Career Center Calendar

Weekly

  • Event:
  • East Metro Career Transition Group
  • Time:
  • Tuesdays, 7:30-9 a.m.
  • Location:
  • Rockdale Baptist Church, Conyers
  • Cost:
  • Free

Weekly

  • Event:
  • Free Real Estate Career Seminar
  • Description:
  • Information about Pre-License Requirements, Obtaining your Real Estate License, Initial Business Expenses, Starting your business and Earning Potential!
  • Sponsor:
  • Metro Brokers/ GMAC Real Estate
  • Time:
  • Day & Evening Presentations. Call or email for Upcoming Dates.
  • Location:
  • Sandy Springs, Roswell, Douglasville
  • Cost:
  • FREE
  • Contact:
  • For Dates & Directions: 404-236-7001

Monthly

  • Event:
  • American Business Women’s Association Atlanta Downtown Express Network
  • Time:
  • Third Thursday of each month, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Location:
  • City Grill, 50 Hurt Plaza, Atlanta
  • Contact:
  • 404-652-8101

Monthly

  • Event:
  • American Business Women’s Association Hidden Hills Chapter
  • Description:
  • Informational meetings offered 7 p.m. third Friday of each month at the Hidden Hills Grille Room.
  • Time:
  • Second Tuesday of each month
  • Location:
  • Hidden Hills Country Club, 5001 Biffle Road, Stone Mountain
  • Contact:
  • To register: 770-879-2955

Monthly

  • Event:
  • American Business Women’s Association Atlanta Gwinnett Charter Chapter
  • Time:
  • First Wednesday of each month. 5:30 p.m. Networking and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dinner meeting
  • Location:
  • Berkeley Hills Country Club, 2300 Pond Road, Duluth
  • Contact:
  • 770-378-0910

Weekly

  • Event:
  • Atlanta Employment Foundation
  • Description:
  • Provides information on career fairs as well as job opportunities in metro Atlanta.
  • Contact:
  • 770-281-7317

Weekly

  • Event:
  • ATLANTACAREERNETWORK
  • Description:
  • Coaching and networking peer group for executives and entrepreneurs, focusing on personal growth and professional development.
  • Time:
  • Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
  • Location:
  • Call for locations which vary. We meet in Vinings & Sandy Springs.
  • Cost:
  • There is a $10 fee to attend, (which covers room expense)
  • Contact:
  • For directions or to RSVP: 770-988-0500 or go to ATLANTACAREERNETWORK.COM.

 

  • Event:
  • Atlanta Workforce Development Agency
  • Description:
  • Employment available for residents of Atlanta who are unemployed or underemployed.
  • Contact:
  • 404-658-9675

Monthly

  • Event:
  • Business Now
  • Description:
  • Focuses on the state Department of Family and Children Services’ Welfare to Work programs. Women seeking to become self-employed are welcome at information meetings.
  • Sponsor:
  • Goodwill of North Georgia
  • Time:
  • 6:30 p.m. second Thursdays
  • Location:
  • 1295 Columbia Drive, Decatur GA 30032
  • Contact:
  • 404-420-9994

 

  • Event:
  • Career Apprenticeship Program
  • Description:
  • Free job assistance to county residents 18 and older.
  • Sponsor:
  • Fulton County Department of Human Services, Office of Workforce Development
  • Location:
  • Fulton County Department of Human Services, Office of Workforce Development
  • Cost:
  • Free
  • Contact:
  • 404-730-4751

Weekly

  • Event:
  • CareerCare Job Network
  • Description:
  • Other programs include spiritual support group, industry guide and job search skills workshops.
  • Time:
  • Job-seeker workshops, Mondays, 7-9 p.m. Job networking meetings, Tuesdays, 7:30-9 a.m.
  • Location:
  • Transfiguration Catholic Church, 1815 Blackwell Road, Marietta
  • Cost:
  • Free
  • Contact:
  • For program times: 770-977-1442, 678-642-3727, or visit web site

Weekly

  • Event:
  • Career Ministry
  • Description:
  • Services include free weekly networking.
  • Time:
  • 7 p.m. Thursdays
  • Location:
  • St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 1618 Ben King Road, Kennesaw
  • Contact:
  • 770-794-6651

Weekly

  • Event:
  • Career Quest Job Network
  • Description:
  • Networking and job-seeking skill sessions. Résumé reviews also available.
  • Time:
  • 7:45-10 p.m. Tuesdays
  • Location:
  • St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta
  • Contact:
  • 770-552-6400, Ext. 6104

 

  • Event:
  • Career Resource Centers
  • Description:
  • Centers offer career information, job search assistance and free skills training to laid-off workers, income-eligible adults and youths residing in Cherokee, Clayton, Douglas, Fayette, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale counties.
  • Sponsor:
  • Atlanta Regional Commission and Atlanta Regional Workforce Board
  • Contact:
  • 404-463-3327

