals. We have listed various education and training programs in Georgia here for you. If you need more information, you can go to the Georgia Department of Labor Web site.

Workforce Investment Act
Learn how WIA has helped shape Georgia's One-Stop workforce system. (PDF)

Workforce Investment Act

Workforce Investment Act Program List
View programs approved for Individual Training Account funding through the Workforce Investment Act.

Workforce Investment Act Program List

Georgia Colleges and Universities
Link to the 35 colleges and universities of the University System of Georgia.

Georgia Colleges and Universities

Georgia Technical Colleges
Link to the 33 technical colleges, satellite campuses, and virtual technical college of the Technical College System of Georgia.

Georgia Technical Colleges

Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission
View information on private secondary educational institutions in Georgia.

Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

GA College 411
Link to this online resource that can help students and their families select a college in Georgia, apply for admission, and design a financial plan.

GA College 411

Georgia Student Finance Commission
Learn about the loans, grants, and scholarships, including the HOPE and Pell grants, for which Georgia students can apply.

Georgia Student Finance Commission

Free Application For Federal Student Aid
Apply online for federal student aid. Specific information and instructions are provided.

Free Application For Federal Student Aid

College Board
Get comprehensive information for students, parents, and education professionals regarding the many issues involved in preparing for college.

Free Application For Federal Student Aid

Georgia LaborMarket Explorer
Access information about labor market and economic conditions including occupational, education, training, and employer information.

Georgia LaborMarket Explorer

Yes I Can
Explore this bilingual web site designed for Latino parents and students to learn about preparing for college.

Yes I Can

Job Corps
Learn about this residential, education, and job training program for youth ages 16-24.

Job Corps

Small Business Administration
Link to the Small Business Training Network, which offers free online training courses, workshops, and knowledge resources designed to assist entrepreneurs.

Small Business Administration

Apprenticeships
Access a variety of U.S. Department of Labor resources about apprenticeship programs and how to apply to them.

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships
Access a variety of U.S. Department of Labor resources about apprenticeship programs and how to apply to them.

Apprenticeships

Experience Works
Get information about a variety of services for older workers, including training, employment, and community service opportunities.

Experience Works

Georgia Professionals Standards Commission
Link to information on the initiatives to help address Georgia's teacher shortage.

Georgia Professionals Standards Commission

Georgia Troops to Teachers
Link to information on the program that helps eligible military personnel begin careers as teachers in public schools.

Georgia Troops to Teachers