Vibrant communities where everyone can achieve their potential
JOIN US TELLING OUR LEADERS
THAT IT’S TIME TO GET OUR KIDS
Georgia’s kids are experiencing unheard of learning loss.. Billions of dollars have been allocated to address the problem but little is actually being used to help students get back to grade level.
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BETTER OPPORTUNITIES
BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS
To ensure that every person no matter their race, past mistakes, or circumstances of their birth has access to a quality education, fulfilling work, and a healthy family life.
BETTER WORK
COMING OUT OF PRISON, KEVIN SEIZED HIS OPPORTUNITY
EXPANDING OPPORTUNITY
Basic Income is the Wrong Solution for Atlanta’s Poor
To make a real difference in seeking innovative solutions to providing poverty relief, we must focus on giving those in need opportunity, not simply pity.
GCO launches anti-poverty policy site as part of Alliance for Opportunity project
Alliance for Opportunity announces new policy roadmap to reduce poverty The Georgia Center for Opportunity launched a resource that provides key policy recommendations for reducing the number of people in poverty as part of their newly formed Alliance for Opportunity...
GCO’s Take: The House Bill 999 “Georgia Educational Freedom Act”
GCO's Take: The House Bill 999 "Georgia Educational Freedom Act" The Georgia Center For Opportunity applauds the introduction of House Bill 999, the Georgia Educational Freedom Act. The legislation would create new Education Scholarship Accounts (ESAs) funded by the...
BETTER COMMUNITY
IN LIGHT OF THE PANDEMIC, ONE COMMUNITY CAME TOGETHER TO SERVE EACH OTHER. IN TURN, THEY SHOWED WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN CIVIL SOCIETY STEPS UP
UPCOMING EVENTS
NORCROSS JOB FAIR
NORCROSS, GA | Feb. 5 | 10am-12:30pm
In partnership with Summerour Middle School, GCO will be hosting a local job fair. The event will include partners that
are ready to hire plus service partners
ready to provide the support you
need along the way.
WINNING THE WORKPLACE CHALLENGE
FREE Virtual Classes
Winning the Workplace Challenge provides training on how to deal with home and workplace relationships. Create happier and healthier habits that will strengthen your relationships in the workplace!
ELEVATE WORKSHOPS
PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA | Free Online and In-Person Classes
Join other couples in discovering ways to learn skills and manage stress to ELEVATE your relationship!
THE CHANGING COVID WORKFORCE
COLUMBUS, GA | Business Training Sessions
Columbus-area business and non-profit leaders share their expertise on how to adapt to the changing work environment during and after the pandemic.
MARKETING YOURSELF: GET YOUR DREAM JOB
COLUMBUS, GA | Free Online and In-Person Training
The training includes discovering what employers care about, mastering interviews, showing your strengths, and dressing for success.
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