Vibrant communities where everyONE can achieve their potential
JOYELLE WAS TRAPPED BY THE SYSTEM MEANT TO HELP HER
“You work hard. They tell you to go to school and get a job. You do all these things, and you’re still not able to provide for your family.”
EMAIL UPDATES
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.
RETURNING TO WORK
COMING OUT OF PRISON, KEVIN SEIZED HIS OPPORTUNITY
EXPANDING OPPORTUNITY
How to Take Away Something Positive from the COVID Crisis
When someone needs financial help or workforce training from the government, where do they go?
If we just allowed people to navigate federal programs on their own, the average person would be completely overw
Vulnerable kids have been hardest hit by COVID-19 learning losses. We need to get educational options to their families
When someone needs financial help or workforce training from the government, where do they go?
If we just allowed people to navigate federal programs on their own, the average person would be completely overw
Poverty Agenda 2021 | 5 policy prescriptions to reduce poverty in Georgia
As the Georgia Legislature reconvenes next week, the Georgia Center for Opportunity (GCO) is calling on lawmakers to make poverty-fighting measures one of their top goals. Along these lines, GCO has released the following 5 recommendations to reduce poverty in Georgia...
HIRING WELL, DOING GOOD
LATESHA JACKSON FOUND A JOB BUT, MORE IMPORTANTLY, RENEWED HOPE FOR HERSELF AND HER CHILDREN

UPCOMING EVENTS

IN SEARCH OF TRUTH: ONLINE PREMIERE
Streaming On-Demand
The world premiere of the short documentary “In Search of Truth: Georgia’s Criminal Justice Reform.” After the screening of the 10-minute film, there will be a live Q&A discussion with the film’s subjects and content experts.

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.

THE CHANGING COVID WORKFORCE
COLUMBUS, GA | Business Training Sessions
Join us for discussions that will feature leaders from the Columbus-area sharing expertise on how to adapt to the changing work environment during and after the pandemic.