Join Us For A Job Fair
Our job fairs are for anyone looking for employment. You can find a diverse array of employment opportunities at our job fair, meet hiring and HR managers, and have on-site interviews with multiple employers. Here you can ask questions in person, find out more about job openings, and fill out online applications on one of our computers.
If you plan on attending one of our Job Fairs, please pre-register by clicking the button below and selecting the event you wish to attend. If you plan to attend more than one, please register for each event.
If you have additional questions about our job fairs or if you are an employer seeking to have a table at one of our events, please email LaRhonda Maiten at Lmaiten@cityofrefugeatl.org.
2024 Job Fairs
November 14th and 21st
2025 Job Fairs
January 9th & 23rd, 2025
February 6th & 20th, 2025
March 6th & 20th, 2025
April 10th & 24th, 2025
May 8th & 22nd, 2025
June 5th & 19th, 2025
July 10th & 24th, 2025
Job Training Courses
At City of Refuge we offer job training courses that will give you the skills and confidence needed to earn a job and start a rewarding career. Check out the courses available below and begin your application process.
Hospitality & Guest Services Program (15 Weeks)
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10am - 2pm (in class)
Fridays: 10am - 1pm (virtual)
We are thrilled to offer a free-to-participant Hospitality program in the Atlanta Metro Area. This 15-week program includes 3 weeks of intensive job training and 12 weeks of career coaching and support. Participants will gain hands-on experience and receive guidance from industry experts to advance their careers in hospitality.
Start Date: 2025
NAPA Automotive Technician Training (16 Weeks)
Mon-Fri (8:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.)
This course introduces basic concepts and technical training in automobile mechanics. The curriculum covers safety procedures, legal/ethical responsibilities, general service, hand tools, shop organization, and workflow systems.
Start Date: January 6, 2025
Culinary Arts (8 Weeks)
Mon-Fri (8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.) (12 - 1 p.m. lunch)
The Culinary Arts Program teaches students essential food production, management, and hospitality skills for a career in the food service industry. Through hands-on experience, students learn basic culinary techniques while also building important skills like punctuality, professional appearance, communication, and customer service. Graduates who succeed in the program earn a ServSafe certification, helping them secure jobs in food preparation and service.
Start Date: February 2025
Forklift Training (2 Days)
2-Day Training
The Forklift Training will provide entry-level skills necessary to gain employment. The course offers hands-on training in a warehouse setting covering critical training areas to receive certification.
Credentials
Forklift Certification
Start Dates: Every fourth Friday and Saturday of the month
Cybersecurity (28 weeks)
Mon - Fri (8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
Cybersecurity students will be trained and tested for the following industry-recognized certifications:Linux, CompTia Net + (Certification), Python, CompTia Sec + (Certification), CCSK v5 w/ Zero Trust (Certification), and Work Based Learning for 1 month.
Start Dates: February 2025
EmployED Workshop
EmployED Workshop (1 Week)
Wanting to apply for a job training course that’s not listed?
Click the button below and select “Other” on the application.
Digital Fluency Academy
Join us for one of our 90-minute workshops focused on building digital skills and fluency, sponsored by NPursuit Career Partners. Lunch is provided.
