Georgia Center For Opportunity

Mentoring Circle
2023-10-12 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Cunningham Center, 3100 Gentian Blvd., 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
2023-10-13 11:00 - 11:30, 2023-11-10 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 program successful. As a mentor, you will collaborate with and learn from others who are also providing help and support in our community, plus directly work with candidates as a coach and guide for resumes, interview skills, creating goals, and job searching.

Columbus 2025 Workforce Series-Navigating Barriers: Digital Literacy
2023-10-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expy, Columbus, Georgia, 31904
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.

BETTER WORK Mentor Training
2023-10-19 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-12-15 10:30 - 13:30, 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
2023-10-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Neighborhood Coop, 500 Pinnacle Court, Suite 510, Norcross, GA

One Stop Norcross Job Event
2023-10-23 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-11-27 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-01-15 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-02-12 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.

Columbus Empowerment Network (CEN), Community Driven Solutions Event
2023-10-24 09:00 - 10:30 | Valley Health Care System, 1600 Fort Benning Road, Columbus, Georgia, 31903
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 first hand.

Columbus 2025 Workforce Series-Navigating Barriers: Education and Training
2023-11-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expy, Columbus, Georgia, 31904

Neighborhood Co-Op Job Event
2023-11-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Neighborhood Coop, 500 Pinnacle Court, Suite 510, Norcross, GA

Career and Communuty Resource Fair
2023-11-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Columbus Career Center, 2601 Cross Country Dr, Bldg B,, Columbus, GA, 31906
Visit the BETTER WORK Columbus team during this multi-employer job and resource fair to connect with training and job support resources.

Lawrenceville Co-Op Job Event
2023-12-01 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-02 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.

Mentoring Circle
2023-12-05 12:00 - 13:15 | Buffalo Rock Columbus, 5180 Cargo Dr Suite D, Columbus, GA, 31907

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.

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.

Mentoring Circle
2024-01-23 12:00 - 13:15 | MildreMildred L Terry Public Library, 640 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31901, 640 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, Georgia, 31901

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.

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.
