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Occupational Skills Training

The Pathways to Career Empowerment (PACE) Program supports up to 100 eligible youth and young adults ages 14–24 from low‑income households by providing career services, paid work experience, and access to short‑term occupational training. Through strong community partnerships, the program connects youth ages 14–17 to summer work opportunities and equips young adults ages 18–24 with industry‑recognized certifications and meaningful employment pathways.


The Atlanta Department of Labor and Employment Services (ADOLES) serves as the central hub for career counseling, placement, and resource coordination, while the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation funds training, wages, and program oversight to ensure long‑term career success for participants.


Key Program Benefits

  • Expanded access to employment and training opportunities
  • Paid work-based learning with local employers
  • Industry-recognized certifications that support long-term career growth
  • Career counseling and job placement support through ADOLES
  • Strong community partnerships to recruit, train, and sustain participant success
  • Financial support for participant wages and training costs
  • A structured pathway toward stable, meaningful employment and economic mobility


Eligibility Requirements

*Must live in English Ave or Vine City neighborhoods (30314/30318)

*Must be between the ages of 14-24

*Must provide required documents (uploaded here in Afterschool HQ)

*Must be seeking the following opportunities:

-Employability skills training

-Financial literacy

-Work experience in high demand industry

-Occupational Skills training in high demand industry

-Permanent Employment


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Ages: 14 to 24

Description

Occupational Skills Training for the PACE Program


The City of Atlanta’s PACE Program offers targeted occupational skills training for youth ages 14–24 who reside specifically in the English Avenue and Vine City communities. This initiative is designed to prepare young residents for high‑demand, high‑growth industries by providing focused, hands-on instruction that builds both technical ability and workplace confidence.


Participants receive training in sectors that align with current labor market needs, such as advanced manufacturing, information technology, healthcare, construction trades, and logistics. Each training track emphasizes skill development, industry‑recognized competencies, and exposure to real-world work environments. The goal is for each participant to earn a state recognized credential and allow them to become more marketable to employers.


Through structured instruction, career exploration, and supportive coaching, PACE equips young people with the tools needed to transition into employment, apprenticeships, or continued education.


The program ensures that English Avenue and Vine City youth have direct access to high‑quality career pathways that foster long-term economic mobility and community opportunity.


Training schedules & locations will vary because they are based on the training program you select. There will be no trainings held at our office.


Schedule

We will meet from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, & Fri starting on 8/24/2026

Contact

Asmeejah Cotton
(404) 546-3000
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Ages: 14 to 24

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