Mentoring Circle
2023-12-05 12:00 - 13:15 (America/New_York) | Buffalo Rock Columbus, 5180 Cargo Dr Suite D, Columbus, GA, 31907
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
2023-12-08 11:00 - 11:30 | 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
2023-12-20 15:00 - 19:00 | Frank D Chester Recreation Center, 1441 Benning Dr, Columbus, GA, 31903
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.

One Stop Norcross Job Event
2024-01-15 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-02-12 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-04-15 09:00 - 13:00 | OneStop Norcross, 5030 Georgia Belle Ct., Norcross, GA, 30093
Find meaningful work by connecting with local job opportunities, training, support services, and valuable resources.

Gwinnett Housing Corporation Event
2024-01-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Aurora Theater, 128 East Pike Street, Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046
Learn more about the various organizations in the community that may be able to assist in housing.

BETTER WORK Mentor Training
2024-01-24 11:00 - 13:00 | 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.

Neighborhood Co-Op Job Event
2024-01-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Neighborhood Coop, 500 Pinnacle Court, Suite 510, Norcross, GA

Columbus Empowerment Network (CEN)
2024-01-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Columbus Public Library-Auditorium, 3000 Macon Rd., Columbus, Georgia, 31906
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.

Lawrenceville Co-Op Job Event
2024-02-02 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Lawrenceville Coop, 52 Gwinnett Drive, Suite C,, Lawrenceville, GA, 30094
Connect with our BETTER WORK Gwinnett team and find out about local job opportunities, training, and other support resources.

Coaching Skills Training
2024-02-06 17:30 - 19:30 | 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
2024-02-10 11:30 - 13:30 | American Legion Post #35, , 3361 N. Lumpkin Rd., Columbus, Georgia, 31903
Enjoy FREE food and get more information about how to prepare for the next chapter of YOUR life.

Goal Setting Workshop
2024-02-22 10:30 - 12:30 | Target Language, 2043 Wynnton Rd,, Columbus, Georgia, 31906
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

Impact 46 Resource Fair
2024-03-02 10:00 - 13:00 | TBD
Discover your next career move amidst a sea of opportunities at our upcoming jobs resource fair—where talent meets opportunity! Join us and explore a myriad of career paths tailored just for you. Explore a wealth of resources beyond just job opportunities.

BETTER WORK Mentor Training
2024-03-06 10:30 - 12:30 | Virtual
Volunteers receive free training on how to build trustful relationships with Better Work clients. These steps help you as you guide others on their journey to achieve their goals.

Jobs for Life Open House
2024-03-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Victory Mission, 3448 N Lumpkin Rd, Columbus, GA, 31903
Meet real people, real employers, and real resources who all want to see you succeed. If you are ready to work and willing to do what it takes, this could get you in the door with a great company.
Text (762) 441-1294 for information

GCPS Spring into Health Fair
2024-03-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Norcross High School Football Stadium, 5300 Spalding Drive, Norcross, Georgia, 30092
Join our family team at the GCPS Spring into Health Fair, hosted by the Office of Health and Social Services, where the Family team will be setting up a booth! This festival is open to all Gwinnett Students and families, offering a fantastic opportunity to enjoy, connect, and explore valuable resources in Gwinnett County. Don’t miss out on the fun and the chance to get connected!

Jobs for Life Classes - Victory Mission
2024-03-11 17:30 - 2024-05-23 19:30 | Victory Mission, 3448 N Lumpkin Rd, Columbus, GA, 31903
Jobs for Life classes teach students the skills needed to find and keep a good job. Work should be about more than earning enough money to get by. These classes will teach you what you need to know to find fulfilling work. Classes are faith based and you will learn to approach work in a new way… with dignity and purpose.

Multi-Vendor Hiring Event
2024-03-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Goodwill Career Center, 2601 Cross Country Dr, Columbus, Georgia
This Multi-Vendor Hiring Event, is designed to connect talented individuals with exciting career opportunities.

Cure Violence Community Fun and Resource Day
2024-03-16 12:00 - 17:00 | Frank D Chester Recreation Center, 1441 Benning Dr, Columbus, GA, 31903
This event will engage the South Columbus community with fun activities for kids and resources for adults!
Call 706-289-7499 for information

Small Business Bootcamp
2024-03-19 08:30 - 15:00 | CSU Elizabeth BradleyTurner Center, 4225 University Ave., Columbus, Georgia
The Small Business Bootcamp is an interactive educational event offering small business owners and entrepreneurs a wide variety of opportunities to enhance their abilities for optimum performance in the marketplace. The BETTER WORK Columbus team will present during this event.

Mentoring Circle
2024-03-20 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-04-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Cunningham Center, 3100 Gentian Blvd., Columbus, GA, 31907

DCS Resource Fair
2024-04-24 09:00 - 13:00 | 1334 2nd Avenue, Columbus, GA 31901, Columbus, Georgia, 31901
This resource fair will be hosted by Reentry services along with DRC to assist those returning from incarceration to re-enter successfully.

DCS Job Fair
2024-04-24 09:00 - 14:00 | Goodwill Career Center, 2601 Cross Country Dr, Columbus, Georgia
DCS is hosting this job fair to assist individuals in connecting to employment and other services.

One Stop Operations Career Fair
2024-05-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Columbus Civic Center, 400 4th St, Columbus, Georgia, 31901
One Stop Operations is hosting this event to connect job seekers with local job opportunities, training, support services, and valuable resources.

Neighborhood Co-Op Job Event
2024-05-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Neighborhood Coop, 500 Pinnacle Court, Suite 510, Norcross, GA
Find meaningful work by connecting with local job opportunities, training, support services, and valuable resources.
Click here for more information.
