Work Ready
Georgia Work Ready Program
Georgia Work Ready is the state of Georgia’s response to the current economic crisis and rising unemployment. It is an initiative designed to help unemployed Georgians jump start their job search, improve their core job skills and, ultimately, give them a competitive advantage in the marketplace. It also provides financial incentives to those who earn a no-cost Work Ready Certificate and/or improve their skills through free, online Work Ready skills gap training. This incentive is designed to help fund the job search process. Dr.Hank Martin with Altamaha Technical College is the area Facilitor for the Georgia Work Ready Program. The program started in 2007. Wayne County achieved the goals set by the state and is now a certified community. The program is explained in more detail on the Altamaha Technical College & the Georgia Work Ready Program websites linked below.
Altamaha Technical College
Georgia Work Program
| Category | We Needed | We Made |
| Private | 122 | 123 |
| Government | 59 | 64 |
| Tecnical/College Graduates | 71 | 72 |
| G.E.D. | 18 | 46 |
| Unemployed | 147 | 267 |
| High School Upcoming Seniors/Graduates | 29 | 124 |