Georgia

14th of June 2017

Governor Deal announces launch of Georgia STABLE

Press Release from the Office of the Governor, June 14, 2017 Gov. Nathan Deal today announced the launch of Georgia STABLE, a tax-free savings program for eligible individuals with disabilities. […]

Article tags: ABLE Accounts, Disability Community, Georgia, independent living, persons with disabilities, Persons with disability, STABLE Account

31st of May 2017

Blue Background with colorful cogs and white text reading: 2017 MVP Community Awards Nominations Open!

Calling All Potential 2017 MVP Community Award Nominees!

Today we are excited to announce that nominations for the 2017 MVP Community Awards are open to the public. That’s right! If you know a business, organization, government official, action […]

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3rd of May 2017

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GPS Mock Interviews

GPS Mock Interviews, Monday, June 19 – Thursday June 22, 2017 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Consumers will have the opportunity to simulate an actual interview to assess the consumers’ strengths […]

Article tags: Augusta, Awareness, CSRA, disability, Disability Advocacy, Disability Community, disability training, Equal Employment, Gaining Preparedness Skills, Georgia, GPS, Independent Living Classes, life skills, preparedness, skills training, training for people with disabilities

Talking Jobs with Employers – GPS Training

Talking Jobs with Employers, Monday, June 12 – Thursday June 15, 2017 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Consumers will learn about the proper interview techniques and some of the common mistakes […]

Article tags: Augusta, CSRA, disability, Disability Community, disability training, Equal Employment, Gaining Preparedness Skills, Georgia, GPS, independent living, independent living skills, life skills, preparedness, skills training, training for people with disabilities

Communicating the Right Stuff – GPS Training

Communicating the Right Stuff, Monday, June 5 – Thursday June 8, 2017 10:30 – 12:00 Consumers will be exposed to communication strategies to learn effective basic fundamental business communication skills to […]

Article tags: Augusta, CSRA, disability, Disability Community, disability training, Equal Employment, Gaining Preparedness Skills, Georgia, GPS, independent living, Independent Living Classes, independent living skills, life skills, preparedness, skills training, training for people with disabilities

Becoming an Employment Scene Investigator – GPS Training

Becoming an Employment Scene Investigator, Tuesday May 30 – Thursday June 1, 2017 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM The objective of this training session is to enhance the employment-strategy of the […]

Article tags: Augusta, Awareness, CSRA, disability, Disability Community, disability training, Equal Employment, Gaining Preparedness Skills, Georgia, GPS, independent living skills, life skills, preparedness, skills training, training for people with disabilities

Making the Job Connection – GPS Training

Making the Job Connection, Monday, May 22 – Thursday May 25, 2017 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Consumers will learn effective access, management and utilization of resource information about other service […]

Article tags: Augusta, CSRA, disability, Disability Community, disability training, Equal Employment, Gaining Preparedness Skills, Georgia, GPS, Independent Living Classes, independent living skills, life skills, preparedness, skills training, training for people with disabilities

Resume Writing Skills – GPS Training

Resume Writing Skills, Monday, May 15 – Thursday May 18, 2017 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Consumers are provided guidance from start to finish through the self-assessment process in utilization of […]

Highlighting Your Positive Abilities – GPS Training

Highlighting Your Positive Abilities, Monday, May 8 – Thursday May 11, 2017 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Consumers will practice matching their personal skills to employer needs through a pro-active approach […]

Article tags: Augusta, CSRA, disability, Disability Advocacy, Disability Community, disability training, Equal Employment, Gaining Preparedness Skills, Georgia, GPS, Independent Living Classes, independent living skills, life skills, preparedness, skills training, training for people with disabilities

27th of March 2017

Gaining Preparedness Skills (GPS) Training – Spring 2017

Gaining Preparedness Skills (GPS) training is designed to assist persons with disabilities in obtaining job readiness skills necessary to enter the workforce through enhancement of soft skills that emphasize interacting […]

Article tags: Augusta, Awareness, CSRA, disability, Disability Community, disability training, Equal Employment, Gaining Preparedness Skills, Georgia, Independent Living Classes, life skills, preparedness, skills training, training for people with disabilities