Mobile Career Resource Center
Last modified Wednesday, April 02, 2008 14:57
The Mobile Career Resourse Center is a thirteen (13) station state of the art fully accessible computer lab. The unit offers a full array of services and has a private interview area as well as the option of dividing the classroom area into two separate rooms. The instructors workstation is connected to the 42” Plasma TV with Smart Board Overlay which adds Interactive Whiteboard capabilities for presentations and training.
The Mobile Unit operates under generator driven power or through a shore line connection. Internet connection is via satellite. Printer, scanner, and copy services are available on the unit. DVD and VCR units are attached to the large screen Plasma TV and to the smaller TV located within the private interview area.
A fully accessible ADA workstation with movable table and auxiliary equipment is available adjacent to the Wheelchair Lift.
The Mobile Career Resource Center provides workforce solutions for businesses and individuals. Businesses may use the mobile unit for recruiting, pre-employment screening, interviewing and training. Individuals will be served through various job search/career development activities such as on-line job search, resume and cover letter development, on-line tutorials and individual assessments and exploration of training eligibility and options.
Use Policy and Procedures
The ARC/ARWB Mobile Career Resource Center is available to support workforce related needs in the Metro Atlanta area such as: responding to national/local emergencies, rapid response to major workforce reductions, job fairs and recruitment, business expositions, state workforce initiatives such as Georgia Work Ready, and workforce training.
Scheduling for the unit follows a Priory of Use schedule and includes coordination with driver’s schedule, and routine maintenance schedules. Severe weather conditions will also be taken into consideration with regard to scheduling.
Any software download to the Mobile Unit computers must be pre-approved by ARC/ARWB a minimum of one week prior to use.
Priority of Usage
Workforce Agencies/Businesses – No Fee – (Fuel charge may apply)
- National/State/Local Emergencies
- ARC/ARWB WIA Activities
- Metro Atlanta Rapid Response
- State Workforce Initiatives in Metro Atlanta Region
- Business recruitment, pre-employment screening, interviewing
Public Use - Fee for Service (scheduling on first come-first serve basis)
- Businesses – On-site Incumbent Worker Training within the Metro Atlanta area - $250 per day plus $.50 per mile. Includes driver. No CRC staff.
- Businesses – On Site Incumbent Worker Training outside of Metro Atlanta Area - $400 per day plus $.50 per mile. Includes driver, No CRC staff
Be advised that the unit does not have lavatory facilities and will need to be parked in a location that provides facilities within a reasonable proximity to the unit.
Maximum internet reception requires a southern exposure for the satellite.
Want to learn more or reserve the Mobile Career Resource Center? Contact Jo Simón at 404 463-3336.
