Columbus 2025 Workforce Series-Navigating Barriers: Education and Training

Columbus Technical College 928 Manchester Expy, Columbus, Georgia

This education series will be led by local experts and community leaders to provide current information on services and benefits that can help address common obstacles to employment. All sessions are hosted at Columbus Technical College.

Career and Communuty Resource Fair

Columbus Career Center 2601 Cross Country Dr, Bldg B,, Columbus, GA

Visit the BETTER WORK Columbus team during this multi-employer job and resource fair to connect with training and job support resources.

Mentoring Circle

Buffalo Rock Columbus 5180 Cargo Dr Suite D, Columbus, GA

An opportunity to meet each month as a group in a safe and fun environment with candidates. Our goal during these meetings will be to get to know each other and support each other while we work on topics that support professional development.

Volunteer Info Session

Virtual

It takes many people coming together for a common goal to help serve our community. This information session allows you to understand the role of a career mentor and the committment needed to make the connection successful.

Winter Wonderland 2023 Resource Fair

Frank D Chester Recreation Center 1441 Benning Dr, Columbus, GA

Visit the BETTER WORK Columbus team to connect with training and job support resources during this resource fair that embodies the essence of the season. Organized in partnership with C3 and Columbus parks & Rec.

BETTER WORK Mentor Training

Virtual

Mentors receive free training on how to build trustful relationships with those you work with. These steps help you as you guide others on their journey to achieve their goals.

Columbus Empowerment Network (CEN)

Columbus Public Library-Auditorium 3000 Macon Rd., Columbus, Georgia

Do you live in Columbus and feel strongly about addressing crime in your neighborhood? Please join us for an open discussion and workshop about Columbus’ crime. Let’s solve our community's problems together. We can’t fully understand where work is needed without hearing from the citizens experiencing it firsthand.

Coaching Skills Training

Virtual

This training will use simple coaching principles introduced in "The Coaching Habit" by Michael Bungay Stanier and will help you connect with others intentionally to become a better mentor and a better leader. The book is currently available on Amazon or Audible. *Participants will be expected to read the book prior to the training.

Food Truck Outreach

American Legion Post #35 , 3361 N. Lumpkin Rd., Columbus, Georgia

Enjoy FREE food and get more information about how to prepare for the next chapter of YOUR life.

Goal Setting Workshop

Target Language 2043 Wynnton Rd,, Columbus, Georgia

The workshop will be led by one of our BETTER WORK mentors, Rachel Schmidt, Executive Director at Target Language. You will learn methods for setting priorities and organizing your time to achieve the results you want. Email Kristinb@foropportunity.org for information or to register