Weekly

  • Event:
  • Career Services Ministry
  • Description:
  • Services include résumé writing, computer access, mock interviews.
  • Time:
  • Meets 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. first Saturdays.
  • Location:
  • Friendship Baptist Church, 4141 Old Fairburn Road, College Park
  • Contact:
  • 404-349-6040

Weekly

  • Event:
  • Career Transition Networking Group
  • Description:
  • Networking, job leads, résumé reviews, mock interviews.
  • Time:
  • 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays
  • Location:
  • St. Brigid Catholic Church, 3400 Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta

Monthly

  • Event:
  • College students/high school grads
  • Description:
  • Career and educational testing and counseling
  • Time:
  • Networking session and speaker, offered third Monday of each month
  • Location:
  • Jewish Family & Career Services, 4549 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody
  • Cost:
  • Call for information and fees
  • Contact:
  • 770-677-9300, 770-677-9445

Monthly

  • Event:
  • Coweta-Fayette Job Network
  • Description:
  • Employment available for residents of Atlanta who are unemployed or underemployed.
  • Time:
  • 7 p.m. Second Tuesday of each month
  • Location:
  • Newnan First United Methodist Church, 33 Greenville St., Newnan
  • Cost:
  • Free
  • Contact:
  • 770-253-7400

Weekly

  • Event:
  • Crossroads Career Network
  • Description:
  • Offers weekly career networking and small-group meetings at metro Atlanta churches.
  • Cost:
  • Free
  • Contact:
  • 404-320-3134

 

  • Event:
  • Georgia Career Development Association
  • Description:
  • Statewide association for Georgia career development professionals.
  • Contact:
  • Find contact information for member career counselors offering their services through private practice at www.gcda.net.

Daily

  • Event:
  • JAWS group
  • Description:
  • Networking, job strategies, leads and résumé advice.
  • Time:
  • Meets 7:45-9:15 p.m. Wednesdays
  • Location:
  • The Adult Center at Cross of Life Lutheran Church, 1000 Hembree Road, Roswell.
  • Cost:
  • Free
  • Contact:
  • 770-475-9159

Monthly

  • Event:
  • Job Networking
  • Description:
  • Résumé reviews, guest speakers, small group programs.
  • Time:
  • 7:30 p.m. second and fourth Mondays.
  • Location:
  • Roswell United Methodist Church, Dodson Youth Center Building, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell
  • Cost:
  • Free
  • Contact:
  • 770-993-6218

Weekly

  • Event:
  • JobSeekers Cobb County Chapter
  • Description:
  • Business professionals volunteer to help the unemployed. Speakers, networking, job leads, workshops.
  • Time:
  • 7-9 a.m. Tuesdays, followed by networking 9-10 a.m.
  • Location:
  • Varsity, 2790 Town Center Drive, Kennesaw
  • Cost:
  • Free
  • Contact:
  • 770-420-9808, Ext. 470

Weekly

  • Event:
  • JobSeekers Peachtree City Chapter
  • Description:
  • Services include networking, job search training.
  • Time:
  • 7:30-9:45 a.m. Fridays
  • Location:
  • Longhorn Steakhouse, 2633 W. Ga. 54, Peachtree City

Weekly

  • Event:
  • JobSeekers Perimeter
  • Description:
  • Speakers, study groups, networking, job leads and Internet workshops.
  • Time:
  • 7:30-10:30 a.m. Fridays
  • Location:
  • Fuddruckers, 240 Perimeter Center Parkway N.E., Atlanta
  • Cost:
  • Free
  • Contact:
  • 1-888-487-2736

 

  • Event:
  • Jobs Ministry
  • Description:
  • Services include résumé prep, networking, skill building, speakers and seminars.
  • Location:
  • Mount Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta
  • Contact:
  • For dates: 770-971-2880

 

  • Event:
  • Mortgage and Insurance Career Orientation
  • Description:
  • Be your own boss, work flexible hours and generate a lucrative income full or part-time in the mortgage industry. Learn about startup costs and requirements. No experience necessary. Free training provided.
  • Time:
  • Saturday Mornings: 11.30 a.m.
  • Location:
  • Marietta
  • Cost:
  • FREE
  • Contact:
  • Call For Dates & Directions: call Bobby Hawkins for directions: 678-921-2954

Monthly

  • Event:
  • Nonprofit Career Connections
  • Description:
  • Networking group for those seeking employment in the nonprofit sector.
  • Sponsor:
  • OpportunityKnocks.org
  • Time:
  • 6-8 p.m. first Mondays
  • Contact:
  • For meeting and site information, visit web site or call 678-916-3000

 

  • Event:
  • SCORE
  • Description:
  • Services include low-cost seminars for business start-ups, and free counseling, and loan sessions.
  • Location:
  • Meets throughout metro Atlanta